Apple Wireless Ear buds
A massive 64-hour total battery life via the charging case, Bluetooth 5.3, and an LED power display set these earbuds apart for extended listening. Budget-friendly pricing and a secure, wingtip-fit design make them a practical choice for workouts. These are best suited for gym-goers and commuters who prioritize all-day battery and a sweat-resistant, stable fit over high-fidelity sound.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong social proof (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average mic (35th 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 |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | multiple sizes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 8 |
| Charge Time | 2 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 64 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple Wireless Ear buds | 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 | - | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 64 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Wireless Ear buds | 29 | 34.8 | 91 | 26.8 | 92.1 | 71.3 | 63.1 | 79.5 | 86.6 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.7 | 99 | 78.3 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 99 | 66 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.7 | 86.5 | 74.8 | 71.3 | 79.2 | 99 | 94.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.7 | 91.6 | 71.7 | 93.3 | 79.2 | 99.6 | 86.6 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 89.8 | 78.7 | 96.1 | 46.4 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 97.8 | 94.4 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.3 | 97.2 | 99.3 | 86.6 |
Usage Scores
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