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
36 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong build (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average sound (24th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
78/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 461 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | - | 470 | 34 | 32 | 47 |
| 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 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 50 | 24 | 30 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple EarPods | 33.2 | 52.4 | 89.2 | 24.2 | 50.3 | 33.9 | 36.9 | 26 | 94.9 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 99.4 | 80.7 | 59.3 | 86.8 | 98.2 | 98.7 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.2 | 93.4 | 98.3 | 92.5 | 89.9 | 36.9 | 98.5 | 71 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.7 | 98.7 | 80.5 | 97.8 | 88.6 | 59.3 | 52.6 | 97.9 | 64.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 94.7 | 83.3 | 96.1 | 60.9 | 77.8 | 84.2 | 70.2 | 99.4 | 76 |
| Sony WH-1000XM4 WH1000XM4/B Compare | 91.2 | 89.6 | 80.5 | 97.8 | 80.7 | 59.3 | 0 | 96.6 | 98.7 |
Usage Scores
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