Move over, AirPods! A traditional design is back in town and proving to be a little more convenient than we all thought. While the wireless design certainly makes them easy to wear, AirPods constantly need charging, can be wonky connecting to devices for calls and are scarily easy yet more expensive to lose. Usually over $100, people are questioning spending that kind of money for unreliable flexibility. It’s driven many toward a hidden gem Apple find you’ll want to know about, too: The classic wired EarPods, modestly priced at $17 and the #2 bestselling electronic on Amazon right now. They’re second only to a $4 Blink subscription plan if that’s any indication of the grand return to wired buds.The biggest draw for the great return to wired headphones is obvious. They don’t need to be charged. Unless the buds are physically broken, they’ll work 24-7. They don’t use a battery, so they’ll never die when you’re in the middle of a phone call or podcast. That makes these a great buy if you hate carrying around a bunch of extra wires and chargers, generally forget to charge things or if you want a backup option to ensure you always have earbuds, even when your wireless ones die. Whether you grab them with the new USB-C plug-in, Apple’s Lightning or the classic 3.5 millimeter Aux (or use one of the various “jack adapters”), these headphones plug right into your phone, forgoing the need for any sort of Bluetooth wireless connection or pairing to your device. Deemed a no-frills and no-nonsense piece of tech, reviewers say the wired headphones “remind us of the simple joys of a reliable, wired connection” and even feel like a technological breakthrough in how seamlessly they connect, compared to wireless Bluetooth devices.Beyond freeing yourself of a battery, people also say the user experience overall is pretty incredible.Users say they buds fit nicely in their ears and even stay in place better than other styles, because of their ergonomic design with no removable rubber tip. Moreover, these buds are reported to be comfortable for long-term wear and are even stress-relieving, as you never need to worry about buds falling out to be lost forever. “I just follow the magic string to find it,” one wrote.Additionally, the sound quality on the wired buds is described as “clear and balanced, especially for calls and music.”“The built-in microphone works great for FaceTime and phone calls, and I appreciate the in-line controls to adjust volume or skip tracks,” one wrote. If you’re tired of laggy wireless buds that are never charged when you need them or just want to have a spare set that’s already ready to go, say hello to 2010, and grab a set of wired buds for less than $20. Check out more 5-star reviews of Apple’s classic corded headphones, and grab a pair for yourself to never worry about dead earbuds again. “After using Bluetooth earbuds for a while, switching back to wired ones feels like a breakthrough in technology. They’re great for daily use—if one falls out, I just follow the magic string to find it. No charging, no searching, just good old-fashioned innovation!” — Josef K.“WAYYY BETTER than wireless airpods that tend to get lost or you have to charge, so simple and the sound is so LOUD and clear” — Francisco A. Rodriguez“I honestly still love my Apple wired earbuds, even with all the wireless options out there. The sound quality is amazing—crisp, clear, and just right for music. Whether I’m walking, commuting, or just relaxing, they never let me down. What really surprises me is how good the mic is. I’ve had clearer phone calls with these than with my AirPods, no joke. People actually hear me better, and I don’t have to worry about them dying mid-conversation. Plus, no need to charge them—just plug in and go. Sometimes, the classic way really is the best.” — Vaughn FrancisHuffPost and its publishing partners may receive a commission from some purchases made via links on this page. Every item is independently curated by the HuffPost Shopping team. Prices and availability are subject to change.