# When it comes to headphones, which is better: open-ear or bone conduction?

As portable music players get better, it's more important than ever to know the difference between open-ear headphones and bone conduction headphones. Which one really stands out? Both are made to keep your ears free, which makes them safer and more comfortable.

<H2>How headphones that use bone conduction work</H2>

Vibrations from bone conduction headphones go straight to the inner ear through the cheeks, skipping the eardrum. This technology helps people who have certain kinds of hearing loss and makes things safer by keeping the ears open to all sounds around them.

<H2>What Are Headphones With Open Ears?</H2>

With open-ear headphones, the speakers are on the outside and sit close to the ear, but they don't seal or hide it. They direct sound into the ear canal while still letting outside noises be heard. This gives you a somewhat standard listening experience while also making you more aware of your surroundings.

<H2>Comfort and a Good Sound Experience</H2>

Both kinds of headphones are made to be worn all day. Because they send sound through vibrations, bone conduction headphones may take some time to get used to. When it comes to sound quality, open-ear headphones tend to be more natural and comfortable. However, they may leak sound in loud places.

<H2>Which One Should You Pick?</H2>

[Bone conduction headphones are a great choice](https://drip-fly.com.au/pages/store) if you want to be extra aware of your surroundings, be comfortable, and keep your ears healthy. Open-ear headphones are a good option if you want a little better sound quality while still being able to hear what's going on around you.

<H2>The Drip-Fly OZ5 gives you the best of both worlds.</H2>

The Drip-Fly OZ5 is the most cutting edge bone conduction device you can buy. This pair of headphones combines safety, creativity, and performance into one sleek package. The sound is crystal clear, the headphones are light, and the battery lasts up to 14 hours.