Apple EarPods (USB-C)
Combining a geometry-shaped fit, IPX4 water resistance, and 40Ω drivers for deep bass in a 45g body, this wired earbud stands out for all-day comfort and audio clarity. Its built-in remote controls music, videos, and calls across Apple devices, reinforcing its plug-and-play convenience. It’s best for Apple users needing a rugged, no-charge earbud for music listening and call handling in everyday environments.
form factor in-ear
driver type Apple EarPods (USB-C)
water resistance Water-Resistant
57 Overall Score
Price CA$25
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong build (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average sound (32nd percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
88/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 329 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-tip |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Apple EarPods (USB-C) |
| Impedance | 40 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | No |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple EarPods (USB-C) | Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | JLab Jbuds Pods ANC | JBL Live Free 2 | Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | Apple EarPods (USB-C) | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 15 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 15 | 54 | 56 | 28 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX4 | IP55 | IP55 | IPX5 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple EarPods (USB-C) | 32 | 44.8 | 73.4 | 31.6 | 49.4 | 73.4 | 92.1 | 47.9 | 99.4 |
| Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B Compare | 97.5 | 84.2 | 81.6 | 83.2 | 83.1 | 73.4 | 97.2 | 90 | 72.3 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 99.8 | 96.5 | 73.4 | 97.2 | 99.4 | 89.8 |
| JLab Jbuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.8 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 80.4 | 96.2 | 73.4 | 92.1 | 97.1 | 80.7 |
| JBL Live Free 2 Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 83.9 | 81.7 | 94.7 | 50 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.8 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 97.4 | 94.7 | 73.4 | 0 | 87.8 | 89.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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