Which is better for phone calls?

The AKG EO-IG955. It has an inline microphone and a one-touch answer/end button. The Maxell HP-100 has no microphone at all.

Which blocks more outside noise?

The AKG. Its ear gels seal in your ear canal and cut background sound. The Maxell is open-air and lets most noise through. Neither has active noise cancellation.

Which is more comfortable for long listening?

It depends on preference. The AKG is far lighter at 22 g and sits inside the ear. The Maxell spreads weight over the head with foam pads, which some people find easier for hours of wear.

Is the Maxell worth stepping up to over the AKG?

Only if you want an on-ear headband fit and never take calls. The AKG offers more features: a mic, a fabric cable and dual drivers. The Maxell is a simpler open-air headphone.

Do both work with the same devices?

Yes. Both use a standard 3.5 mm jack and cover 20 Hz to 20 kHz, so they work with phones, tablets and computers that have a headphone port. Neither is wireless.

The AKG's fabric cable and ear gels hold up better than foam pads, which flatten and flake over time. The Maxell carries a 90-day limited warranty.

AKG Samsung Earphones EO-IG955 vs Maxell HP-100 Headphones

Buy the AKG EO-IG955 if you want in-ear earbuds with a microphone for calls and a tangle-resistant fabric cable. Buy the Maxell HP-100 if you prefer an on-ear headband design and don't need a mic. The AKG is lighter at 22 g, has higher sensitivity (93.2 dB vs 90 dB) and includes an inline remote, though volume control only works on Samsung phones. The Maxell is a basic open-air headphone with foam pads; reviewers call it fine for casual listening but note weak bass.

Choose the AKG EO-IG955 if you want lightweight in-ear earbuds with a built-in mic for calls and a fabric cable that resists tangling.
Choose the Maxell HP-100 if you prefer an on-ear headband fit with foam pads and don't need a microphone.

Prices

AKG Samsung Earphones EO-IG955: $2.19 at 4Phones.eu (last seen Nov 10)
Maxell HP-100 Headphones: $5.99 at Amazon (last seen Nov 10)
Difference: the AKG Samsung Earphones EO-IG955 is $3.80 cheaper than the Maxell HP-100 Headphones at the latest prices (Nov 10)

	AKG Samsung Earphones EO-IG955	Maxell HP-100 Headphones
Fit	In-ear with soft ear gels that seal and block outside noise	On-ear with foam pads and an adjustable slide headband
Microphone	Inline mic with answer/end button; volume control works only on Samsung devices	No microphone
Weight	22 g	68 g
Sensitivity	93.2 dB	90 dB
Driver	Dual 8 mm and 11 mm units tuned by AKG	Single 30 mm dynamic driver
Cable	1.2 m tangle-free fabric cable	4 ft (about 1.2 m) cable with nickel-plated plug
Isolation	Passive isolation from ear gel seal; no active noise cancellation	Open-air design, little isolation
Controls	One-touch call answer/end plus volume on Samsung	None

Spec	AKG Samsung Earphones EO-IG955	Maxell HP-100 Headphones
Cable Length	1.2 m	4 ft
Sensitivity	93.2 dB	90 dB
Weight	22 g	68 g (Shipping)
Connectivity	3.5mm Jack	—
Form Factor	In-Ear Only	—
Microphone Type	On-Cable	—
Number of Earpieces	Double	—
Type	Headset	—
Frequency Range	20 - 20,000 Hz	—
Impedance	32 Ohm	—
Colour	White	—
Noise Cancelling	No noise cancellation	—

Spec	AKG Samsung Earphones EO-IG955	Maxell HP-100 Headphones
Headphone Cup Type	—	On-ear
Body Part Use	—	Head
Noise Cancellation Type	—	Ambient Sound
Microphone Highlights	—	No Microphone
Integrated Microphone	—	No
Driver Technology	—	Dynamic
Connectivity Technology	—	Wired
Compatible Devices	—	CD Player, Tablets
Ports And Interfaces	—	3.5mm Jack

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