Headphones
Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector
$14.00
$19.00 -26%
Price captured 2026-09-22 · check Amazon for the current price.
The cheapest product in this entire comparison, with the largest review base of any headphones scraped.
Price history
Editor scores (0–10) — not a manufacturer spec.
| Type | Wired in-ear (Lightning connector) |
|---|---|
| Noise cancellation | — |
| Battery life | — |
| Bluetooth | — |
| Weight | 40 g |
| Water resistance | — |
| Mic included | ✓ Yes |
| Foldable | — |
Editor's take
Apple's basic wired EarPods with a Lightning connector, a built-in remote and microphone, at $14 with 18,720 reviews at 4.5 stars — no battery to charge and no Bluetooth to pair, at the lowest price in this entire comparison.
These are wired earbuds that draw power directly from a Lightning-equipped iPhone or iPad, so there's no battery life to manage and no Bluetooth pairing to deal with — a real advantage for anyone who's tired of charging earbuds or dealing with connection dropouts. The built-in remote lets you adjust volume, control playback, and answer or end calls with a pinch of the cord, and a built-in microphone handles calls, FaceTime and Siri.
At 40g (0.04kg per Amazon's listing), they're among the lightest products in this comparison, unsurprising given the minimal internal componentry compared to wireless earbuds. There's no noise cancellation and no water-resistance rating published — this is a budget, functional accessory rather than a premium listening device.
With 18,720 reviews at 4.5 stars, this has the largest review base by far of any headphones product scraped in this batch — a reflection of how many of these ship as the default iPhone accessory. Requires a Lightning port and iOS 10+, so it won't work with USB-C iPhones or non-Apple devices.
Pros
- 18,720 reviews at 4.5 stars — by far the largest review base in this entire headphones comparison
- The cheapest product in this comparison at $14
- No battery to charge and no Bluetooth pairing required
- Built-in remote and microphone for calls and Siri
Cons
- Requires a Lightning port — incompatible with USB-C iPhones or non-Apple devices
- No noise cancellation and no published water-resistance rating
- Wired design limits mobility compared to every other headphone in this comparison
- No premium sound features like spatial audio or adaptive EQ
Ideal for: iPhone/iPad owners with a Lightning port who want a reliable, no-charging-required backup pair or the cheapest functional option available.
Reviews
18,720 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5 — the largest, most established rating in this comparison.
