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 the 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.
