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I know from people working at Apple that they’re acutely aware of this, but it’s a hard problem to deal with. Turns out that the variance of human ears is so bi
by ricw 6y ago
I know from people working at Apple that they’re acutely aware of this, but it’s a hard problem to deal with. Turns out that the variance of human ears is so big that it’s nearly impossible to make something fit all. Hence you will always exclude a certain percentage of people.
This was particularly bad for the original ear pods and normal AirPods (80% if I remember correctly), is much better for the AirPod pros with their exchangeable inner ear pieces (90%), and even better with the AirPod Max’s (95%).
Though if your ears are at the extreme end you’re out of luck. I guess it’s an unfair version of Darwin’s law... can’t really blame Apple for that though. Other headphone manufacturers don’t act differently in that regard.
- yarcob 6y agoI think it's only really a hard problem because Apple has decided that they will only offer a single model (of most products). Apple makes one mouse. It's going to fit 80% of people and they will like it. If you're one of the remaining 20%, go buy one from Logitech or Microsoft.
- fomine3 6y agoI'd say 80% for their trackpad but 40% for their mouse.
- Miraste 6y agoMy Samsung wireless earbuds came with three sizes of earbud tip and three sizes/shapes of exterior. Apple could do better if they wanted to.
- heisenbergs 6y agoAirpod Pros do exactly that too. Never seen over the ear headphones come with alternative cups (though easily doable with the Max as they're detachable)