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Apple EarPods
The Lightning connector delivers a reliable wired connection with deeper bass than standard earbuds, plus inline controls for music and calls. Apple’s design provides a secure fit and greater protection from sweat and water, making them a practical daily accessory. These are best for iPhone users who need a simple, affordable wired headset for calls and casual listening.
form factor on-ear
open closed back closed
36 Overall Score
Price $12
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong build (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average sound (24th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
78/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 461 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
Audio
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | Lightning |
| Detachable Cable | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple EarPods | Truefree HF-10 | QCY H3 | Tribit QuietPlus BTQ81 | LORELEI QC30 | Philips 6000 series H6509 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | 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 | - | 20 | 50 | - | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 6.0 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 125 | 60 | 110 | 60 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple EarPods | 33.2 | 52.4 | 89.2 | 24.2 | 50.3 | 33.9 | 36.9 | 26 | 94.9 |
| Truefree HF-10 Compare | 94.7 | 88.2 | 96.1 | 86.1 | 99.8 | 84.2 | 86.8 | 96 | 94.9 |
| QCY H3 Compare | 94.7 | 86.5 | 80.5 | 89.2 | 89.5 | 89.9 | 70.2 | 97.4 | 89.1 |
| Tribit QuietPlus BTQ81 Compare | 94.7 | 89.6 | 37.1 | 71.7 | 99.2 | 84.2 | 95.9 | 85.7 | 94.9 |
| LORELEI QC30 Compare | 94.7 | 73.3 | 80.5 | 98.1 | 92.5 | 84.2 | 70.2 | 91.7 | 76 |
| Philips 6000 series H6509 Compare | 98.4 | 73.3 | 37.1 | 71.7 | 95.1 | 89.9 | 70.2 | 96 | 66.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $12
Best Buy 8 offers From $12
Amazon 1 offer From $15
Price History
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