Microphone for Dell laptop

Were_Doomed

For a home environment then "on ear" is perfectly adequate.

neilmcl

Annie1960 said:

I've been having a look at reviews. I'm unclear whether to go for 'over-ear' or 'on-ear'. What's the difference? Pros and cons?

It's pretty simple really. 'Over ear' headphones will encompass the entire ear whereas on-ear simply sit flush on top of the outside of your ear and are probably the best type for your planned usage.

DiddyDavies

neilmcl said:

Annie1960 said:

I've been having a look at reviews. I'm unclear whether to go for 'over-ear' or 'on-ear'. What's the difference? Pros and cons?

It's pretty simple really. 'Over ear' headphones will encompass the entire ear whereas on-ear simply sit flush on top of the outside of your ear and are probably the best type for your planned usage.

If you want/need to be totally isolated whilst Zooming/Skyping then over ear headphones would be better as they generally provide more sound reduction from outside.
If however you may still need to hear other things such as children calling, phones ringing or doorbells going then an on ear pair might well be better for you.