Wanna ask about Apple Earpods wired 3.5mm version.
https://www.apple.com/my/shop/product/MWU53...pla-accessories



Is it compatible with normal (modern) computer or Android phones with 4-pole TRRS 3.5mm? My concern is the microphone channel. Last time apple TRRS is different from non-Apple TRRS. Something about the mic wiring is on the ring or shield of the TRRS 3.5mm plug. How is the situation today?

Reason I ask is mainly about compatibility.
- Buy Apple earphones. Mic not working on non-Apple device.
- Buy non Apple headphones. Mic not working on Apple device.

My old office PC case has 1 mic and 1 stereo-out 3.5mm ports. Classic red and green 3.5mm design. If I buy an adaptor like the one below, it may or may not work with Apple earphones?

https://shopee.com.my/Vention-Audio-Cable-3...3283.7244686122

TRRS issue:


This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Oct 3 2025, 02:35 PM

it works just like any other earsets as long the 3.5mm jack supports mic

it works, but I last use apple ear phone on PC like 15 years ago

iinm the 3.5mm jack configuration is the same for all version of the earpods.
So yes the microphone compatibility issue will still be the same.

This post has been edited by COOLPINK: Oct 3 2025, 02:25 PM

doesn't answer the main question

how so?

Already did, you will still be facing the same microphone issue.

probably the truth. it's weird that different users give contradicting answers.

This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Oct 3 2025, 02:47 PM

bruh, i dunno... totally not from my own use case?

the only time the mic doesnt work is when those desktops comes with split 3.5mm jacks. in laptops ive been using every single brand ever since i lived, and none of them ever had any mic problems with apple earset plugged in

Btw they do sell apple (omtp) to standard jack converter (ctia).
This could solve the earpods microphone compatibility issues.
Worth to check it out.

https://my.shp.ee/vRQrzUV

This post has been edited by COOLPINK: Oct 3 2025, 03:09 PM

After more research, I found out that the TRRS issue is no longer an issue today. Decades ago, old Nokia or smartphones 3.5mm had ground on the sleeve. But today, all modern design have mic on the sleeve (regardless of Apple or non-Apple).

This post has been edited by Skylinestar: Oct 10 2025, 10:18 AM

It works well and should be compatible with others, cuz 3.5mm jack basically the same

only probrem for me is the earpods very loose in my ear