Apple

★★★★☆ 4.3 (8,704)

A built-in DAC decoder chip and Hi-Res audio support deliver clear, lossless 32Ω dynamic sound over a universal USB-C connection compatible with the latest Galaxy, Pixel, and iPhone models. Magnetic earbud backs and a tangle-resistant cable provide practical neck storage, alongside an in-line remote with ENC microphone for clear voice calls. This wired headset is ideal for students and office workers on a tight budget who prioritize device compatibility and reliable wired audio over noise isolation during commutes.

form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Apple earbuds
54 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
  • Strong user sentiment (79th percentile) 79th
  • Strong sound (77th percentile) 77th
  • Strong social proof (76th percentile) 76th

Cons

  • Below average connectivity (17th percentile)
  • Below average anc (29th percentile)
  • Below average build (34th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has improved over time
85/100Our AI sentiment readhigh confidence · 36 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '22: 1.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '23: 3.5★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '23: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '24: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '24: 4.7★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '25: 3.7★ · 3 reviewsQ4 '25: 3.8★ · 12 reviewsQ1 '26: 4.7★ · 30 reviewsQ2 '26: 5.0★ · 5 reviews1212113312305Q4 '22Q1 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 61 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Anc 28.8
Mic 64.6
Build 33.5
Sound 76.5
Battery 46.1
Comfort 93.1
User Sentiment 78.5
Connectivity 17.3
Social Proof 75.7

Specifications

Full Specifications

Design

Form Factor in-ear
Wearing Style semi-in-ear
Ear Tips S, M, L
Weight 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs

Audio

Driver Type dynamic
Impedance 32
Hi-Res Audio Yes
Codecs USB C Wired Ear Buds Earbuds for iPhone 17e 16 15 Pro Max 17 Air 16e Plus,in-Ear Earphones,USBC Headphones Wired Type C Earbuds Earphones for Samsung Galaxy S26 S25 Ultra, Google Pixel, OnePlus, iPad

Noise Control

ANC No
ANC Type ENC

Connectivity

Wireless No

Earbud Battery

Charging USB-C

Case Battery

Case Charging USB-C

Microphone

Microphone Yes
NC Mic Yes

Features

Voice Assistant intelligent voice wake up
Touch Controls No
Bone Conduction No

vs Competition

Spec Apple JLab GO Air POP GO Air POP XIAOWTEK S58 Toztnix i9 ZIUTY Wireless Cillso H97
Form Factor in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear in-ear
Driver Type dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic dynamic
Wireless false true true true true true
Active Noise Cancellation false false true true true true
Bluetooth Version - 5.1 5.4 6.0 5.3 5.4
Battery Life Hours - 8 6 35 8 8
Case Battery Hours - 24 50 - 40 40
Water Resistance - IPX4 IPX7 IPX5 IPX7 IP7
Multipoint - true - true - -
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AncMicBuildSoundBatteryComfortUser SentimentConnectivitySocial Proof
Apple 28.864.633.576.546.193.178.517.375.7
JLab GO Air POP GO Air POP Compare 60.379.378.471.772.893.178.588.386.7
XIAOWTEK S58 Compare 70.189.633.596.876.371.278.588.399.1
Toztnix i9 Compare 78.964.690.856.792.993.197.491.441.3
ZIUTY Wireless Compare 91.879.333.560.283.571.299.673.497.7
Cillso H97 Compare 78.989.633.584.485.671.239.794.3100

Price

Value & Pricing

From $7 12 offers across 1 retailers

Price History

$5 $10 $15 $20 $25 May 1May 9May 15May 25Jun 9 $15

Usage Scores

Calls (39.7)Music (46.9)Overall (53.9)Budget (64.1)Gaming (44.3)Travel (32.1)Commute (31.2)Fitness (34.6)

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