Why do most earbuds hurt my small ears?

The earbud body is usually too large, pressing against your concha (the bowl of your outer ear). The fix is choosing earbuds with compact housings under 6g. Ear tip size alone cannot solve a body-size problem.

Should I use the smallest tip size?

Not necessarily. The correct tip size creates a seal without discomfort. Too-small tips let the earbud sit too deep and cause pressure. Try each included size and choose the one that seals without needing to push the earbud in.

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