Apple EarPods Pro Reviews

Most people who end up with a pair of EarPods will have received them bundled with another Apple product. While some of them will opt for better sound through third-party headphones (and Macworld will continue to recommend the purchase of third-party headphones for a substantial upgrade in sound quality), many (most?) people will happily listen to the EarPods, never realizing they’re getting a much-improved listening experience compared to Apple’s previous toss-ins.

Overall we are very pleased with the performance of the EarPods. They are comfortable to wear, sound good for the price and should mean that you don't have to worry about upgrading the headphones on your new iGadget straight away. Should you upgrade if you've got the old style? If you aren't looking to break the bank then it's £25 well spent. However if you can stretch the budget to, say, £50 you'll get a more sound for your cash.

A huge improvement to Apple's much-hated bundled earbud, both in terms of sound quality and leakage, but we still wouldn't buy a pair

As a throw-in with a new iPhone or iPod, the EarPods with Remote and Mic are clearly a cut above the freebie headphones that typically are included with mobile devices. They fit and sound significantly better than the last generation of standard-issue Apple earbuds and they work well as a headset, too, with one-touch access to Siri. But they won't fit all ears equally snugly and for some folks (like me), using them on the go may prove troublesome. Could Apple have included some sort of silicone cover that would make them fit more securely? Sure. But it didn't, so I suspect third-party manufacturers will fill the void with special covers that give the EarPods more grip. Of course, many folks will be fine with them the way they are, will have nothing but praise for them, and will think I'm crazy for not awarding them 4 stars. But then again, others will think they're only so-so for $29 and will think anything above 3 stars is a reach. Because how you'll end up feeling about the EarPods is so dependent on the shape of your ears, it's hard to nail down an exact rating for these guys (as you can see, I've settled on 3.5 stars). The good news is that with so many people buying new iPhones and iPods, there will be plenty of these around for you to try before you buy. And I suggest you do.

There is no value to be found here. Buy something else.

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