# Why are earbuds usually cheaper than headphones?

- Source: Engadget
- Published: 2026-10-25T14:15:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.engadget.com/2293014/why-earbuds-cheaper-than-headphones/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/why-are-earbuds-usually-cheaper-than-headphones-9cd6fb/

Earbuds tend to be smaller and less complex to build than headphones.

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