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Apple

Good8/10

Consumer electronics and software company behind the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.

Founded
1976
From
United States
HQ
Cupertino, United States
Owned by
Independent
Made in
Mostly China, with growing output in Vietnam and India
www.apple.com

Headphones / earphones / earbuds

Good8/10Premium

For iPhone owners, AirPods Pro are the default recommendation thanks to good ANC, excellent call quality and tight iOS integration, including hearing-health features. On Android they lose much of their appeal, and battery life declines over a few years.

Good at

  • Seamless pairing and switching across Apple devices
  • AirPods Pro: strong ANC and natural Transparency
  • Excellent call mics
  • Easy service through Apple Stores

Weak at

  • Many features lost on Android
  • Sealed batteries fade and can't be replaced by users
  • AirPods Max heavy and costly
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
AirPodsAirPods ProAirPods Max

Best for: iPhone users wanting earbuds that just work

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Headphones / earphones / earbuds brands in United Kingdom

Apple is #2 of 16, best rated first.

#BrandRatingPriceDetails
1SonyJapan9/10ExcellentPremium
2AppleUnited States8/10GoodPremium
3Audio-TechnicaJapan8/10GoodMid-range
4TechnicsJapan8/10GoodPremium
5SteelSeriesDenmark8/10GoodPremium
6BoseUnited States8/10GoodPremium
7SennheiserGermany8/10GoodPremium
8BeyerdynamicGermany7.5/10GoodMid-range
9SoundcoreChina7/10GoodBudget
10BeatsUnited States7/10GoodMid-range
11JBLUnited States7/10GoodMid-range
12SamsungSouth Korea7/10GoodMid-range
13XiaomiChina7/10GoodBudget
14NothingUnited Kingdom6/10MixedMid-range
15JabraDenmark6/10MixedMid-range
16SkullcandyUnited States6/10MixedBudget

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.