It's not about the additional cost of a few extra dollars.
It's a matter of practicality and convenience.
I don't want to have to worry about remembering the phone, the charger, the earbuds AND a dongle. In my opinion it's simply one concern too many for basic functionality. Functionality we used to have.
100% agree. Relatedly, too, if they're so cheap... include one with the phone.
But yeah, we used to have the convenience of both (bluetooth and wired), now we pay more $ for less functionality and increased inconvenience. Holding on to my SE for the foreseeable.
It's a matter of practicality and convenience.
I don't want to have to worry about remembering the phone, the charger, the earbuds AND a dongle. In my opinion it's simply one concern too many for basic functionality. Functionality we used to have.