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Apple · EarPods
EarPods (Lightning Connector)
Apple's Lightning EarPods are wired, open-ear earbuds for compatible iPhones, iPads and iPod touch models, with an inline remote and microphone.
- Type
- Open-ear
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Battery
- –
- With case
- –
- Best codec
- Wired
- Weight
- –
What reviewers say
Both reviews found limited isolation and sound that falls short of more capable earphones. What Hi-Fi? liked the full, unharsh balance but criticised loose bass, limited detail and an inconsistent fit. Connect found them comfortable, secure and good value, while describing the sound as slightly veiled.
From whathifi.com and connect.de
Specifications
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- Type
- Open-ear
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Bluetooth codecs
- None (wired)
Battery
- Listening time (maker's claim)
- No battery (wired)
Design
- Headphone cable
- No
- Controls
- Inline remote for volume, music and video playback, and answering or ending calls
- Microphones
- Inline microphone
- Fit and ear tips
- Non-sealing earbuds with a fixed shape and no ear tips
- Water resistance detail
- Apple states protection from sweat and water but does not publish an IP rating
- Works with
- Devices with a Lightning connector and iOS 10 or later, including compatible iPod touch, iPad and iPhone models
- Colours
- White
- In the box
- EarPods with Lightning Connector
Pros and cons
Pros
- No separate battery to charge
- Inline volume, playback and call controls
- Connect directly to compatible Lightning devices
Cons
- No active noise cancellation
- Fixed shape with no interchangeable ear tips
- Require a Lightning device supporting iOS 10 or later
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Noise cancelling | Battery | With case | Best codec | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-ear | No | – | – | Wired | – | 2017 | |
| Open-ear | No | – | – | Wired | – | Sept 2012 | |
| In-ear | No | – | – | Wired | – | Sept 2013 |
Sources
- apple.com/uk/shop/product/mwty3zm/a/earpods-lightning-connector
- apple.com/uk/newsroom/2016/09/07Apple-Introduces-iPhone-7-iPhone-7-Plus-The-Bes…
Photo: Apple official product gallery — MMTN2; complete supplied photograph and background retained.
- earpods lightning — Right EarPod and speaker port.: Apple official product gallery — MMTN2_AV1; complete supplied photograph and background retained.
- earpods lightning — Left EarPod.: Apple official product gallery — MMTN2_AV2; complete supplied photograph and background retained.
- earpods lightning — EarPods with cable.: Apple official product gallery — MMTN2_AV3; complete supplied photograph and background retained.
- earpods lightning — Lightning Connector.: Apple official product gallery — MMTN2_AV4; complete supplied photograph and background retained.
- earpods lightning — Built-in remote to adjust volume, control playback and answer calls.: Apple official product gallery — MMTN2_AV5; complete supplied photograph and background retained.