Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector vs Insignia Lightning Wired Earbuds
Buy the Apple EarPods if you want the proven fit, the cleaner Lightning remote, and a spare pair in the box. Buy the Insignia if you want sealed in-ear tips, three sizes, and IPX4 sweat resistance for running. Both are wired Lightning earbuds with a mic and volume controls and no noise cancelling. Apple has the far larger track record and higher owner ratings; Insignia adds silicone tips and a stated water rating, but its 3% distortion figure and smaller review base are worth noting.
- Choose the Apple EarPods if you want the earbud shape most people already know, a reliable in-line remote, and two pairs in one box.
- Choose the Insignia if you want silicone tips in three sizes and a stated IPX4 sweat rating for workouts.
Prices
- Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector: $12.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 8)
- Insignia Lightning Wired Earbuds: $12.99 at Best Buy (checked today)
- Difference: both cost the same at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 10)

