Apple EarPods (Lightning)

Apple EarPods (Lightning)

Launched Sep 2016 · Wired

43
BasicGifng score
Good for callsGood for iphoneGood for value

Usual price₹1,549

Where to buy

Usual price ₹1,549

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Score breakdown

Sound
48

Warm but bloated bass, little detail

Noise cancelling
10

Open hard shell; no isolation

Features
20

Inline remote and mic; Lightning iPhones only

Calls
64

Clear mic near the mouth, praised

Comfort & fit
55

Hard shell; loose for many, falls out when active

Each part is rated on one scale for every earbud and headphone, from lab test measurements where they exist, what reviewers found, specs and owner reports. It rates the product itself, not how good it is for the price.

Pros

  • Strong, clear mic placed near the mouth
  • Non-tiring warm tuning; zero lag
  • Light; nothing to charge or pair
  • Bass punch better than expected
  • Inline mic and controls work well

Cons

  • Bloated, poorly defined bass and little detail
  • No isolation
  • Remote/mic module and cable stress points often fail
  • Lightning only, not for iPhone 15+; fakes common
  • Fit varies between people
  • Little detail; slight upper-mid edge
  • Leaks sound, blocks almost no noise
  • HiFiReportSep 2026

    Good-value, easy pick for calls on older iPhones, but sound is ordinary and the remote tends to fail.

  • Digit (PCMag syndicated)Sep 2012

    Review of the same EarPods buds (3.5 mm original): decent bass and good mic, but fit and detail are limited.

Full specs

Sound
Driversdynamic
Hi-Res audioNo
Spatial audioNo
EqualiserNone
Noise cancelling
ANCNo
Transparency / ambient modeNo
Battery
Wireless chargingNo
Calls
Microphones1
Connection
Multipoint (two devices at once)No
Quick pairingNo
Wired optionLightning
AppNo
Build & fit
Weight22.68 g
Controlsbuttons
In-ear detectionNo
Other
Warranty1 year
ColoursWhite

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