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Apple Earphones MD827LL A White
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
5.5
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Product Reliability
156week, broke, weeks, working, lasted
+12%
-88%
" ... These worked until the return date, then stopped working. ... "
" ... I've had these earbuds for about two weeks and already the chord has to be held a certain way for the audio to come through correctly. ... I don't know if this was a manufacture error or just a problem with the kind of earbuds but it's not good either way. ... "
" ... Less than a week and they’ve already stopped working. ... "
" ... They were of such poor quality that they both broke within a week. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, these only lasted a week and one of the earbuds stopped working. ... "
" ... Left earbud has broken after not even two weeks of use. ... "
" ... My previous apple earbuds lasted over 2 years. ... "
" ... These broke within a few weeks of use . ... "
Sound Quality
138apple, headphones, sounds, hear, terrible
+41%
-59%
" ... The sound isn't good. ... "
" ... The sound is uneven between the two earbuds and they are even visibly different than authentic Apple headphones. ... The sound also gets scratchy if you're walking around while using them. ... "
" ... the sound quality is terrible. ... Just moving around I was getting static noises in my ear, not a fan! ... "
" ... sound too low. ... "
" ... Terrible quality audio. ... "
" ... Not very good sound quality and very flimsy- I don’t think I had them for even a week before they broke. ... "
" ... Sound quality is really bad and the build quality is low. ... "
" ... Not an authentic Apple product, I ordered these to replace my broken Apple headphones and everything seemed fine until I started listening to music through them. ... The terrible sound quality was noticeable immediately and only then did I notice these have no Apple marking on the back of the case like they show in the picture. ... "
Headphones
123apple, earbuds, ear, sound, earphones
+40%
-60%
" ... These earbuds, and I like earbuds by the way, are just terrible. ... "
" ... The sound is uneven between the two earbuds and they are even visibly different than authentic Apple headphones. ... "
" ... There’s no way these are real Apple headphones. ... "
" ... Very poor earphones. ... "
" ... They are NOT apple headphones. ... "
" ... These are not Apple headphones. ... "
" ... The product doesn't seem to be a real apple Earphones . ... "
" ... As the other reviewers say, these headphones are not the actual Apple headphones they purport themselves to be. ... "
Marketplace
113apple, original, seller, authentic, earpods
+37%
-63%
" ... That was fake news, ok? ... I think it's because of China. ... "
" ... I will not purchase these/from this seller again. ... "
" ... These are definitely fake. ... "
" ... I emailed the seller but did not get any response. ... "
" ... This is a counterfeit product. ... "
" ... But they are garbage. ... "
" ... Must be knockoff. ... "
" ... Wrong wrong wrong wrong . ... wrong wrong wrong wrong . ... "
Build Quality
75apple, week, knock, apart, fell apart
+11%
-89%
" ... The control switch on the wire, which felt poorly made to begin with, had snapped off, leaving an exposed circuit board and wires. ... "
" ... One earbud broke apart as I went to use it for the first time - apparently the earpiece wasn't glued together properly. ... "
" ... The case they came in doesn't even have the Apple logo on them. ... "
" ... The material of them doesn’t feel like legitimate Apple headphones either. ... "
" ... Not very good sound quality and very flimsy- I don’t think I had them for even a week before they broke. ... "
" ... These broke within a few weeks of use . ... "
" ... These seem to be a knock off and do not hold up to the quality of product I expect from Apple. ... "
" ... They fell apart in a week and sounded horrible. ... "
Original Product
69apple, original, authentic, genuine, earpods
+19%
-81%
" ... That was fake news, ok? ... "
" ... These are definitely fake. ... "
" ... This is a counterfeit product. ... "
" ... But they are garbage. ... "
" ... Must be knockoff. ... "
" ... Wrong wrong wrong wrong . ... wrong wrong wrong wrong . ... "
" ... These are cheap knock-offs. ... "
" ... Fake expensive rip what else you need to know ... "
Comfort
52ears, earbuds, one ear, hurt, fit
+27%
-73%
" ... While they weren’t built as well as Apple EarPods, I expected them to last longer than 24 hours. ... "
" ... The material of them doesn’t feel like legitimate Apple headphones either. ... "
" ... I keep getting electric shocks in my ears when using them. ... "
" ... These headphones were staticky they started to hurt my ear because of all the static. ... "
" ... Didn't feel like the headphones you get with your iPhone products, to begin with, and the head covering the part that goes into the ear broke off after a few days after receiving the product. ... "
" ... Fell asleep with them in and woke up and a bud was snapped in half! ... "
" ... The material also feels different. ... "
" ... I didn't event want to put them into my ears. ... "
Price
51waste your money, waste of money, waste, apple, money
+31%
-69%
" ... Do not waste your money. ... "
" ... Complete waste of money. ... "
" ... waste of money ... "
" ... These are a horrible do not waste your money on these. ... Please please please don't waste your money. ... "
" ... DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY. ... "
" ... Not worth more than $5. ... "
" ... Garbage not worth the 12 bucks ... "
" ... Was suspect of the cheaper price, definitely not genuine Apple product. ... "
Controls
49button, buttons, control, pause, mic
+10%
-90%
" ... The left side? ... "
" ... The volume/pause button on it doesn’t work. ... "
" ... The volume button doesn’t work, right out of the box ... "
" ... The area where you control volume broke apart less than two weeks if simple use. ... "
" ... Volume and play/pause button broke within three days of receiving this. ... "
" ... The sound is very tinny and the volume up/down buttons don't work. ... "
" ... Only one earbud plays sound and the control buttons do not work. ... "
" ... The buttons for the volume are both not working properly. ... "
Returns
39refund, returning, back, returned, return window
+5%
-95%
" ... I will be returning. ... "
" ... Will be returning! ... "
" ... Will be returning. ... "
" ... Requested a refund and returning this item. ... "
" ... Had to be returned. ... "
" ... And of course, it is just past the return window. ... "
" ... Not even worth the postage to return them what a scam. ... "
" ... Don't waste the time to have to return them. ... "
Delivery
36received, broken, delivery, arrived on time, shipping
+81%
-19%
" ... They arrived perfectly packaged and are just want I desire. ... "
" ... Product is a known entity - service from order to delivery to follow up was fantastic. ... "
" ... very fast shipping. ... "
" ... Delivery was fast! ... "
" ... No issue with delivery. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Only draw back is the shipping. ... "
" ... This came in an original box! ... "
Cables
34wires, cord, sound quality, broken, apple
+6%
-94%
" ... Cord is crap. ... "
" ... The control switch on the wire, which felt poorly made to begin with, had snapped off, leaving an exposed circuit board and wires. ... "
" ... Wire frayed within 3 days DO NOT BUY ... "
" ... Only works on some occasions, have to move cord around at times to make them work properly. ... "
" ... The cord was folded on itself and wedged into the case. ... "
" ... The plastic covers the wire is so different from the original cable that I had. ... "
" ... The ear bud cords were different lengths and they looked very cheap. ... "
" ... The wires are stiffer than the apple version. ... "
Fit
33ear, broke, head, fell apart, fall
+24%
-76%
" ... They broke after two uses (the right ear bud doesn't put out sound). ... "
" ... They fell apart in a week and sounded horrible. ... "
" ... Didn't feel like the headphones you get with your iPhone products, to begin with, and the head covering the part that goes into the ear broke off after a few days after receiving the product. ... "
" ... Purchased for use with iphone 6s and the Mic doesn't seem to work properly. ... "
" ... Only work out of one ear unless held in the right position. ... "
" ... Fell apart at first use ... "
" ... They last 60 days then fall apart. ... "
" ... It's ok for just earbuds, but not the same quality as even the earbuds that come with the iPhone. ... "
Device Compatibility
24work, apple, ones, real, devices
+63%
-38%
" ... Work perfectly w my iPhone ... "
" ... Can tell the difference between these and the stock ones that come with the phone. ... "
" ... Just like the ones i got with my iPhone. ... "
" ... These work perfectly with my iPhone. ... I would recommend these to anyone who needs headphones for their devices. ... "
" ... These are perfect for any iPhone. ... "
" ... Bought this for the grandson's iPhone 6s and it works great. ... "
" ... Perfect for my iphone ... "
" ... Just got mine in the mail and they were oringinal just like in the box of a new Apple iPhone! ... "
Call quality
24people, call, talking, sound, phone calls
+25%
-75%
" ... Microphone does not work at all so don’t purchase if you ever use your headphones to make phone calls. ... "
" ... Useless for making voice recordings ... "
" ... The microphone barely works and I have to yell for anyone to hear me while talking. ... "
" ... It appeared to be faulty, as no one could hear me. ... "
" ... They produce a static on conference calls. ... "
" ... The quality of the headset is bad, I have to keep moving the entrance because many times only the right part of the headset is working. ... "
" ... Created a horrible buzzing sound every time I tried to use them for a call. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, while I could hear sound it was extremely muffled and sometimes you could hear a distinct crackle and pop. ... "
Design
22look, similar, packaging, look and feel, feel
+55%
-45%
" ... They look just like the Apple product, but they definitely are not Apple quality. ... "
" ... They work good and look good. ... "
" ... They look and feel exactly like apple earpods. ... "
" ... Appear to be really Apple Product and works well. ... "
" ... Look good, work good ... "
" ... They look like the real ones. ... "
" ... They look and feel just like the real ones. ... They even come in the same retail packaging to fool you. ... "
" ... Even if they are not they look and feel very similar to the actual. ... "
Volume
18loud, sound, ear, speakers, low
+28%
-72%
" ... Isn’t as loud as I wanted them to. ... "
" ... sound too low. ... "
" ... The seals around the speakers themselfs aren’t properly placed so the left ear bud isn’t as loud as the other one. ... "
" ... They work, volume and mic don’t function. ... "
" ... Volume up button does not work, volume is crackly ... "
" ... The volume is not equal from ear to ear. ... "
" ... They screech so loud in your ear like a high-pitched jackhammer and you can't get them out of your ear fast enough. ... "
" ... The volume control doesn't work. ... "
For Kids
16loves, bought, earbuds, purchased, grandson
+94%
-6%
" ... well my daughter bought them for my sons birthday. ... "
" ... Perfect for my daughters needs ... "
" ... Bought for my daughter who has the new iPhone she loves them ... "
" ... My son loves the earpods! ... "
" ... my grandson loves them ... "
" ... My son is happy ... "
" ... My son has gone through so many earbuds! ... He loves them ... "
" ... We purchased these for our granddaughter's birthday. ... "
Product As Described
15product, described, exactly, advertised, works
+73%
-27%
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... These EarPods work exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Product was as expected ... "
" ... It was exactly what I pictured. ... "
" ... all as expected ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Item as described ... "
" ... Quality as described~ ... "
Defective Delivery
14defective, came, yesterday, received, pair
+7%
-93%
" ... both were bad, so I doubt It was just a one-off defect. ... "
" ... I got this package on a friday and by Monday they had broken. ... "
" ... Product was defective. ... "
" ... Just opened these yesterday and they've broken in an unusual way ... "
" ... it came broken. ... "
" ... I usually love these, but it came broken. ... "
" ... Shipped broken pair. ... "
" ... it is not original earpad so, I return it I have my original damaged earpad when I compared between two both does not have same length and color are different. ... "
Bass
13sound, sound quality, clear, treble, music
+69%
-31%
" ... Terrible tin-sounding treble heavy instead of the amazing clear sound and full bass of my previous pair. ... "
" ... My son says that these earpieces have not a lot of bass but real clear trouble ... "
" ... omg love these so much, great bass and i can hear EVERYTHING in the song. ... "
" ... Bass and sound is the same. ... "
" ... They have decent bass response, very muddy mids and harsh highs. ... "
" ... There is also a big difference in sound quality when listening to music(fakes have little to no bass). ... "
For Running
11earbuds, use, running, pair, looking
+64%
-36%
" ... I' m still using them, and would order these earbuds again. ... "
" ... I use them everyday for the gym, running and casual use ... "
" ... What I recommend, look for other earphones. ... "
" ... earbuds work with no issues ... "
" ... These headphones work great. ... "
Bluetooth
11pairs, headphones, first, quality, new
+55%
-45%
" ... I guess I'll use them as a backup pair and find a better quality pair. ... "
" ... I prefer using my original pair. ... "
" ... I lost my first pair but found them after I had my new pair for a week. ... "
" ... So we are good with this pair. ... "
" ... Just like when you get a brand new pair with a brand new iPhone! ... "
Cleaning
10came, dirty, dirt, sound
+50%
-50%
" ... They were dirty. ... "
" ... Mine came with noticeable DIRT on them. ... "
" ... Also, I'm pretty sure it was used as the buds looked dirty. ... "
" ... My husband scratched his face so deeply trying to get them out. ... "
" ... EarPods came in with one cracked and a clump of dirt inside of it. ... "
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