Apple EarPods Wired In-Ear Earphones with Lightning Connector

Lightning Direct Connection

No Adapter — iPhone 7 to iPhone 14

Every iPhone from iPhone 7 through iPhone 14 uses the Lightning port as its only connector — there is no headphone jack on any of these models. The EarPods Lightning plug directly into the same port used for charging, with no additional adapter. The Lightning connector carries a digital audio signal; a small DAC (digital-to-analogue converter) built into the cable performs the conversion to analogue audio before it reaches the speakers. This means the audio quality is independent of the phone’s headphone amplifier circuit — because there is none. Compatible iPhones: 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max. Also compatible with Lightning iPads: iPad Air 4th gen and earlier, iPad mini 5th gen and earlier, and iPad Pro with Lightning.

EarPod Design + Audio

Ear Geometry Engineered — Open-Ear Comfort

The EarPod housing is shaped to fit the contours of the outer ear rather than pressing inward at a circular profile. The angled housing directs the speaker port toward the ear canal for efficient sound delivery, while the open-ear design leaves the ear unoccluded — no silicone tips to insert or remove, and ambient sound passes through naturally. This makes them comfortable for extended wear and suitable for situations where complete isolation would be unsafe, such as walking or cycling. The speaker tuning delivers deep, rich bass alongside clear midrange — a balanced profile across the full range of audio content including music, calls, podcasts and video playback.

3-Button Remote + Mic

Full Playback Control — Siri Ready

The 3-button inline remote on the right cable provides complete control without touching the iPhone. Centre button: single press plays or pauses; double press skips to the next track; triple press returns to the previous track; press and hold activates Siri. Volume up and down buttons sit above and below the centre for immediate level adjustment. During calls: centre button answers or ends; double press rejects an incoming call when the phone is ringing; press and hold activates Siri for hands-free commands. The integrated microphone handles calls, FaceTime video calls, voice memos and dictation. All functions operate natively on iPhone and iPad with no app or driver required.

Great choice if you…

✔ Own an iPhone 7 through iPhone 14 with a Lightning port
✔ Want genuine Apple wired earphones with no adapter needed
✔ Prefer open-ear fit with no silicone tips
✔ Need a spare or replacement pair for travel, work or the gym
✔ Use a Lightning iPad (Air 4th gen and earlier, mini 5th gen and earlier)

Consider something else if…

✖ Your iPhone is 15 or later (USB-C) — see Apple EarPods USB-C
✖ You need to use these with a Mac, PC or Android — not compatible without adapter
✖ You need Active Noise Cancellation — see AirPods Pro
✖ You want wireless freedom — see AirPods or AirPods Pro

Technical Specifications

Box Contents

Condition

Brand New — Retail Packaging

Warranty

1 Year Apple

Delivery

4–5 Working Days · Fully Tracked