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I can read most books in a day, but I can just play an audio book while doing other stuff, that other stuff doesn't stop the speech centre of my brain processing the info the audio book gives me so as a human we don't miss out on retaining the info.
Reading takes up most of a persons attention and depending on the person you may not retain the info or all of it, but most importantly you got nothing done while reading the book but did when listening to the audio book so what actually gaining a person more.
How do you know? >

This was my first question. How many people has OP interviewed to hold this opinion? >

There’s been multiple studies done on it already. >

Even if true, which it isn't.... still better than not doing either. >

It is true actually. There’s been studies on this. People that only listen to something are less likely to remember it. >

I'd like to see the studies on that.... >

Then google it. >

Sorry I didn't catch that, could you speak into my ear instead? >

I do. But I can only speak as someone with ADHD. When I read, my mind can still drift. It's hard to explain, but I'm reading the words, but my mind is elsewhere and not absorbing the info. I have to read the same passage a few times. 
Somehow, listening to the info and doing something else with my hands helps. >

Yes this. Because when the adhd brain has something to listen to the sound can help drown out our racing thoughts that often lead to massive distraction >

excellent! Thanks. >

Socrates hated books because you learned better by listening and/or asking questions. >

Oh ho ho. OP you are statistically incorrect. 
There's no stat difference in retention or comprehension between audiobook or actually reading. So yknow....happy listening >

I’m ADD and dyslexic, so if I’m uninterested in the topic but still have to understand it, audiobooks are actually my only option. When a paragraph about something I’m not interested in, I couldn’t tell you what was in it to save my life. So for some people, maybe, but for me specifically, no. If I can’t read it, I have to listen to it, and I can’t do just that, I have to be doing something with my hands, too. >

Lol, u obviously don't have kids. >

I think it depends on how the individual retains information.  When I read it doesn’t stay. Have to read the same page a few times. Audio books I remember first time >

It's about equal. >

I have ADHD and I need an audiobook or else I can’t pay attention. I’ll literally read for 2 minutes, get bored and do something else. I need something on in the background to keep me focused. >

I retain it just fine >

How would you know? >

I find the opposite to be true. My mind wanders when I read, but my mind imagines and focuses story when audio is being read to me. Plus I find it difficult to read a book while driving all night. >

I think it depends on the person. Maybe that's how YOU feel but on some days I can't even concentrate and read 5 sentences. Idk why but it's so exhausting and I read something over and over again not being able to remember what I just read. So hearing something is definitely easier for me on some days. >

And who cares? A slightly less remembered story is still more than you knew before. And they can be done like you said while doing other things that you can’t get out of like driving to work, doing chores, etc. Audiobooks are great. And if you sit down and actually just listen to them you can retain it just as good as actually reading if you’re someone who is an auditory learner. >

You are assuming that the listener is not committed and is only listening to the book passively. You are taking your opinion and applying it only due to the fact that you believe the listener is lazier than a reader. Would a blind person find more from an audiobook than braille? What if the listener is lying in a dark room, focused on the words and allowing themselves to dive deeper into the imagination without having to focus on reading. Perhaps they could utilize that mental focus to allow for more retention.  Anyway, your real opinion is that People who listen to audiobooks don't retain the subject matter as well as those who read if they are cooking, cleaning, driving or mid coitus. I would argue that reading while doing those things would have similar results.