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Apple EarPods EarPods (USB-C)
Combining a geometry-shaped fit, IPX4 water resistance, and 40Ω drivers for deep bass in a 45g body, this wired earbud stands out for all-day comfort and audio clarity. Its built-in remote controls music, videos, and calls across Apple devices, reinforcing its plug-and-play convenience. It’s best for Apple users needing a rugged, no-charge earbud for music listening and call handling in everyday environments.
form factor in-ear
driver type Apple EarPods (USB-C)
water resistance splash-proof
45 Overall Score
Price $17
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
- Below average mic (35th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | General use |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Apple EarPods (USB-C) |
| Impedance | 40 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | No |
| Water Resistance | splash-proof |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple EarPods EarPods (USB-C) | Soundcore Soundcore P31i | JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4i | Nothing Buds Buds 2 | Baseus Bass BP1 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | Apple EarPods (USB-C) | Dynamic Driver | Dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 6.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 10 | 12 | 9.5 | 13.5 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 50 | 36 | 40 | 55 | 55 |
| Water Resistance | splash-proof | IP55 | IP68 | IP55 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | - | true | true | false | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple EarPods EarPods (USB-C) | 29 | 34.8 | 33.5 | 26.8 | 46.4 | 71.3 | 36.7 | 99.7 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.3 | 96.8 | 91 | 96.4 | 93.5 | 71.3 | 84.9 | 86.6 |
| JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 Compare | 88.3 | 89.8 | 98.7 | 44.8 | 88.2 | 93.3 | 96.3 | 66 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4i Compare | 88.3 | 96.8 | 91 | 87.2 | 85.9 | 71.3 | 92.6 | 99.1 |
| Nothing Buds Buds 2 Compare | 92 | 96.8 | 91 | 67 | 96 | 71.3 | 86.9 | 86.6 |
| Baseus Bass BP1 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 86.8 | 95.5 | 71.3 | 98.4 | 75.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $17
Best Buy 5 offers From $17
Adorama 1 offers From $19
Amazon 1 offers From $19
Amazon_keepa 1 offers From CA$25
Price History
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