Apple EarPods (MD827)

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May, 2024

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durability (15)
mids quality (1)
treble quality (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3841 reviews of Apple EarPods (MD827). The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Comments about the design and usability are generally positive. The comfort and sound are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the mids quality and treble quality, while views about the noise isolation and size are different.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Apple EarPods (MD827) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple EarPods (MD827)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 435 user reviews of Apple EarPods (MD827) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the design and usability. The comfort and price also get good reviews, but there are some critical opinions about the reliability and size.

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72% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple EarPods (MD827)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 394 user reviews of Apple EarPods (MD827) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People really like the size and design. The comfort and usability are also mentioned favorably, but comments are divided on the bass quality. The portability and reliability get less positive views.

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44% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Joe Pollicino (engadget.com)

Apple EarPods review: A $29 revolution in earbuds or another set for the recycling bin?

Whether you think they're infamous or merely a signature piece of Apple design, there's no doubt most of us have been exposed the company's iconic white

Comfortable fit ; Best-in-class sound quality ; Improved inline remote

Not ideal for loud environments ; White cord, earbuds will get dirty fast

Apple's EarPods are a clear improvement over the company's old earbuds, but that's not saying much.

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Caleb Denison (digitaltrends.com)

Apple EarPods Review

When all is said and done, Apple's new EarPods are an improvement on the earbuds they replace, but only marginally so.

When all is said and done, Apple’s new EarPods are an improvement on the earbuds they replace, but only marginally so. It’s hard to imagine anyone would compare the two and express a preference for the older model. With that said, we had hoped for a...

Sep, 2012

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Apple EarPods a big improvement over original Earbuds

Apple's Earbuds were introduced with the original iPod in 2001. After 11 years, Apple has replaced the iconic white earpieces with the EarPods (US$29). I boug...

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Apple's EarPods sound decent -- if they fit

The iPhone 5 and new iPod Touches now come with new, improved in-ear headphones with a built-in mic. While they're a lot better, they do have some potential shortcomings.

The ; offer mostly impressive sound, with good detail and better bass than Apple's previous headphones. They're also lightweight, with a comfortable fit, and have an integrated inline remote and microphone for making calls and controlling your music...

Some people may find that the EarPods don't fit securely in their ears, and these earbuds also let in a lot of sound and leak a little sound, too.

Apple's EarPods offer much-improved sound over the previous standard-issue earbuds, but they won't fit all ears equally well -- and that fit will determine whether you think they're great or just so-so.

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Apple EarPods

Apple's new EarPods are the better-fitting, better-sounding earbuds iPods and iPhones should have had all along.

Great sound for the price. Surprisingly strong bass considering it's not an in-canal design. Inexpensive. Includes small carrying case.

Design still doesn't fit everyone. Doesn't block out any external noise and some sound leaks out.

Performance and Conclusions Second welcome surprise: Bass. In my tests, Muse's "Uprising" had all the kick drum and midbass rumble it was supposed to have. In Metallica's Mastered-For-iTunes "Hate Train," I could still hear the kick drum even with the...

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Sam Vafaei , Marc Henney, Jean-Christophe Lamontag (rtings.com)

Apple EarPods HEADPHONES

The Apple EarPods are simple but decent earbuds for casual listening. They're well-built, comfortable but not the most versatile headphones as their open fit lets in a lot of noise. They're also a bit too unstable to run with (unlike the ). But, on the...

Great portable design. ; Simple and easy-to-use controls.

Poor isolation from ambient noise. ; Easily falls out of your ears. ; Bass and treble delivery varies significantly across users.

Mar, 2018

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Expert review by : Chris Thomas (reviewed.com)

Apple EarPods

The new Apple EarPods are here and they are an incredible improvement.

Not the best in the world, but extremely impressive for $30 new

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Adel (technoodling.net)

Review: Apple’s new EarPods

I already had tons of earphones in the house.

Nice, new ergonomic design ; Great sound reproduction ; Relatively inexpensive for its class ; Stays in the ear

Not very loud ; Distorts a little at maximum volume

Apple’s EarPods aren’t the perfect pair of buds, but are certainly decent, inexpensive earphones that stay comfortably in your ears.

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : thinkdigit.com (thinkdigit.com)

Apple EarPods Review

Apple's new EarPods are the better-fitting, better-sounding earbuds iPods and iPhones should have had all along.

Great sound for the price, Surprisingly strong bass considering it's not an in-canal design, Inexpensive, Includes small carrying case

Design still doesn't fit everyone, Doesn't block out any external noise and some sound leaks out

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : gadgetmac.com (gadgetmac.com)

Apple EarPods Review

Apple has changed its iconic white earbuds quite a few times since their inception with the first ever iPod. Improving them little by little. This time Apple drastically improved and redesigned one of the most discerned headphones ever created. The new...

Aug, 2012

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