Are apple earbuds good for gaming?

Tusher Shaha

27 Aug, 2022

Are you thinking of buying Apple earbuds for gaming as a priority? According to users, Apple wired earbuds and other models such as Apple airpods, Apple airpods pro, and Apple 2nd generation, produce a decent and balanced sound. But are they perfect for gaming?

Basically, Bluetooth or TWS earbuds aren’t suitable for gaming because of too much latency and unresponsiveness. When your main priority is gaming, you are not going to tolerate any kind of lag from the headset. But compared to the price of Apple airpods, a ton of gaming headsets are available on the market. So, why should you go for it?

After reading this article, you will get a clear explanation of are apple earbuds good for gaming or should you go for any other headset in this price segment? Therefore, don’t skip a single word and keep reading with heart and soul.

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Do pro gamers use Apple earbuds?

I have seen many people say that pro gamers use Apple earbuds. It’s true. I agree with it. But it’s completely a misconception that Apple airpods are made for gaming purposes and that’s why pro gamers use them.

Due to Apple airpods' decent quality, awesome look, and brand value, everyone likes to wear them and use them in their daily life. As you know, gamers also continue their streaming besides playing, and that’s why they generally use wireless earbuds so that they can do both listening and talking with the audience.

As Apple earbuds are so cool, stylish, comfortable, and decent in sound and mic quality, many well-knowon celebrities use them and prefer others to use them. You may be surprised to know that esports gamers used to wear two earphones at a time. This is only because of dealing with the in-stream sound and the purpose of talking with teammates or others.

Are Apple earbuds good for gaming?

As we all know, Apple has released both wired and wireless supported earpods, but is that only for gaming? As I have mentioned before, Apple earbuds are decent in sound and are basically known as balanced earbuds.

I am not talking about Android users, but iPhone users must try out the Apple earpods because of the extensive audio quality, ease of use, good noise cancellation, perfect fit, and overall value for money product. The mic quality is also surprising. In fact, for standard users (both IOS and Android), I think Apple earpods are a good choice.

However, while reviewing the Apple earpods on the Apple store and other ecommerce platforms, I noticed that the company hasn’t clearly mentioned if these earpods are made for gaming or not. I realized that these earbuds are made for standard and daily usage. But if you aren’t a pro gamer and just play games sometimes, then you can buy it. Its performance will exceed your expectations!

Tips: When your main priority is gaming, go for Apple's wired earpods for a better experience and to have zero latency.

Are Apple's wired earpods better for gaming?

I am not providing any guarantee that Apple's wired earpods are better than any other gaming headset currently available on the market. Compared to other wireless earbuds manufactured by Apple (like Airpods Pro, 2nd generation, 3rd generation, and Airpods Max), I think you will get less latency on the wired products.

Usually, Apple's wired earbuds are available with either a lighting connector or a 3.5 mm audio jack. However, many users have complained that the lighting connector doesn’t work with Android devices properly, users can’t use their mic while gaming, and a ton of other issues. I think these issues are so minor and, overall, you can go for the Apple wired earpods with a lighting connector or 3.5 mm plug.

Before buying any of the Apple earbuds, kindly keep in mind that these aren’t made for gaming. Therefore, don’t hope for too much gaming performance from these decent and standard-quality earbuds. But these earbuds are also not too bad for gaming.

Recommendation: If you are a pro gamer but not an Apple fan, go for any other wired gaming headset in this price range.

Are Apple wireless Airpods good for gaming?

When it comes to wireless technology, Apple has multiple models, including Airpods pro, Airpods 2nd generation, Airpods 3rd generation, Airpods Max, and others. But Apple hasn’t mentioned that these are only for gaming.

As far as I know, headsets show maximum gaming performance over a wired connection. Wireless connectivity isn’t suitable for long-lasting gaming. Many tech experts also feel that way. That’s why, as a pro gamer, you may have to skip the Apple wireless earbuds. But when your gaming priority is low, these wireless airpods are the best to buy at this price point.

I think you may have now understood are apple earbuds good for gaming or not. Let’s quickly jump to the next related topic.

Do Apple earpods work with Android?

Absolutely, yes. Apple earbuds don't use any secret or specialist connectivity to connect with the iPhone. Just like the traditional TWS earbuds, they use Bluetooth technology as a wireless medium. Therefore, Apple earbuds can be connected with any bluetooth-enabled device. It doesn’t matter if the device is a feature phone!

However, you may get some connectivity issues with the Apple wired earbuds that have a lighting connector. Because all multimedia devices (like smartphones, tablets, Android players, and so on) don’t come with the same charging ports.

Conclusion

Apple earbuds are really good for standard purposes. However, when it comes to gaming, I believe these aren't designed for professional gamers, and the Apple brand hasn't highlighted these as gaming products. Therefore, if you are a professional gamer, then skip these earbuds; otherwise, go for it.

Tusher Shaha

Hi! I am Tusher Shaha, the author and creator of The Tech Ideal. As a content creator, I enjoy sharing knowledge. My love is reviewing the most recent smart devices (like; smartphones, earbuds, watches and so on) and keeping up with technology. Cheers!