Unlike the common round earbuds, the design of the EarPods is based on the geometry of the ear. This makes them a lot more comfortable for many more people than regular earbuds.
The speakers of the EarPods are designed to maximize output and deliver great sound quality.
The EarPods (USB-C) also have a built-in remote that you can press to adjust volume, control music and video playback, and answer or end calls.