Is Apple Really the Epitome of Simple Design?

I lost my left AirPod today. I was at the UPS store and it popped out of my ear. Luckily, I found it when I went back. But, before that, I searched online to see about its replacement and cost. It's pretty pricey and would require some unadvised venturing out. So...I took a deep breath and wondered. Do I really need these? I decided that I did. I mean, the price is worth the pleasure of listening to my music and audiobooks wirelessly. Sometimes the price of simplicity is not really aligned with minimalism.