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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
38 Overall Score
Price $10
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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 | Soundcore Life Q20 | TOZO HT2 | DOQAUS LIFE 4 | iClever BTH12 | 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 | - | 16 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | - | - | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 60 | 90 | 85 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple EarPods | 33.3 | 53.5 | 89.1 | 25.2 | 51.4 | 34.5 | 37.5 | 26.6 | 94.7 |
| Soundcore Life Q20 Compare | 95 | 88.8 | 89.1 | 100 | 92.9 | 90.7 | 96 | 91.2 | 89.2 |
| TOZO HT2 Compare | 95 | 87 | 97.1 | 99.2 | 92.9 | 85.3 | 87.3 | 88.1 | 89.2 |
| DOQAUS LIFE 4 Compare | 84.1 | 74.3 | 93.3 | 97.1 | 98.1 | 61.3 | 96 | 96.8 | 82.9 |
| iClever BTH12 Compare | 33.3 | 74.3 | 93.3 | 73.4 | 97.7 | 94.8 | 87.3 | 84.6 | 94.7 |
| Philips 6000 series H6509 Compare | 98.4 | 74.3 | 37.4 | 73.4 | 95.4 | 90.7 | 71.1 | 96.2 | 67.6 |
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