Apple EarPods (MD827)

3840 reviews

Jun, 2025

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price (164)
sound (130)
comfort (55)
usability (39)
design (33)

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reliability (21)
durability (15)
mids quality (1)
treble quality (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 3840 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. Reviewers really like the design and usability. The comfort and sound also get good feedback. Many are negative about the mids quality and treble quality. There are some mixed views about the noise isolation and size.

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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 85/100 = 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. People really like the design and usability. The comfort and price also get good opinions, but there are some critical views about the reliability and size.

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

Jun, 2025

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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. Views about the size and design are overall positive. The comfort and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed opinions about the bass quality. Some have doubts about the portability and reliability.

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

Jun, 2025

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Apple EarPods

Boxed with the iPhone 5, Apple is looking to revolutionise headphones with the EarPods

Good clarity, Much improved bass response, Good remote

Weak mid-range, Quickly work their way out of optimum position

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Apple EarPods review

The Apple EarPods are worthy new buds for the latest iPhone 5

Comfortable fit ; Spacious sound ; Good amount of bass

Midrange a little harsh ; Could do with more precision and clarity

A vast improvement over Apple's original buds, but not quite up with the best at this price

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : Libby Plummer (t3.com)

Hands on: Apple EarPods review

The Apple EarPods have been three years in the making but was it worth it?

Slick design ; Decent bass ; Improved noise isolation

Pricey for the quality ; Don't feel entirely stable ; Sonics lack clarity

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : TechRadar (techradar.com)

Apple EarPods review

Apple's redesigned earphones

Comfortable fit ; Bigger clicker ; Improved performance

No noise isolation ; Muddy performance ; Awful price

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

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Apple EarPods

If there has been one certainty when it comes to Apple products since the launch of the original iPod, it was that the headphones in the box were rubbish. Overall we are very pleased with the performance of the EarPods. They are comfortable to wear,...

Comfortable, volume control on cable, sound good, cheap

Easily fall out, no real depth to the bass

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...

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : R Matthew Ward (techadvisor.co.uk)

New Apple EarPods review: hands on

Speaking of the earpieces, that's where the action is. The new earpieces have an oblong, roughly teardrop-shaped silhouette rather than the circular silhouette of the previous earbuds. This shape is the result of Apple's new design process for the...

We'll update this hands on review with more-thorough impressions of sound quality after we’ve spent more time with the EarPods.

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : R. Matthew Ward (goodgearguide.com.au)

Apple's new EarPods headphones

Apple's new EarPods headphones: what's the verdict?

Secure and comfortable fit ; Solid bass ; Improved overall sound

Sound leakage ; Fit still far from perfect

If you don't have a set of EarPods, are they worth spending $35 for? In the world of headphones, $35 is fairly inexpensive, and if you're simply looking to upgrade from existing Apple earbuds, or to replace a lost or broken set, we can recommend the...

Sep, 2012

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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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