• @beefcat@beehaw.org
      6•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.