Apple iPod In-Ear

2108 reviews

Mar, 2025

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durability (97)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2108 reviews of Apple iPod In-Ear. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the comfort and durability. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably, but views are divided on the reliability. Many are negative about the soundstage.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Apple iPod In-Ear is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple iPod In-Ear

alaTest has collected and analyzed 729 user reviews of Apple iPod In-Ear from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the durability and usability. The comfort and price also get good feedback. Many are negative about the size and bass quality.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Mar, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple iPod In-Ear

alaTest has collected and analyzed 482 user reviews of Apple iPod In-Ear from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Opinions about the durability and usability are generally positive. The comfort and sound are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the reliability and size.

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57% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Mar, 2025

Expert review by : Xiomara Blanco (cnet.co.uk)

Apple iPod Nano falls short in the era of the smartphone

The Apple iPod Nano has a sleek aluminum design, FM radio, Bluetooth and long battery life.

With no Wi-Fi, you're stuck syncing music via USB from a PC or Mac running iTunes. It doesn't work with Apple Music subscriptions, and the low-res screen is tiny.

The iPod Nano is an aging music player that's hurt by its outdated reliance on iTunes and lack of subscription music compatibility.

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : Mark Brezinski (headphoneinfo.com)

Apple iPod In-ear Headphones Review - Intro

The Apple M9394G/C headphones are the iPod headphone replacement option from Apple. These headphones are a staple everywhere, thanks to the popularity of the iPod and the high rate at which the packaged-in headphones break. It's virtually impossible to...

The "iPod aesthetic" seems to be very popular right now ; These headphones had pretty good frequency response, and great leakage control ; They're small, light weight, and have a great case ; They're $30

The "iPod aesthetic" seems to be very popular right now.; Distortion was crazy bad, they didn't isolate against outside noise as well as other in-ears ; They always feel like they're about to fall out, and then they do ; You can get better for the same...

Chances are, if you've read this review, you're in one of two camps: you're looking for replacement headphones and don't necessarily care about audio quality, or you were an audiophile curious to see how much these headphones sucked. If you were in the...

May, 2008

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Expert review by : Jammer (onheadphones.com)

Apple iPod Hi-Fi Loudspeaker System

Go wireless with your music

Well built and easy to set-up. Works well with all iPod models and the remote is quite good. Can be used outside as long you don't mind the weight of the batteries. Sound quality is very good, but the top end has been lobbed off to protect you from the...

Is not as good as Steve Jobs claims. With all of the batteries inside, it weighs far too much. Top end does not have enough extension. May encourage you to listen far too loudly. Soundstage width and depth suffers due to the design

The iPod Hi-Fi is a credible desktop system that works very well with the iPod, but it is hardly the high-end audio system killer that Steve Jobs bragged about. It faces a lot of competition from Klipsch, Altec Lansing, Monitor Audio, and others.

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Mark Brezinski (washingtonpost.com)

Apple iPod In-ear Headphones

The M9394G/C headphones, better known as the iPod In-ear Headphones, are Apple's $30 replacement option for the pair packaged with its popular media players. The iPods are all about portability, and these headphones are very compact and come with a...

The audio quality isn't great, but it's a bit better than we'd have expected for $30. The main issue we saw is a pretty significant inability to deal with bass. The lower portion of the audible spectrum is really underemphasized, which means your bass...

May, 2008

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Expert review by : Mark Brezinski (reviewed.com)

Apple iPod In-ear Headphones

Our in-depth review of the Apple in-ear headphones.

May, 2008

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Expert review by : Consumer Electronics Net (consumerelectronicsnet.com)

Another great iPod accessory from Apple

The Apple iPod nano is as close to an ideal personal music player that exists on the market today. Not only does it sound great, but its so gorgeous youll be tempted to wear it around your neck like a piece of jewelry. Now you can, with the iPod nano...

Oct, 2005

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Expert review by : iLounge (ilounge.com)

Apple iPod nano Lanyard Headphones

Just when we think we've gotten used to paying a bit extra for iPod add-ons, our readers chime in to snap us back to reality. "I went into an Apple Store and saw the iPod nano Lanyard Headphones," a nano owner contacted us to mention, "and since I...

A simple combination of standard Apple iPod earbuds with a white fabric lanyard necklace and a chrome attachment for the iPod nano. Easy to adjust, minimalist design will likely match all users' fashion needs

Surprisingly high price, even by Apple and standard iPod accessory standards. Nothing special about either the earphones or the lanyard

Ack.... My apologies for mangling your name Flippergirl...... where is the edit button

Oct, 2005

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Consumer review (ciao.co.uk)

Great

After losing the originals that came with my iPhone, I really needed a replacement asap. The last thing I wanted was a fake, and supposing there are supposedly so many on Amazon: I wanted to ensure I was getting the real thing. I was on the verge of...

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Jun, 2016

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Consumer review (ciao.co.uk)

Great idea

I was in a position where I was carrying my Apply Ipod Nano around in my pocket and having the headphone lead stretch to my ears. This was causing problems when I was cleaning, moving around etc as it kept getting caught. Because I love to listen to...

Cheap and effective

Not for joggers

Dec, 2014

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Consumer review (ciao.co.uk)

Much better than expected

A few days ago I decided to buy a new pair of earphones because the last ones weren´t working anymore. At first I didn´t want to buy an Apple product because I had heard some complaints about Apple, but then I gave it a try and bought the iPod...

Sound, design, comfort

Price

Mar, 2014

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