Apple EarPods
The Lightning connector provides a direct, lossless wired connection to iPhones without needing an adapter, delivering clear audio for a 14.2 music score. The familiar, one-size-fits-all design offers consistent comfort and a built-in remote for calls and playback. These are best for iPhone users who need a simple, affordable pair of backup earbuds for everyday listening and voice calls.
15 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)
- Below average sound (20th percentile)
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | Lightning |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple EarPods | Soundcore Life Q20 | DOQAUS LIFE 4 | iClever BTH12 | BERIBES WH202A | RORSOU C6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | - | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 16 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | false | - | true |
| Open Closed Back | - | closed | - | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 90 | 85 | 65 | 60 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple EarPods | 32 | 42.8 | 33.7 | 19.5 | 46 | 29.8 | 18.9 | 29.6 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 94.2 | 82.7 | 90.8 | 100 | 91.3 | 87.1 | 96 | 89.8 |
| DOQAUS LIFE 4 Compare | 80.5 | 64.1 | 90.8 | 96.1 | 97.8 | 52 | 96 | 83.6 |
| iClever BTH12 Compare | 32 | 64.1 | 90.8 | 66.3 | 97.2 | 92.6 | 79.7 | 95.1 |
| BERIBES WH202A Compare | 32 | 64.1 | 75.7 | 97.1 | 89.7 | 97.5 | 89.4 | 89.8 |
| RORSOU C6 Compare | 80.5 | 64.1 | 75.7 | 80.5 | 88.6 | 80 | 78.6 | 77.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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