Apple Wired
The 3.6ft tangle-resistant cable and plug-and-play 3.5mm connection eliminate charging and pairing hassles for instant use across any device with a headphone jack. Its in-line microphone with remote control and passive noise-isolating silicone tips make it a practical, no-fuss tool for clear calls and online meetings. This is best for students and remote workers who need a reliable, affordable wired headset for voice calls and classes, not music listening.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong anc (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong mic (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average sound (2th percentile)
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average build (33th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 11 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Size | 3.5 |
| Codecs | Wired Earbuds with Microphone 5 Pack, in-Ear Headphones with Heavy Bass, High Sound Quality Earphones Compatible with iPad, Laptop, MP3, Android Smartphones, Fits All 3.5mm Jack Device |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple Wired | JLab GO Air POP GO Air POP | Cillso H97 | XIAOWTEK S58 | ZIUTY Wireless | Soundcore P20i A3949 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | false | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 24 | 40 | 50 | 40 | 30 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP7 | IPX7 | IPX7 | Water-Resistant |
| Multipoint | - | true | - | - | - | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Wired | 70.4 | 65.4 | 33.3 | 1.7 | 47 | 70.6 | 51.6 | 25.1 |
| JLab GO Air POP GO Air POP Compare | 60.5 | 80.1 | 78.6 | 72.3 | 73.8 | 93.3 | 88.1 | 91.2 |
| Cillso H97 Compare | 79.3 | 90 | 33.3 | 85 | 86.3 | 70.6 | 94.6 | 100 |
| XIAOWTEK S58 Compare | 70.4 | 90 | 33.3 | 97 | 77.2 | 70.6 | 88.1 | 99.3 |
| ZIUTY Wireless Compare | 92 | 80.1 | 33.3 | 61.5 | 84.4 | 70.6 | 73.6 | 98.3 |
| Soundcore P20i A3949 Compare | 70.4 | 80.1 | 69.7 | 27.3 | 82.8 | 70.6 | 91.5 | 91.2 |
Price
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