Apple EarPods
The earphone geometry is shaped for lasting comfort, while the speakers deliver deep bass and clear audio through a reliable 3.5mm wired connection. The built-in remote and mic provide full media and call control, and the sweat- and water-resistant design adds durability for daily use. This is best for users with older Apple devices seeking a dependable, zero-latency wired audio solution without battery concerns.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
- Below average sound (24th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Ear Cushion | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple EarPods | TOZO HT2 | Truefree HF-10 | HAYLOU S30 | SoundPEATS Cove Pro | JLab JBuds Lux ANC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 32 | 20 | 32 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 125 | 80 | 95 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple EarPods | 33.2 | 52.6 | 89.3 | 24.4 | 50.6 | 34.1 | 49.1 | 49.2 |
| TOZO HT2 Compare | 94.8 | 86.7 | 96.2 | 99.3 | 92.5 | 84.5 | 86.7 | 88.9 |
| Truefree HF-10 Compare | 94.8 | 88.3 | 96.2 | 86.3 | 99.8 | 84.5 | 96.1 | 94.7 |
| HAYLOU S30 Compare | 94.8 | 99.7 | 80.6 | 99.3 | 97 | 53 | 98.8 | 98.7 |
| SoundPEATS Cove Pro Compare | 98.4 | 96.9 | 98.9 | 93.2 | 98.4 | 90.1 | 89.1 | 70.8 |
| JLab JBuds Lux ANC Compare | 94.8 | 83.5 | 37.2 | 95.7 | 95.2 | 81.1 | 97.5 | 94.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From $17
Best Buy 1 offer From $30
Price History
Usage Scores
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