Comparison between Muse and Mendy Headbands

Overview

• Purpose: Help decide which neurofeedback headband (Muse vs. Mendy) fits your needs.
• Request: Frequently asked by many people to make this comparison.

Technical Specifications

• Battery Life: Both devices have a 5-10 hour battery life.
• Connectivity: Both connect via Bluetooth to iOS and Android.
• Weight: Muse weighs 55 grams and Mendy 41 grams.

Difference in Technology

• Muse: Uses EEG (Electroencephalography) to detect brain waves in frontal and temporal-parietal regions.
• Mendy: Uses fNIRS (Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy) to detect blood flow and activation of the frontal lobe.

Practical Benefits

Muse

• Context: Meditation improvement in 2019 while working as a Navy psychiatrist.
• Experience: Gained positive neurofeedback from Muse; felt a crescendo of bliss post-meditation session.
• Techniques: Followed Ajahn Brahm's meditation techniques which enhanced the Muse experience.

Mendy

• Context: Anxiety and transition in 2022 post-military life.
• Experience: Improved focus and anxiety control after three weeks of Mendy use. Developed