EarFun Air Pro 4
Sennheiser CX 80S
What Buyers Say
EarFun Air Pro 4
The EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds deliver exceptional value, with users praising their high-end sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and robust battery life. Many reviewers note they outperform far more expensive competitors like AirPods Pro and Sony XM4s, especially after customizing the EQ via the app. A few minor issues include occasional fit adjustments and a quirk with single-bud Bluetooth connectivity, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with LDAC and aptX Lossless
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Long battery life (11 hours per charge)
- Great value for money
- Comfortable and secure fit
Cons
- Single-bud Bluetooth connectivity quirk
- Occasional fit adjustments needed
- LDAC disables multipoint pairing
- Le Audio not working for some users
Sennheiser CX 80S
The Sennheiser wired earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the clear, balanced sound and excellent value for the low price, with some calling them the best wired earbuds under $20. However, several reviews note weak bass, durability concerns like one side dying after a year, and one user found the sound quality surprisingly poor for the brand. Overall, they are seen as a solid budget option with good clarity but not for bass lovers.
Pros
- Clear and balanced sound
- Excellent value for money
- Good clarity and detail
- Comfortable fit
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Weak bass response
- Durability concerns (one side dies)
- Thin cable
- Inconsistent sound quality across units
- Button control issues
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro 4 | Sennheiser CX 80S | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | 5 pairs of ear tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 9.699999809265137 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 9★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 17 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 | Sennheiser CX 80S 3.5 mm, angled Connector Ear canal Wired In-Ear Headphones |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | 3.5mm |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 11 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 54 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | EarFun Audio App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
EarFun Air Pro 4
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
Sennheiser CX 80S
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
EarFun Air Pro 4
No current pricing available
Sennheiser CX 80S
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 37 specs.
