Last year, I lost my old AirPods in my apartment and relied on my old-school Lightning EarPods for months before upgrading to an iPhone 16. That’s why I still think they’re a good investment in 2025, and why I’m considering picking up the newer USB-C EarPods now that they’re on sale for $15.99 ($3 off) at Amazon and Walmart. That’s the best price we’ve seen and a smart buy if you’ve lost your entry-level pair or simply miss the simplicity of wired earbuds. Released in 2023, the USB-C EarPods are designed to work with Apple’s latest iPhones, which have ditched the Lightning port in favor of USB-C. Aside from that, though, they’re virtually identical to the Lightning EarPods that once came bundled with the iPhone (they even include inline controls for volume and playback). Verge Deals Sign up for Verge Deals to get deals on products we’ve tested sent to your inbox weekly.