The Apple EarPods (3.5mm) are the most universally compatible of Apple’s wired earphone range. The 3.5mm headphone jack connects to the widest possible range of devices without any adapter: MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, iPad with 3.5mm port, Mac desktops, Windows PCs, laptops, Android phones, portable audio players and any other audio source with a standard headphone socket. For iPhone 7 and later — which removed the headphone jack — Apple’s Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter provides direct compatibility, and a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter connects them to iPhone 15 and later. The audio path is purely analogue: the 3.5mm plug delivers an analogue signal directly from the device, with no onboard DAC required. The EarPod shape is not a conventional circular earbud — it is designed around ear geometry to direct sound toward the canal and provide a comfortable open-ear fit without silicone tips. The speaker tuning delivers deep, rich bass with clear midrange for music, calls, podcasts and video. The 3-button inline remote handles all playback and communication functions: volume up and down, play/pause, track skip, call answer and end, and Siri via long press. The microphone captures voice clearly for calls and voice memos. Sweat and water resistant. Genuine Apple, 1-year warranty.
Universal 3.5mm
Works with Every Device — No DAC Required
The 3.5mm headphone jack is the global audio standard — present on MacBook Air (with 3.5mm port), MacBook Pro, all Mac desktops, iPads with headphone ports, Windows laptops, gaming handhelds, HiFi equipment, car stereos and virtually every audio source produced in the last 50 years. Unlike USB-C EarPods which contain an internal DAC and work only with USB-C audio devices, the 3.5mm version carries a pure analogue signal and works with every headphone socket without exception. For use with current iPhones (iPhone 15 and later, which have USB-C), a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter connects them directly. For iPhone 7 through 14 (Lightning port), Apple’s Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter provides compatibility. On Mac, iPad and all 3.5mm devices: plug in and play immediately — no adapter, no configuration, no drivers.
EarPod Design + Audio
Ear Geometry Engineered — Open-Ear Fit
The EarPod housing is shaped to conform to the outer ear rather than pressing inward with a circular profile — the result of Apple’s research into ear geometry across thousands of measurements. The angled housing directs the speaker port toward the ear canal for efficient sound delivery, while the open-ear fit leaves the ear unoccluded. This makes EarPods comfortable for all-day wear for users who find in-ear silicone tips fatiguing or uncomfortable, and means ambient sound reaches the ear naturally — suitable for situations where total isolation would be unsafe or inappropriate. The speaker tuning prioritises deep, rich bass alongside clear midrange, delivering a balanced acoustic profile for music, calls, podcasts and video across all connected devices.
3-Button Remote + Mic
Full Playback Control — Siri Ready
The 3-button inline remote on the right cable gives full control without touching the device. 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 real-time level adjustment. During a call: centre button answers or ends; double press rejects an incoming call; press and hold activates Siri for hands-free operation. The integrated microphone handles calls, FaceTime, voice memos and dictation. Remote functions work natively on all Apple devices. Volume control via the remote is also functional on most Android devices. Note: Siri activation via the remote is specific to Apple devices.
Great choice if you…
✔ Use a Mac, iPad or PC with a 3.5mm headphone port
✔ Want genuine Apple earphones for use across multiple devices
✔ Prefer open-ear fit with no silicone tips to insert
✔ Need reliable wired earphones that never need charging
✔ Own an iPhone 7–14 with the Lightning to 3.5mm adapter
Consider something else if…
✖ Your iPhone is 15 or later — EarPods USB-C connect directly without adapter
✖ You need Active Noise Cancellation — see AirPods Pro
✖ You want wireless freedom — see AirPods or AirPods Pro
Technical Specifications
| Brand / Model | Apple EarPods (3.5mm Headphone Plug) |
| Model Number | A1472 |
| Connector | 3.5mm headphone jack (TRS/TRRS) |
| Fit Type | Open-ear (EarPod geometry — no ear tip required) |
| Remote | 3-button inline (volume ↑/↓ + centre) · Siri via long press |
| Microphone | Built-in (inline remote) |
| Water Resistance | Sweat and water resistant |
| Colour | White |
| Cable Length | Approx. 1m |
| Compatibility | Any device with 3.5mm headphone jack — Mac, iPad, PC, laptop, Android |
| iPhone Compatibility | iPhone 6 and earlier: direct · iPhone 7–14: Lightning to 3.5mm adapter · iPhone 15+: USB-C to 3.5mm adapter |
| Warranty | 1 Year Apple |
Box Contents
Condition
Brand New — Retail Packaging
Warranty
1 Year Apple
Delivery
4–5 Working Days · Fully Tracked
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