Apple Wired Earbud In Ear
A hybrid dual-driver setup pairs a balanced armature with a dynamic coil to deliver 32Ω hi-res audio and emphasized bass, while the ENC mic effectively cuts 80% of background noise during calls. Dual connectivity via both USB-C and 3.5mm plugs, along with a lightweight 71g build and three sizes of soft ear tips, ensures broad device support and long-wear comfort. These wired earbuds are best for call-heavy users and commuters needing reliable noise isolation, reflected in call and commute scores of 51.8 and 47.6, though they are poorly suited for fitness at 28.6.
About This Earbuds
A hybrid dual-driver setup pairs a balanced armature with a dynamic coil to deliver 32Ω hi-res audio and emphasized bass, while the ENC mic effectively cuts 80% of background noise during calls. Dual connectivity via both USB-C and 3.5mm plugs, along with a lightweight 71g build and three sizes of soft ear tips, ensures broad device support and long-wear comfort. These wired earbuds are best for call-heavy users and commuters needing reliable noise isolation, reflected in call and commute scores of 51.8 and 47.6, though they are poorly suited for fitness at 28.6.
- Form factor in-ear
- Driver type hybrid
- Active noise cancellation
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong anc (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong mic (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile) 9th
- Below average social proof (30th percentile) 30th
- Below average build (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | hybrid |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | Wired Earbud In Ear Headphones With Mic Noise-canceling Call,Deep bass Hi-Fi Noise Cancellation Earbuds Wired Immersive Bass Dual-unit Earphones compatible with iPhone 15 16 17 Pro Max Air Android etc |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
Earbud Battery
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple Wired Earbud In Ear | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Soundcore Soundcore P31i | JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 | TOZO Crystal Pods Crystal Pods |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | hybrid | Dynamic | hybrid | Dynamic Driver | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 6 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 7 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 26 | 54 | 50 | 36 | 70 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 | IP68 | IPX5 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Wired Earbud In Ear | 71 | 65.9 | 33.4 | 86.3 | 47 | 70.9 | 9.1 | 30.1 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 98.8 | 91.8 | 72.6 | 93.4 | 99.6 | 89.3 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 91.4 | 99.8 | 96 | 70.9 | 99.3 | 80.1 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.5 | 96.9 | 91.4 | 96.8 | 94 | 70.9 | 84.8 | 89.3 |
| JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 Compare | 88.5 | 90.4 | 98.8 | 46.7 | 88.7 | 93.4 | 96.4 | 69.2 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Crystal Pods Compare | 91.9 | 90.4 | 91.4 | 77.4 | 96.6 | 70.9 | 92.5 | 99.3 |
Usage Scores
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