Earpods lightning

🎧 Overview & Compatibility

 

Designed by Apple and introduced in 2016 with the iPhone 7, replacing the traditional 3.5 mm EarPods .

 

Compatible with devices having a Lightning port and running iOS 10 or later—including iPhones, iPads, and the iPod touch .

 

 

 

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🔌 Connector & Audio Quality

 

Features a Lightning connector (no 3.5 mm jack).

 

Delivers digital audio via Lightning—ensuring lossless 48 kHz output and mono 48 kHz mic input, per Apple’s Lightning audio specification .

 

 

 

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🎛 Controls & Microphone

 

Built-in remote on the cable allows:

 

Volume adjustment

 

Music and video playback control (play/pause/track skip)

 

Answering and ending phone calls

 

 

Includes a built-in microphone for calls and Siri voice commands .

 

 

 

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💧 Water Resistance & Design

 

Water‑resistant, offering some protection against sweat and light splashes—not fully waterproof .

 

An in‑ear, ergonomic design molded to match ear geometry for comfort and reduced sound loss .

 

 

 

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📦 Physical Specs & Warranty

 

Weight: about **12 g (0.42 oz)** .

 

Cable length: approximately **3 ft (≈ 0.9 m)** .

 

Warranty: 1-year limited warranty for parts and labor from Apple .

 

Packaging: Sold stand‑alone in recyclable cardboard; does not include a carrying case .

 

 

 

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📋 Summary Table

 

Feature Details

 

Connector Lightning only

Audio/Mic Digital, 48 kHz output and mono mic input

Controls Inline remote: volume, playback, call control

Microphone Yes

Water Resistance Sweat/light splash resistant (not waterproof)

Fit In‑ear, ergonomic design

Weight ~12 g (0.42 oz)

Cable Length ~3 ft 

 

 

 

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ℹ️ Additional Notes

 

Since Apple transitioned to USB‑C starting with the iPhone 15 in 2023, EarPods with Lightning Connector have been phased out and may be discontinued entirely by around 2025 .

 

These EarPods do not support simultaneous charging and liste

ning because the Lightning connector is used for both audio and power .