For me. Reading something myself vs. Having someone read to me are completely different.

I enjoy audio books way more than reading myself because it doesn't pull as much of my focus.

When I read, I have to read, understand, process.

When I hear it, it's just understand and process.

It would be the equivalent of having to read subtitles for an in person conversation rather than hearing their voice.

I can listen and process. I cannot process as well while reading because I'm focused on processing words