Apple
EarPods (USB-C)
- USB-C wired
- Inline remote
- Cheapest pick
Price when we saw it
$19seen at Apple on 16 Aug 2026
No retailer rating is included in this comparison.
What we can tell you
Wired earbuds with a USB-C plug and an inline remote, at a price where there is very little to weigh up. They do not seal in the ear, so there is no passive isolation and no cancellation, which is either fine or disqualifying depending on where you plan to use them. Nothing to charge and nothing to pair.
What the specifications favour
- Very cheap, with an inline remote and microphone
- USB-C, so it works with phones that dropped the jack
- Nothing to charge or pair
What to check before you buy
- No noise cancellation, and no seal for passive isolation
- USB-C only. The 3.5 mm version is a separate product
- Almost no specification is published
Published specifications
The table shows the specifications recorded in this comparison. “Not recorded” means a value is missing here, not that the product lacks the feature or that the manufacturer has never published it.
| How it is worn | In-ear |
|---|---|
| Back design | Not recorded |
| Active noise cancellingOnly recorded where a source describes cancellation the wearer hears. | Not recorded |
| Transparency / ambient modeLets outside sound in. The opposite of cancellation, not a form of it. | Not recorded |
| Microphone noise reductionCleans up what the far end hears on a call. Does nothing for the wearer. | Not recorded |
| Passive isolation claimedIsolation from the seal alone. Also not active cancellation. | Not recorded |
| Connections | USB-C |
| Bluetooth version | Not recorded |
| Codecs | Not recorded |
| Two devices at once (multipoint) | Not recorded |
| Battery life | Not recorded |
| Battery life with case | Not recorded |
| Battery life, as quoted | Not recorded |
| Driver diameter | Not recorded |
| Driver type | Not recorded |
| Impedance | Not recorded |
| Frequency response | Not recorded |
| Microphone | Built-in |
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Folds | Not recorded |
| Detachable cable | Not recorded |
| Cable length | Not recorded |
| Water resistanceAn absent rating means none was published, not that the product has none. | Not recorded |
| Companion app | Not recorded |
| Spatial audio | Not recorded |
Which setup filters match this product?
Use these categories to narrow your options in the setup builder. Check the specifications for the full list of supported features.
- Form factor
- Earbuds
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No ANC
What this page is based on
We have not tested this product. This page summarizes published specifications and retailer information; the sources and price dates are shown below. A missing value means it is not recorded in this comparison.
Sources (1)
- Apple: EarPods (USB-C): $19.00, USB-C plug, built-in remote and microphone, no noise cancellation claimed (Manufacturer, read 16 Aug 2026)Cited for: the model name, the price, how it connects, the specifications
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