More and more earbuds come with touchscreen cases, but after testing a bunch of them, I'm still not convinced it's the future — do you really get the best value this way?
The trend of wireless earbuds featuring touchscreen cases is on the rise, but their practicality is under scrutiny. While these screens provide useful information and settings adjustments, they often come with drawbacks such as increased cost and size. The author questions whether the benefits outweigh the inconveniences, suggesting that traditional smartphone apps may still be the better option for managing earbud settings.
- ▪An increasing number of wireless earbuds now come with touchscreens in their charging cases.
- ▪These screens allow users to access information like battery life and noise cancellation status without using a smartphone.
- ▪The added features of touchscreen cases often lead to higher prices and larger case sizes, which may not be justified.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 |
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Audio Headphones Earbuds & Airpods More and more earbuds come with touchscreen cases, but after testing a bunch of them, I'm still not convinced it's the future — do you really get the best value this way? Features By Tom Bedford published 27 May 2026 Do you get what you pay for? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter An increasing number of wireless earbuds are landing in my inbox — and on my front porch — with touchscreens built into their charging cases.
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