Fit
- Apple EarPods with USB-C
- Fixed open-fit earbud design
- JBL Tune 125BT
- 3 sizes: S, M
Earbud comparison
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected ![]() Apple EarPods with USB-C
KSh 5,500In Stock | 02 ![]() JBL Tune 125BT
KSh 6,300In Stock |
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The JBL Tune 125BT is the stronger choice: it is wireless with up to 16 hours of battery, while the Apple EarPods with USB-C only costs KSh 800 less.
The main differences to help you choose.
| Priority | Apple EarPods with USB-C | JBL Tune 125BT |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Fixed open-fit earbud design | 3 sizes: S, M and L |
| Battery life | Wired design | Up to 16 hours music playback and talk time |
| Two devices | Wired design | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | In-line remote for volume, media playback and calls | 3-button remote with microphone for music and call management |
| Connections | USB-C wired | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Audio | Engineered for high-quality audio with deep, rich bass | JBL Pure Bass Sound |
| Charging | Wired design | 10 minutes for 1 hour of playback |
| Voice assistant | Siri via connected Apple device | Supported |
| Type | USB-C Wired Earphones | Wireless Neckband Earphones |
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Explore the full specifications, section by section.
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | JBL Tune 125BT |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | JBL |
| Model | EarPods (USB-C) | Tune 125BT |
| Announced | 2023 | 2020 |
| Type | USB-C Wired Earphones | Wireless Neckband Earphones |
| Color | — | Black |
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | JBL Tune 125BT |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 16.2g |
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | JBL Tune 125BT |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Wired design | Up to 16 hours music playback and talk time |
| Charging Time | Wired design | 2 hours |
| Fast Charging | Wired design | 10 minutes for 1 hour of playback |
| Charging Port | Wired design | USB-C / Type-C |
| Wireless Charging | Wired design | Not applicable |
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | JBL Tune 125BT |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | USB-C wired | Wireless |
| Bluetooth | Wired design | Bluetooth 5.0; profiles HFP v1.5, HSP v1.2, A2DP v1.2 and AVRCP v1.5 |
| Bluetooth Range | Wired design | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Wired design | Yes |
| Connector | USB-C | Not applicable |
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | JBL Tune 125BT |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri via connected Apple device | Supported |
| Special Features | Anatomically shaped EarPods design | JBL Pure Bass Sound; magnetic cable management; multi-point connection; flat tangle-free cable |
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | JBL Tune 125BT |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | — |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | — |
| Spatial Audio | No | — |
| Microphones | Built-in microphone | 1 built-in microphone |
| Audio Features | Engineered for high-quality audio with deep, rich bass | JBL Pure Bass Sound; sensitivity 96 dB SPL @ 1kHz/1mW |
| Drivers | — | 8.6mm dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz–20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | JBL Tune 125BT |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | No charging case | No charging case |
| Case Battery Life | — | — |
| Case Charging | — | — |
| Case Charging Port | — | — |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | — |
| Case Dimensions | — | — |
| Case Weight | — | — |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | — | — |
| Case Features | — | — |
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | JBL Tune 125BT |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | In-line remote for volume, media playback and calls | 3-button remote with microphone for music and call management |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Fixed open-fit earbud design | 3 sizes: S, M and L |
| Specification | Apple EarPods with USB-C | JBL Tune 125BT |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | EarPods (USB-C) | 1 pair of Tune 125BT headphones |
| Charging Case | No charging case | No charging case |
| Charging Cable | No charging required | 1 Type-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | Integrated cable | Not applicable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Fixed open-fit design | 3 sizes of ear tips (S, M and L) |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick Start Guide; warning card; warranty card; safety sheet |
These products have the same published specifications.
For most buyers the JBL Tune 125BT is the better buy; the Apple EarPods with USB-C makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.
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