Apple EarPods Headphones with Lightning Connector
- Earbud Headphone
- 1
- 1.1 ounces
- Better rated than 90%
A dependable wired backup for a Lightning device, not a pair to buy for sound quality or isolation.
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How it ranks among the 21 earbud headphones we track
4.5★ across 18,400 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
18,400 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
10,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Apple's wired EarPods with a Lightning connector, shaped to the geometry of the ear rather than a round bud, with a built-in remote for volume, playback and calls plus a microphone for calls and Siri.
These are the earbuds Apple used to bundle with Lightning-port iPhones before USB-C, so they trade the fit tricks of newer earbuds for a plug-and-play design with no battery to manage. There is no case, no ear tips and no charging routine, just a cable that plugs straight into a Lightning port.
- Lightning connector, no charging needed
- In-line remote: volume, playback, calls
- Built-in microphone for calls and Siri
- Ear-shaped design rather than round buds
Who it's for
Owners of a Lightning-port iPhone, iPod touch, or an iPadOS iPad who want a wired backup that never needs charging fit this best. Anyone on a USB-C iPhone, or who wants an in-ear seal for noise isolation, should look elsewhere.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Works with no charging or pairing
- Built-in remote and mic for calls and Siri
- Fits any Lightning-port iOS device
- Only works with Lightning, not USB-C phones
- Open fit blocks little outside noise
Performance notes
The remote and microphone work through the Lightning connector itself rather than Bluetooth, so calls, Siri and playback controls respond with a pinch of the cord and there is no pairing step or battery drain to think about. The open design that follows the outer ear's shape means less pressure than sealed tips, at the cost of little to no passive noise blocking.
Specifications
| Brand | Apple |
|---|---|
| Model | MWTY3AM/A |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Weight | 1.1 ounces |
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How it compares
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| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple EarPods Headphones with Lightning ConnectorThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 18,400 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Soundcore by Anker P20i True Wireless EarbudsSoundcore | 4.4 / 5 | 114,400 | 4.5 / 5 |
| TAGRY Bluetooth Headphones True Wireless Earbuds 60H Playback LED Power Display Earphones…Tagry | 4.4 / 5 | 88,600 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.4 Headphones Bass Stereo/Clear Calls, Black | Ear Buds with…Btootos | 4.4 / 5 | 60,700 | 4.5 / 5 |
| JLab Go Air Pop+ EarbudsJLab | 4.4 / 5 | 25,300 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Apple MWTY3AM/A
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector work with the iPhone 15 or 16?
No, those models switched to USB-C. This version's Lightning connector only fits iPhones and iPads that still have a Lightning port.
Can I use these with an iPad?
Yes, on any iPad model with a Lightning port and iPadOS, or an iOS device running iOS 10 or later.
Do these EarPods need charging?
No. They draw power and audio through the Lightning connector itself, so there is no battery to manage.