On-ear vs. Over the ear Headphones

 

Headphones come in two major categories: those which sit on top of the ear and those which surround the ear. On-ear headphones are routinely more compact when folded up and take up less space in a bag or purse. Some customers also prefer the aesthetics of on-ear headphones due to over-the-ear headphones being bigger and bulkier. On-ear tend to isolate less sound (meaning more leakage) and most people find them less comfortable, but this can vary due to the materials they’re constructed with.