Samsung · Engadget
How applying one earbud more than the other can cause uneven wear and tear
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For the sake of your earbuds' health, you may want to curb the habit.
Key facts
- Even though they both charge in the same case, if one bud is at 50% and the other at 80%, it will logically take longer and more power to recharge the one with less battery life
- This includes some of the best wireless earbuds, such as the Samsung Galaxy Buds and Google Pixel Buds
- Rather than doing this, use the speakerphone function of your phone, potentially through a system like Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
- For the sake of your earbuds' health, you may want to curb the habit
Summary
Back in the day, some of you might remember the popular gadget known as a Bluetooth headset or earpiece. It's not a pair of wireless headphones with a mic attachment or one of the best gaming headsets, as the term more commonly describes today. Using one earbud more than the other can create an uneven usability balance, which can lead to quicker wear and tear on the one bud you use most often. As noted, wearing one earbud more means it goes through more battery cycles than the other. This includes some of the best wireless earbuds, such as the Samsung Galaxy Buds and Google Pixel Buds. But note as well that wearing one bud often for things like phone calls consumes more power, as does the Bluetooth transmission process.