The 4 best wired earbuds for super-reliable sound, tested by editors

Wired earbuds can offer superior sound quality, and they never run out of battery. Here are the four best pairs our editors found after years of testing.
CNN

Apple’s USB-C EarPods are some of the best wired earbuds around

Over the past few years, Apple’s earbuds became a viral sensation across TikTok and Instagram. No, I’m not talking about AirPods; I’m talking about EarPods, the buds that used to come with every ...
MacRumors

Apple Now Sells EarPods With USB-C, Lightning, or Headphone Plug

In addition to updating the AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case, Apple has made its wired EarPods headphones available with a USB-C connector for use with the new iPhone 15 models. The earbuds are ...
Cult of Mac

How Apple’s wireless EarPods could change the way we hear everything

Recent reports suggest Apple might ship wireless, noise-canceling EarPods with the iPhone 7. From a hardware perspective, these headphones would be very similar to hearing aids. With the right feature ...
9to5Mac

Apple’s new $19 USB-C EarPods apparently support lossless audio

iPhone 15 went USB-C, and so did the wired earbuds that used to come in the box. Nothing weird about that. Something perhaps more unexpected? Apple’s $19 USB-C EarPods apparently support lossless ...
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I tried 4 pairs of wired USB-C earbuds under $30. There was one clear winner

I first realized there was an interest in wired USB-C earbuds at IFA 2025, when I saw Belkin’s newest SoundForm ANC. The earbuds then garnered a lot of attention when I showed them off in a social ...
MacRumors

After 12 Years, Apple May Finally Discontinue EarPods

12 years after Apple's EarPods were introduced with the iPhone 5, the company may finally discontinue its $19 wired earbuds. Apple's EarPods were first introduced in 2012 as the standard earphones ...