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Apple · EarPods
EarPods (USB-C)
Apple's USB-C EarPods are wired, open-ear earbuds for compatible USB-C devices, with an inline remote and microphone.
- Type
- Open-ear
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Battery
- –
- With case
- –
- Best codec
- Wired
- Weight
- –
What reviewers say
Reviewers found them inexpensive and simple to use but criticised the loose fit and weak isolation. TechRadar thought the sound acceptable for the price, with limited clarity and separation. SoundGuys was less impressed, reporting weak bass and vocals and warning that they do not work with every USB-C phone.
From soundguys.com and techradar.com
Specifications
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- Type
- Open-ear
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Bluetooth codecs
- None (wired)
- Lossless over USB-C
- Yes
- Audio features
- Lossless audio over USB-C (TechRadar); Apple does not publish supported bit depths or sample rates on its product page
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
- USB-C Macs with macOS Monterey 12.6 or later; USB-C iPads with iPadOS 16.4 or later; USB-C iPhones with iOS 17 or later
- Colours
- White
- In the box
- EarPods with USB-C Connector
Pros and cons
Pros
- No separate battery to charge
- Inline volume, playback and call controls
- USB-C connection for compatible iPhones, iPads and Macs
Cons
- No active noise cancellation
- Fixed shape with no interchangeable ear tips
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Noise cancelling | Battery | With case | Best codec | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-ear | No | – | – | Wired | 4 g | Jan 2023 | |
| In-ear | No | – | – | Wired | – | Oct 2022 | |
| In-ear | No | – | – | Wired | 6 g | Mar 2022 |
Sources
- apple.com/uk/shop/product/myqy3zm/a/earpods-usb-c
- apple.com/uk/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-us…
- apple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c…
- techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/apple-earpods-usb-c-review
- soundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861
Photo: Apple official product gallery — MTJY3; complete supplied photograph and background retained.
- earpods usb c — Right EarPod and speaker port.: Apple official product gallery — MTJY3_AV1; complete supplied photograph and background retained.
- earpods usb c — Left EarPod.: Apple official product gallery — MTJY3_AV2; complete supplied photograph and background retained.
- earpods usb c — EarPods with cable.: Apple official product gallery — MTJY3_AV3; complete supplied photograph and background retained.
- earpods usb c — USB-C Connector.: Apple official product gallery — MTJY3_AV4; complete supplied photograph and background retained.
- earpods usb c — Built-in remote to adjust volume, control playback and answer calls.: Apple official product gallery — MTJY3_AV5; complete supplied photograph and background retained.