Telecommunications & Media
Wired Earpods still sell in AirPods era because of price and simplicity
Apple’s wired Earpods continue to attract replacement demand even in a market centered on AirPods, as they do not require charging or Bluetooth pairing and are cheaper. The report cited stable call quality and ease of sharing as strengths, along with availability in 3.5 mm, Lightning and USB-C versions. Limits include no headphone jack on newer iPhones and fewer features such as noise cancelling.