True wireless earbuds don't necessarily have to end up as electronic waste when their batteries reach the end of their lifespan. Fairphone demonstrates this with the Fairbuds 2, whose batteries can be easily replaced. The earbuds also offer active noise cancellation and support for Sony LDAC.
I still have my wired, lightning earbuds; of course, now, iPhones use USB-C so… what was the point, geesh.
I like the wireless. I just want more premium ones that have a cord between them. My old Jaybird X3s were spectacular, but they became a budget brand making cheapo devices.
I also miss having buttons instead of touch controls. The touch controls get triggered by getting wet.