Sony WF-1000XM6
EarFun Air Pro 4
What Buyers Say
Sony WF-1000XM6
The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds are widely praised for their excellent noise cancellation, improved comfort, and clear sound quality. Users appreciate the textured surface that prevents slipping, the secure fit, and the long battery life. Call quality and microphone performance are also highlighted as strong points. Overall, these earbuds are seen as a worthy upgrade from previous models, especially for those seeking a high-end listening experience.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Improved comfort and fit
- Clear and balanced sound quality
- Textured surface prevents slipping
- Long battery life
Cons
- No negative points mentioned in reviews
EarFun Air Pro 4
The EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional value, offering high-end features like excellent ANC, multipoint pairing, and impressive sound quality at a fraction of the cost of competitors. Users highlight the long battery life, customizable app, and surprising durability, with one pair surviving a full washing machine cycle. Minor criticisms include a slight fit adjustment needed for some and a limitation where multipoint doesn't work with the LDAC codec.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Great sound quality with LDAC/aptX
- Long battery life (11 hours)
- Multipoint pairing
- Customizable app
Cons
- Fit may need adjustment for some
- Multipoint doesn't work with LDAC
- Le Audio not working for some
- One bud connection can drop when separated
- May fall out when eating
Scores
Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | EarFun Air Pro 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Four Sizes | l |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 |
| Surround | — | EarFun Air Pro 4 Adaptive Hybrid Noise Canceling Wireless Earbuds, Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound, aptX Lossless, 6 Mics AI CVC 8.0 Call, LDAC Hi-Res Audio, 52H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.4, in-Ear Detection | |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones | Bluetooth 5 |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 11 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 1 hour playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 52 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Built-in voice control | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony | Sound Connect | EarFun APP |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
EarFun Air Pro 4
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.
