A basic. Apple’s EarPods (USB-C) are perfect for the most recent iPhones, nearly any Android phonelaptops, tablets, and extra, says editor-in-chief Kerry Wan. These are the right buy for ease of use, lengthy battery life, and the built-in microphone — not top-notch sound. They’re so spectacular that Wan says he makes use of them to report his voiceovers for almost each video he makes for ZDNET’s social platforms.