Apple EarPods
The Lightning connector delivers a reliable wired connection with deeper bass than standard earbuds, plus inline controls for music and calls. Apple’s design provides a secure fit and greater protection from sweat and water, making them a practical daily accessory. These are best for iPhone users who need a simple, affordable wired headset for calls and casual listening.
form factor on-ear
open closed back closed
38 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
Audio
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | Lightning |
| Detachable Cable | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple EarPods | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Technics EAH-A800 | JBL Tune 670NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | - | 314 | 470 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 60 | 50 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple EarPods | 33.3 | 53.5 | 89.1 | 25.2 | 51.4 | 34.5 | 37.6 | 26.6 | 94.7 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.5 | 96 | 99.4 | 81.1 | 61.2 | 87.4 | 98.2 | 98.6 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.2 | 71.1 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.8 | 37.6 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95 | 98.8 | 80.7 | 97.9 | 88.9 | 61.2 | 53.4 | 98 | 65.3 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.4 | 74.3 | 80.7 | 88.3 | 95.4 | 90.8 | 81.9 | 99.4 | 98.6 |
