Apple NHB12
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
22 Overall Score
Price $149
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (31th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.
Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
72/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | 5 pairs of silicone ear tips |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Impedance | 38 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | Lightning |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | Lightning |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple NHB12 | 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 | Dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | - | 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 NHB12 | 28.9 | 35.3 | 33.3 | 69.8 | 46.9 | 28.2 | 30.9 | 8.7 | 38.7 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 78.9 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 99 | 64.6 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 79.1 | 99 | 94.1 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.7 | 91.7 | 72.5 | 93.3 | 79.1 | 99.6 | 86 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 46.9 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 97.7 | 94.1 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 86 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $149
Amazon 1 offers From $149
May 12, 2026 $149
Usage Scores
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