Apple EarPods
The earphone’s geometry is sculpted for all-day comfort, while the built-in remote and mic offer full playback and call control across legacy iPhone, iPad, and iPod models. IPX4 sweat and water resistance adds durability for workouts and commutes, and the wired 3.5mm connection ensures zero-latency audio without charging. This is best for users with older Apple devices who need a reliable, low-cost headset for calls and casual listening.
form factor on-ear
open closed back closed
38 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong build (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average sound (18th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
What owners think
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 | 3.5mm |
| 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 | Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | JBL Live 770NC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 30 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 470 | 48 | - | 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 | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple EarPods | 30.4 | 44 | 87.4 | 17.6 | 44.3 | 28.7 | 13.9 | 93.9 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.1 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 79.2 | 97.5 | 75.1 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.2 | 92.3 | 90.2 | 72.5 | 79.2 | 99.7 | 88.9 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.5 | 50.6 | 97.5 | 97.9 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.9 | 91.5 | 50.6 | 99.9 | 93.9 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 48.1 | 68.9 | 79.2 | 99.3 | 79.1 |
Usage Scores
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