So why choose a dinosaur like a wired headphone when modern tech offers so much convenience? Audiophiles still choose wired headphones in part because they're just more reliable. After all, many wired headphones don't have to deal with batteries, wireless radios, or other software just to function. Wireless headphones, meanwhile, typically have built-in batteries that aren't designed to be replaced. Wired headphones, meanwhile, could last decades or more, depending on how you care for them.