When you talk on the phone using headphones, background noise from traffic, wind, or other people can make it harder for the other person to hear what you say. This is where ENC can be a useful feature.
But what does ENC actually mean, and what is the difference between ENC and ANC?
What does ENC mean?
ENC stands for Environmental Noise Cancellation and is a technology that helps reduce background noise around you during phone calls.
Using microphones and electronic signal processing, the headphones try to distinguish between your voice and unwanted noise in the surroundings. The purpose is to make your voice clearer for the person you are talking to.
ENC can be an advantage when you take calls on the go, at work, or other places where it is not always completely quiet. However, the feature does not necessarily remove all background noise, and the result depends on the headphones' technology and the surroundings, among other things.
What is the difference between ENC and ANC?
Although both ENC and ANC are about noise reduction, they have different purposes.
ENC helps the person on the other end of the call hear you more clearly by reducing background noise around your voice.
ANC reduces noise for you, the listener, so you can more easily concentrate on music, podcasts, or sound from other sources.
Some headphones have both features, so you can get both a more focused listening experience and better sound during calls.