I don't think almost anyone actually want a headphone jack anymore. Just the consumer reality in 2024. I do obviously, but it's clearly too rare for them to bother with.
I would find it so cumbersome to use a cable on a handheld device nowdays. But different things for different people! :)
It's tiny and lightweight. I keep one in the back of my headphone case.
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.
- 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