[plufz]

Why do you want a headphone jack? Not a rhetorical question, just genuine interest. Is it about audio quality, avoiding batteries or something else?

I would find it so cumbersome to use a cable on a handheld device nowdays. But different things for different people! :)

[developerDan]

Not who you are replying to but my $30 wired Apple earbuds (came with my 6S) have outlived all of my co-workers half dozen $160 AirPods. That’s reason enough for a lot of people.

[mh-]

For $8.99 you can buy a high quality USB-C (or lightning) DAC with a 3.5mm output directly from Apple.

It's tiny and lightweight. I keep one in the back of my headphone case.

[g8oz]

There are never enough USB-C ports.

[lowbloodsugar]

You can buy Apples wired earbuds with the lightning connector for $18. Or the lightning to 3.5mm adapter (that’s what I have because I also still have my decade old original earbuds).

[plufz]

Yeah I agree, that is a very valid reason by itself.

[ericd]

My wired Shure in ear monitors have much better sound quality, and battery management on AirPods is pretty annoying. Even when they’re not running out mid-trip, it’s just unnecessary mental overhead to keep another thing charged.

[secondcoming]

For me it’s because

- I already have high quality earphones, same set for many years

- they don’t require charging

- audio quality is great

- they’ll work on any device with a 3.5mm jack, no proprietary lock-ins

- I have never lost a set of earphones and if I did replacement wouldn’t break the bank

[adra]

I don't daily drive my phone for commuting anymore, but the trade-offs aren't exactly new: - battery frustrations - cost of a dozen cheap but good quality headphones vs a wireless equivalent - easier to lose wireless headsets when you put them down somewhere (wired too, but way cheaper so less big deal) - audio quality? Who knows

For people that demand noise cancelling, you need an active power source, but I personally hate noise cancellation and always turn them off. Maybe valuable in a plane with lots of engine noise.

[pishpash]

Easier to store vs bulky charging case and charger and charger cable etc. The wired solution is more portable, believe it or not.

[PittleyDunkin]

Simpler interface to debug and fix than bluetooth.