• @beefcat@beehaw.org
        7•2 years ago

        For $30 (<$20 if you know where to look) EarPods are actually a good value unlike like the older style iPod earbuds. They aren’t replacing my IEMs any time soon, but I paid 4x as much for those.

        • JackGreenEarth
          1•2 years ago

          Do they have ANC, an 8hr battery life, and touch controls? If so, I suppose I would consider them.

          Edit: I see, AirPods are Bluetooth, EarPods are wired.

          • @beefcat@beehaw.org
            10•2 years ago

            They have infinite battery life because they are wired.

            Though I would love to see where you are finding wireless earbuds with ANC, 8 hour battery, and touch controls for $30.

          • kayjay
            3•2 years ago

            EarPods =/ AirPods

            These are wired earbuds, not bluetooth.

            • admiralteal
              1•2 years ago

              Easier to to keep them water resistant/dustproof, for one.

              On earbuds, there’s no much space for a button. Responding to just taps on the bud feels intuitive and works well.

              If you have a wire, controller on the wire makes more sense.

    • realcaseyrollinsOP
      1•2 years ago

      Not from what I can see. But I don’t think they’re even out in people’s hands yet.

  • Semi-Hemi-Demigod
    2•2 years ago

    Am I really weird in that all this coverage of cables and wired headphones seems irrelevant? Bluetooth headphones are cheap, wireless chargers are cheap, and other than a slight change in behavior they work the same with some extra conveniences.

    Is it really that weird that I never plug my phone into anything?

  • @Thisfox@sopuli.xyz
    2•2 years ago

    Suspect they are still not compatable with my ears, and would fall out if I tried them, but good to see they are finally going with universal charge.