Table 1 Forms of EEG wearables. This table summarizes some of the key trade-offs facing the most common forms of EEG wearables.
From: Remote collection of electrophysiological data with brain wearables: opportunities and challenges
Wearable Category | Key Advantages | Notable Compromises | |
|---|---|---|---|
Headset | Better scalp coverage, more emphasis on data quality | Challenging for participants to setup independently | |
Headband | Comfortable, design suitable for use at-home | Moderate scalp coverage (sagittal plane) and less emphasis on data quality | |
Tattoo (adhesive sensor)/Behind the ear sensor | Very discrete (< 1inch), battery life good for passive monitoring | Most restricted scalp coverage | |
Headphones/Earbuds | Minimally obtrusive, design suitable for use anywhere | Headphones have moderate scalp coverage (coronal plane), earbuds have highly limited coverage (around ear) | |