Apple SKFASTC-US129
The built-in smart chip enables a true plug-and-play Lightning connection with zero battery anxiety, making these a reliable wired alternative to Bluetooth. The standout value is the two-pack bundle, providing a dedicated pair for separate locations like an office and a gym bag. These are best for iPhone 14 or earlier users who need a simple, always-ready backup headset for calls and casual listening without charging.
Form Factor in-ear
20 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (67th percentile) 67th
- Strong mic (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
Audio
| Codecs | [Apple MFi Certified] 2 Pack Lightning Headphones, True Plug and Play Wired Earbuds for iPhone with Microphone & Volume Control, in-Ear Earphones Compatible with iPhone 14 13 12 11 Pro Max XS XR 8 7 |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | Lightning |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | Lightning |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple SKFASTC-US129 | Technics EAH-AZ100 | JLab JBuds Pods ANC | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Soundcore P31i | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 56 | 26 | 50 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP55 | IP57 | IP55 | IPX4 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | - | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple SKFASTC-US129 | 30.8 | 65.3 | 33.8 | 27.4 | 44.2 | 27.4 | 25.5 | 66.8 | 0 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 78.8 | 99.7 | 76.6 | 93.2 | 99.8 | 81.2 | 2.9 |
| JLab JBuds Pods ANC Compare | 93.5 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 87.1 | 94 | 93.2 | 98.1 | 95.5 | 32.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 98.9 | 92.2 | 70.5 | 93.2 | 99.6 | 89.7 | 7.2 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 89.9 | 97.4 | 90.8 | 96.6 | 92.2 | 69.7 | 86.2 | 89.7 | 57.5 |
| Sony WF-1000XM5 Compare | 97.5 | 97.4 | 78.8 | 98.8 | 73.1 | 93.2 | 99.9 | 62.6 | 6.2 |
Usage Scores
- Calls25.4
- Music15.5
- Overall20.3
- Budget21
- Gaming22.5
- Travel14
- Commute15.4
- Fitness11.7
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
