EarPods
AppleReleased Sep 1, 2012 · Analysis updated Aug 6, 2026
EarPods provide clear audio and a comfortable fit with a durable design for everyday listening. The Apple EarPods scores 69/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the headphones (wired) category. Coverage includes reviews from TechRadar, Medium, Xander51 Medium, and What Hi-Fi?.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 6 expert reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 56 (TechGearLab) to 72 (TechRadar). TechGearLab tends to score critically across our dataset.
Average of 6 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Easy to use(3)
- Budget friendly(3)
- Premium build quality(2)
Cons
- Poor sound quality(8)
- Uncomfortable fit(4)
- Poor noise cancellation(3)
6 Publication Reviews
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The Apple EarPods USB-C won't subject you to the grating, abrasive sound that a lot of budget buds serve up, but they won't blow you away by any means.
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Is Apple‘s most affordable pair of headphones a hidden gem?
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The Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector are an effective replacement for the old EarPods, carrying over all the characteristics of the old model but with a different plug.
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The Apple EarPods are worthy new buds for the latest iPhone 5
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Apple's EarPods offer much-improved sound over the previous standard-issue earbuds, but they won't fit all ears equally well -- and that fit will determine whether you think they're great or just so-s...
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