EarFun Air Pro TW230B
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740
What Buyers Say
EarFun Air Pro TW230B
The Earfun Air Pro 4i earbuds have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit at an affordable price. Many reviewers highlight the value for money, noting that these earbuds rival more expensive brands like Bose and Apple. A few minor concerns include the charging case lacking a secure latch and one instance of an earbud failing, but the responsive customer service resolved the issue quickly.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
- Great value for money
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Charging case lacks secure latch
- Occasional earbud failure
- Customer service team initially unresponsive
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740
Users generally appreciate the sound quality, comfort, and features like touch controls and multiple audio modes for the price. However, there are significant reliability concerns, with one reviewer reporting that the right earbud consistently fails within the warranty period, and another noting missing accessories like the charging cable. The touch sensitivity is also a common complaint, as it can cause accidental shutdowns.
Pros
- Great sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit
- Touch controls
- Multiple audio modes (bass, podcast, music)
- Sleek design
Cons
- Right earbud fails within warranty
- Missing charging cable in package
- Touch sensitivity too high causing accidental shutdowns
- Not true noise cancelling
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B | Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 104 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 104 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | EarFun Air Pro 4i Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds, Hi-Res Sound with LDAC, 6 Mics AI ENC Clear Call, 40H Playtime, Multipoint Connection, Surround Sound, Bluetooth 5.4 Earbuds, Wireless Charging | E | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 2 hours of play from just 5 minutes | 10 min = 2 hrs |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Other |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun App | Skullcandy app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
EarFun Air Pro TW230B
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-R740
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 37 specs.