Apple EarPods Headphones with 3.5mm Plug, Wired Ear Buds with Built-in Remote to Control Music, Phone Calls, and Volume

The sound quality is clear and crisp, and they sit comfortably in my ears for long periods. They work perfectly with my laptop, making both work and leisure a pleasure. I loved them so much that I ended up ordering the same pair again. Truly a great purchase for anyone looking for reliable, high-quality headphones.

As a lifelong Windows/Android guy, the Apple Earpods are my all-time favorite earbud. They sound fantastic when compared against other options at their price bracket. I find them quite comfortable, and their design results in pretty cromulent bass for their size. The packaging for these has been changed since their original release over a decade ago. The first versions of these came in a plastic case, which was great for portability as it gave you a safe way to keep them in your pocket while minimizing the risk of damage. These are now packaged in a paperboard box that is clearly meant to be thrown away once you remove the earbuds. While this move makes sense from a sustainability and production cost standpoint, it's an unfortunate one for the user. The old packaging being able to double as a case was a fantastic value add. The wires are a bit thin, but they seem to hold up well to abuse. I have a bad habit of playing with the wire while I listen to music and so far I have not managed to kill these after a couple years of this habit. The thinness makes them easy to fit into a pocket and they have held up well, so perhaps the thinness isn't a big deal from a durability standpoint. These are acoustically quite similar to the original model of Airpods. Due to their ability to play lossless audio, these *technically* are capable of slightly higher sound quality than Airpods, but a casual listener in a noisy environment likely won't know the difference - if you have used Airpods and like them, these are basically the same except with no dependence on bluetooth or a battery and, in my opinion, slightly more comfortable due to their thinner stems that don't need to accommodate batteries and bluetooth radios. I'm not an Apple guy, but I keep coming back to these. I've used generic earbuds that try to clone the design, I've used Pixel Buds, I've used Galaxy Buds, but these are still my favorite and at $20 I've yet to find a better value for the money

Like all Apple accessories, you are getting a very high quality product that is worth it over the price you pay for cheaper, third-party options. The main reason I choose to use headphones over AirPods is because I enjoy listening to electronic music which as a lot of bass, and I have always found that the bass quality of Apple's wired earbuds far exceeds those of the AirPods. Cord length and connective strength is great. Also, with the rise of the performative male, consider getting wired earbuds as they have for some reason become all the rage again.

If you are too lazy to read my essay then I will give a quick rundown: REAL Product - They are real apple earbuds, durable and people are lying Fit / Comfort - They will fit small ears amazingly and feel like nothing is there, big ears not so much Sound - Low end and mid is great. Nothing special, high end slightly lacking but its barely noticable Durability - Lasted me for 1.5 years so far, tough and will survive water (swimming, washing machine) Damage - None. They were perfect and still are right out the box Mic - Dont get for a mic. Its in the speakers themselves and are too quiet, but they are in 2 channels ig Tangling - They do get tangled but they are easy to untangle Overall - 9.5/10, get if you have small or average ears, they feel like nothing is in your ear FULL DETAILED REVIEW: Im writing this to discourage the negative reviews that I see way too much about these things. They are REAL apple made products. They did not come used, broken, or anything. I bought these as I wanted some actual good earbuds that would last. I have used the samsung ones for about 2 years when I broke them, so I tried apple. I found some laying around in school (ik its gross) washed em, and they worked great. Sound quality is actually very good for earbuds, however I havent used any super expensive headphones that would blow me away and make these sound terrible in comparison. The low end or "bass" is very important to me and thankfully it is pretty loud, nothing outstanding or anything though. The High end is kindof lacking but not much, still sounds great. Mid sound is loudest, not overwhelming though, pretty good. Anyway, I lost those, so I ordered them, on Amazon. They came early, unused, undamaged, and they sound great. No complaints and they have lasted me for nearly a year. Now an issue you might have with these buds if at all are 2 things: Fit and Comfort. These will not fit everybody's ears, escpecially big ones. However, they fit in mine perfectly and within a minute I forget I even have anything in my ear, but thats just me. 2 is comfort, which some people have issues with. I think these are incredibly comfortable with the non-silicon tips. They dont hurt, but maybe thats just me. I hate the silicon tips, but some people dont. Either way, you can get used to them. Other things to mention; you can drown these in water or leave them in the wash accidentally and they will work fine. As long as their not in deep water for like over an hour, they should still work. also, Tangling is not a big problem with these. They definetly do get tangled, but they are very easy to ungtangle unlike other buds. Lastly, Microphone. I would not recomment these if you need them to have a good mic. I was surprised to test these and find out the Volume controller that has a mic label on it isnt actually a mic, the phones themselves are. And they are weird. They are wayyyyy too quiet and each but has its own channel, so you can talk into say the left bud and whoever is recieving your mic signal will hear only out the left headphone. You also have to have it so close to your mouth that you are pretty much making out with it. Besides that, they are amazing. Some people with love them, others will hate. If you have small ears, I recomment these. They come in a nice little box too. They will feel like nothing is there. 9.5/10 earbuds in my opinion. Best earbuds I have ever used. GET THEM

Very clearly, tons of customers who ordered Apple Earpods have received dupes. After some research I ordered my pair from the seller Adorama last year, and it seems I made the right choice. I'm ordering my second pair today. My previous Earpods survived about 12 months of constant use, lasting through catastrophic events like severe cord-bending, getting caught on door handles and popping out of the audio jack, my laptop falling off of a countertop and ripping the Earpods out of my ears, etc. Sound quality did degrade after each event, of course, but I don't believe a cheap knockoff would continue to function under such conditions. Final straw was a second laptop fall, directly onto the audio jack, severing the wires. Ah well. As for audio quality, they're ok -- Totally serviceable. These Earpods can produce some extra bass (as in, any bass at all) while other similar-price in-ear phones just don't bother. Treble gets tinny for my taste, but an EQ handles it without muddying things up too much. You'll want a small amp for home use; My ancient FiiO E6 works well with most soundcards and equipment I throw at it, present company included. Crucially, these Earpods won't reproduce minute audio discrepancies very well, and therefore won't reproduce important subtleties either. When my previous pair broke, I fished to a budget-price pair of closed-ear headphones out of my closet, and rediscovered a world of sound. However, half the stuff I liked became unpalatable with that extra dimension added in. You take the good with the bad. The Earpods are extremely comfortable, especially without a cover. I often would forget I had them on, or I'd reach for the cord and realize I wasn't wearing them. Cleaning, on the other hand, requires special tools. Earwax does infiltrate the wire mesh eventually, so you'll need to crack the case open every once in awhile to maintain sound fidelity. Build quality's excellent, though the volume control button flops around a lot even during a normal walk, which introduces wear and tear on the surrounding wires. In my experience, these buttons break pretty quick, but they're just a convenience anyway. Overall, these Earpods are durable, dependable audio equipment, whether they're real or not. I hope my second pair works as well as the first. 4/5 stars.

The corded nature of these earbuds hearkens to an age when connection required patience and care, and when sound, though perhaps not perfected to the audiophile’s standard, yet held a warm fidelity, unadorned and true. In days of yore, one did not hasten to untangle these cords in frustration; rather, it was a familiar ritual, a moment that slowed the spirit in preparation for the melody to come. So too the sound, neither brash nor boastful, which allows the music’s soul to emerge with honesty—unmarred by enhancement, untainted by artifice. And in this simplicity lies the heart of nostalgia, a quiet rebuke of the unchecked fervor for the wireless and the new. In their humble tether, these wired earbuds echo of olden days when life, unmarred by constant charging and pairing, ran at a gentler pace. Verily, they remind us that perhaps modernity’s marvels come not without their own cost, and that sometimes, to be tethered is to be grounded—to hold fast to something real, rather than ever-chasing the intangible promise of the future.

I recently purchased the Apple EarPods with 3.5mm plug, and they’ve completely lived up to the Apple standard. Unlike generic wired earbuds, these feel solid, well-made, and authentic. The audio quality is clear and balanced, whether I’m listening to music, podcasts, or taking calls. The built-in microphone and remote are surprisingly convenient. I can easily adjust volume, skip tracks, or answer calls without fumbling for my phone. The fit is comfortable for long listening sessions, and the wired connection means I never have to worry about charging or Bluetooth connectivity issues. What sets these EarPods apart from other reviews you’ll see is how consistently reliable they are. They’re simple, functional, and just work. There are no gimmicks, no disconnects, no fuss. If you want genuine Apple quality and a dependable listening experience, these are worth every penny.

This works very well I bought it a year or two ago and the volume isn’t to loud. 5/5 recommended