Apple EarPods 3.5mm Jack Price in Pakistan | Original Apple Wired Earphones Latest Pric
Quick answer: A 100% original Apple EarPods with 3.5mm jack costs Rs 2,500 in Pakistan, with genuine units priced between 2,500 and 3,500 depending on the seller and city. Master copies sell for 500 to 1,200 and are not genuine. You can buy the original here: Apple EarPods with 3.5mm Headphone Jack.
The 3.5mm jack EarPods are the classic Apple wired handsfree with the round headphone pin. They still sell in Pakistan, but demand has dropped because most users have moved to the latest phones with Lightning or Type-C, or to wireless. So you will find this model mostly online rather than in every shop. Here is the real price, the stock situation, what it works with, and where to buy a genuine one.
Apple 3.5mm jack handsfree stock available in Pakistan (copy vs original)
Unlike the newer Type-C handsfree, the 3.5mm jack version comes in only two kinds in our market.
1. Master copy (replica). Non-Apple copies built to look like the original. Cheapest and easy to find, sold as “original” or “China original.” The sound, mic, and build are weaker, and there is no real warranty. Even a high-grade master copy is still a copy.
2. Original (imported). Genuine Apple units brought in by individual importers, sold mostly through online stores. The unit is 100% original. It carries Apple’s international warranty, which cannot be claimed inside Pakistan, but the product itself is fully genuine.
⚠️ Important Market Note: GNext and Mercantile never carried the 3.5mm EarPods, not from day one. So for this model there is no official local-distributor stock. The only genuine option is individual import, and most of it comes from online stores like Apple Mart, Apple Store, Achi Shopping, and earphones.pk.
Latest Apple EarPods 3.5mm Jack Pricing in Pakistan
These are average market rates from our own survey and sample orders. Treat them as a guide; prices move.
| EarPods Stock Quality | Price Range (PKR) | Authenticity Status |
| Master Copy (Replica) | Rs. 500 – Rs. 1,200 | Counterfeit / Fake |
| Original Imported Stock | Rs. 2,500 – Rs. 3,500 | 100% Genuine Apple Product |
If a shopkeeper or an online listing claims to offer an “original” pair for under Rs. 1,500, it is guaranteed to be a master copy.
Apple EarPods 3.5mm price in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad
Where you buy changes the price, and because this model is now low-demand, stock is thin in some cities. Roughly:
- Karachi: 2,700 to 2,900 (most stock, usually cheapest)
- Lahore: 3,000 to 3,500
- Islamabad: 4,000 to 5,500, but rarely available
Islamabad is both the priciest and the hardest to find for this model, so buying online is often the easier route there.
Which Devices Are Compatible with Apple 3.5mm Handsfree?
The 3.5mm jack is the universal round headphone pin, so this handsfree works with almost anything that still has that port:
- Older iPhones with a headphone jack (iPhone 6s and earlier)
- Newer iPhones (iPhone 7 and later) only through a Lightning or USB-C to 3.5mm adapter, since they removed the jack
- Android phones that still have a 3.5mm port
- iPads, iPods, laptops, and PCs with a 3.5mm jack
- Tablets, MP3 players, some gaming devices, and TVs with a headphone port
The built-in remote and mic work fully on Apple devices. On some Android phones the volume buttons may have limited function, but the mic and play/pause still work.
Original or copy: check before you buy
Because most cheap “Apple 3.5mm handsfree” is a copy, do not judge by the box or a sticker. The real unit has proper sound, a working mic, and clean build quality. For the full step-by-step check, read our guide How to Check Apple 3.5mm Jack Handsfree Original vs Fake. The short version: buy from a seller who lets you test the sound and mic, and be suspicious of any “original” priced at copy rates.
Where to buy original Apple EarPods 3.5mm in Pakistan
Since this model is mostly online now, buy from a store that imports genuine stock and lets you check it. Avoid random Daraz and OLX listings, where most “original 3.5mm EarPods” are copies.
You can buy the genuine unit here: Apple EarPods with 3.5mm Headphone Jack at apple-store.com.pk, or the Apple Handsfree with 3.5mm Jack at Apple Mart Pakistan. Both are 100% original at fair rates.
FAQs
1. What is the Apple EarPods 3.5mm jack price in Pakistan? A 100% original unit is Rs 2,500, with genuine stock priced 2,500 to 3,500. Master copies are 500 to 1,200 and are not genuine. You can buy the original here.
2. What is the price of original Apple 3.5mm handsfree? Genuine Apple 3.5mm EarPods cost 2,500 to 3,500. Anything near copy rates of 500 to 1,200 is not original.
3. Where can I buy original Apple EarPods 3.5mm in Pakistan? From a seller who imports genuine stock, like Apple EarPods with 3.5mm Jack at apple-store.com.pk or Apple Mart Pakistan.
4. What devices does the Apple 3.5mm handsfree work with? Any device with a 3.5mm headphone jack: older iPhones, Android phones, iPads, iPods, laptops, PCs, and TVs. Newer iPhones need a Lightning or USB-C to 3.5mm adapter.
5. Is the Apple 3.5mm EarPods Bluetooth or wired? It is wired, not Bluetooth. It connects through the 3.5mm headphone pin. For wireless you would need AirPods instead.
6. Does the 3.5mm handsfree work with the latest iPhones? Only with an adapter. The iPhone 7 and later removed the 3.5mm jack, so you need a Lightning or USB-C to 3.5mm adapter to use it.
7. Does it work with Android phones? Yes, on Android phones that still have a 3.5mm port. The mic and play/pause work; some volume buttons may have limited function.
8. Does the Apple 3.5mm EarPods have a mic? Yes. It has a built-in remote and microphone for calls and music control.
9. Is GNext or Mercantile stock available for the 3.5mm EarPods? No. GNext and Mercantile never carried this model. The only genuine option is individual imported stock, mostly from online stores.
10. Why is the 3.5mm EarPods harder to find now? Demand has dropped because most users moved to Lightning, Type-C, or wireless. So fewer shops keep it, and it is mostly available online.
11. How do I know if my 3.5mm handsfree is original or a copy? Test the sound and mic, check the build, and be suspicious of any “original” priced at copy rates. A copy sold as original is the most common trick.
12. Does it work with a laptop or PC? Yes. Any laptop or PC with a 3.5mm headphone or combo jack will work with it.
13. Why does the price change by city? It is usually cheapest in Karachi, higher in Lahore, and most expensive and rarely available in Islamabad, partly due to stock and partly the city.
14. Is the Apple 3.5mm EarPods still original even without a box? Yes. Many genuine units are imported in bulk and sold without a retail box. Judge the unit and the seller, not the packaging.
15. Which is better, the 3.5mm EarPods or the Type-C version? Both are genuine Apple handsfree. Choose by your device: 3.5mm for a headphone-jack device, and the USB-C (Type-C) version for the iPhone 15, 16, 17 and newer iPads.
