These two concepts are often confused, but they mean completely different devices. I have been working with gadgets for several years, so I decided to talk about the main features of these accessories and indicated their differences.

Main features of the headset

This device is an accessory that integrates the microphone with the speakers of the phone. Its main features are:

transmits and reproduces sound through the internal system;

the ability to make or receive calls without affecting the phone buttons.

The device can be connected to a smartphone, tablet, computer, or laptop. It provides great opportunities and is especially required when there is no way to reach the phone, hold it in your hands: for example, if you are driving and cannot be distracted or during training. I usually use a wireless headset during evening jogging to not stop, not to reach the phone, and lose the rhythm.

The main characteristics of the headphones

The main purpose of buying this accessory is listening to music, watching movies. It took a long time before gadgets appeared that could transmit sound in a high-quality format, and now you can enjoy the full sound.

Such a device is also universal and can be suitable for working with a phone but with a computer, tablet, TV.

Its peculiarity is in the position of the contacts on the plug. The upper one is responsible for the left contact, the middle one for the right one, and the one close to the wire is responsible for the overall sound transmission.

Each pair has its price, it is set according to different criteria:

The cost may depend on the quality of playback: the better it is, the higher the price.

The price may increase depending on the functionality (control panel, water protection system, noise reduction system, sound insulation, wireless connection, etc.)

Difference between a headset and headphones

The first difference between a headset and gaming headphones is the sound quality. The latter has much better sound since reproduction is their main function. And the former has another feature - a good microphone for talking on the phone. In this case, the sound quality plays a secondary role.

The second point is construction. For manufacturers of music accessories, speakers are more important. And for those companies that produce talking devices, the quality of microphones, their sensitivity, and noise cancellation are much more important.

From all of the above, we highlight the following differences:

One accessory has a microphone, and the other does not.

The gaming headset often has a remote control for voice communication and conversations.

The purpose of the devices, their purpose are different: bluetooth headphones - for music, a headset - for conversations.

Headphones may not have fasteners on the wire, but the headset does have them to fix the microphone.

The main point characteristic of a spoken accessory is the microphone's sensitivity, while for headphones, it is in the quality of the transmitted sound.

Conclusions

These accessories are several different gadgets for operation, the design itself. Therefore, if you often talk on the phone, then your option is a headset. But keep in mind that such accessories can rob you of good performance. If you need to listen to music, you can buy headphones.