JVC HAFX38MA
EarFun Air Pro 4
What Buyers Say
JVC HAFX38MA
The JVC Marshmallow earbuds are widely praised for their comfort, especially the memory foam earpieces that mold to the ear and provide excellent passive noise isolation. Sound quality is generally clear and enjoyable, though bass is minimal and highs may lack absolute clarity. The thin, tangle-prone cord and short cable length are common complaints, but the affordable price and durable build (with care) make them a favorite for many users who buy them repeatedly.
Pros
- Comfortable memory foam earpieces
- Excellent passive noise isolation
- Clear sound quality
- Affordable price
- Durable with care
Cons
- Minimal bass
- Thin, tangle-prone cord
- Short cable length
- Highs lack absolute clarity
- Microphone picks up background noise
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
Scores
Specifications
| JVC HAFX38MA | EarFun Air Pro 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Rounded toe | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M | 5 pairs of ear tips |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Android Phone Control, Microphone Included, iOS Phone Control | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 11 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 54 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | iPhone / Android | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | iOS, Android | EarFun Audio App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
JVC HAFX38MA
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
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
Pricing
JVC HAFX38MA
EarFun Air Pro 4
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 37 specs.
