EarFun Air Pro 4
Apple AirPods 3rd generation
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
Apple AirPods 3rd generation
The Apple AirPods (3rd generation) receive generally positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, long battery life, and seamless integration with Apple devices. However, a significant number of users report fit issues, with some finding the earbuds prone to falling out, especially during movement. A few negative reviews mention problems with charging or connectivity, particularly with refurbished units. Overall, the product is highly recommended for those who find a comfortable fit.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Long battery life
- Seamless Apple device integration
- Wireless charging with MagSafe case
- Spatial audio feature
Cons
- Poor fit for some ears
- Earbuds may fall out during movement
- Connectivity issues with refurbished units
- Charging problems with refurbished units
- No active noise cancellation
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro 4 | Apple AirPods 3rd generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 pairs of ear tips | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.00 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 | AAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 11 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | Quick charge |
| Charging | USB-C★ | Lightning |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 54 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | Lightning |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun Audio App | Apple |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
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
Apple AirPods 3rd generation
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong sound (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
EarFun Air Pro 4
No current pricing available
Apple AirPods 3rd generation
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 38 specs.