There are some mild positives. The soundstage, though somewhat disappointing, isn’t as bad as you’d imagine given the other sound characteristics. There’s good instrument separation, and relatively good depth, too. Overall, though it’s fair to say, these are among the worst earphones I’ve ever listened to.

Requires software version 1.0.3 for iPod nano (4th generation), 2.0.1 for iPod classic (120GB), and 2.2 or later for iPod touch (2nd generation). To access and use all Apple Card features and products available only to Apple Card users, you must add Apple Card to Wallet on an iPhone or iPad that supports and has the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Apple Card is subject to credit approval, available only for qualifying applicants in the United States, and issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Perhaps the EarPods’ one saving grace is that the in-line mic provides excellent call quality and the three-button remote works well for both call handling and media controls.

When you open up the Device Manager, your AirPods will show up as a “head telephone”. How to Make Your Apple AirPods Work as a Mic However, because most of Apple’s hardware is specifically designed for Macbook and other Apple products, it isn’t surprising that you’ll run into some compatibility issues connecting with non-Apple products. ORAIMO Headset , SHOPLINE Headset , Leaf Ear Headset , Pebble Headset , Creative Headset , Sony Headset , Marshall Headset , truke Headset , Czech Headset , HRX Headset , Huawei Headset , RoyalRich Headset , Logitech Headset , Blaupunkt Headset , Fire-Boltt Headset , WROGN Headset , Ubon Headset , Drumstone Headset , Audio & Video , Hetton Headset Connecting your Apple earbuds to your PC won’t be a simple plug and play experience compared to if you were to connect them to your Macbook or iPhone. These earbuds just work more optimally on Apple devices.

If you have tried those conventional, circular earbuds, then we’re sure you get all the hype about the Apple earpods. Unlike those circular earbuds, these earpods from Apple are designed to make your music experience more enjoyable and comfortable. The speakers inside these EarPods are designed to maximize sound output and minimize sound loss. The speakers inside the EarPods have been engineered to maximize sound output and minimize sound loss, which means you get high-quality audio. Although it may not be intended, your Apple headphones can indeed work effectively as a mic on your PC.The EarPods have a few flaws, though, the biggest being the overall build quality and connection between the cable and both plug and earpieces. The whole thing feels flimsy and fragile to me and I’d advise when removing them to do so by grasping the plug and not pulling the cable itself. I also found they weren’t the most secure in my ears, the glossy plastic shells meaning that they kept slipping out.