Apple EarPods

★★★★★ 4.7 (15,649)

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
Apple EarPods headphones
37 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong build (87th percentile) 87th

Cons

  • Below average connectivity (13th percentile)
  • Below average sound (17th percentile)
  • Below average comfort (29th percentile)
  • Below average anc (30th percentile)

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 30.1
Mic 42.9
Build 86.9
Sound 16.7
Battery 42.7
Comfort 28.7
Connectivity 13
Social Proof 97.5

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 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen JBL Live 770NC
Form Factor on-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear over-ear
Driver Type - dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic
Driver Size (mm) - 42 40 40 - 40
Impedance Ohms - 470 - 314 32 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 - 5.2 5.3 5.2 5.4 5.3
Battery Life Hours - 60 30 30 30 65
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortConnectivitySocial Proof
Apple EarPods 30.142.986.916.742.728.71397.5
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare 97.484.29297.688.786.497.759.5
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare 97.499.395.799.471.350.197.397.5
Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare 97.484.275.994.971.350.198.983.2
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare 91.977.597.146.371.350.199.783.2
JBL Live 770NC Compare 97.477.59284.291.350.199.991.4

Price

Value & Pricing

From MX$549 1 offer across 1 retailer
Amazon.com.mx 1 offer From MX$549

We started tracking prices for this product on May 4, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.

Usage Scores

Work (20.3)Calls (23.3)Music (19.3)Overall (37.1)Budget (43.1)Gaming (23.6)Studio (22.6)Commute (21.2)

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