Apple Wired Earbud In Ear
A hybrid dual-driver setup pairs a balanced armature with a dynamic coil to deliver 32Ω hi-res audio and emphasized bass, while the ENC mic effectively cuts 80% of background noise during calls. Dual connectivity via both USB-C and 3.5mm plugs, along with a lightweight 71g build and three sizes of soft ear tips, ensures broad device support and long-wear comfort. These wired earbuds are best for call-heavy users and commuters needing reliable noise isolation, reflected in call and commute scores of 51.8 and 47.6, though they are poorly suited for fitness at 28.6.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong anc (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong mic (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | hybrid |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | Wired Earbud In Ear Headphones With Mic Noise-canceling Call,Deep bass Hi-Fi Noise Cancellation Earbuds Wired Immersive Bass Dual-unit Earphones compatible with iPhone 15 16 17 Pro Max Air Android etc |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple Wired Earbud In Ear | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | hybrid | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Wired Earbud In Ear | 70.3 | 65 | 33.5 | 85.8 | 46.2 | 71.4 | 8.5 | 35.6 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.7 | 99 | 78.2 | 93.4 | 99.1 | 66.4 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.7 | 86.6 | 74.7 | 71.4 | 99.1 | 94.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.7 | 91.6 | 71.7 | 93.4 | 99.6 | 86.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 89.8 | 78.7 | 96.1 | 46.2 | 93.4 | 97.8 | 94.4 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.7 | 95.5 | 71.4 | 99.3 | 86.7 |
Usage Scores
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