Apple EarPods
Headphones (wired)

EarPods

Apple

Released Sep 1, 2012 · Analysis updated Mar 4, 2026

Lightweight wired earbuds with a comfortable fit, clear call quality, and inline volume control for environmental awareness. The Apple EarPods scores 63/100 based on 2 expert reviews in the headphones (wired) category. Coverage includes reviews from Cnet and Techgearlab.

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63

based on 2 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 2 reviews

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2 Expert Reviews

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Sep 12, 2012

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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Sep 28, 2024

The Apple EarPods - USB-C perform just as well as their wireless counterparts at a fraction of the cost, but suffer from a muddy soundstage and awkward fit.