Audio-Technica ATH-CKS30TW+
EarFun Air Pro TW230B
What Buyers Say
Audio-Technica ATH-CKS30TW+
The Audio-Technica ATH-CKS30TW+ earbuds receive generally positive feedback for their excellent bass-heavy sound quality, comfortable lightweight design, and compact charging case. However, some users report fit issues, ear fatigue during extended wear, and a few experienced charging defects or mediocre sound. The app and features like ANC and multipoint connectivity are appreciated, though the price is considered slightly high by some.
Pros
- Excellent bass-heavy sound quality
- Lightweight and comfortable design
- Compact charging case
- Good battery life
- Effective ANC and hear-through modes
Cons
- Fit issues for some users
- Ear fatigue during extended wear
- Charging defects reported
- Mediocre sound for some
- Price considered slightly high
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
Scores
Specifications
| Audio-Technica ATH-CKS30TW+ | EarFun Air Pro TW230B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Extra Small, Small, Medium, and Large | — |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 9 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 100 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 8 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC |
| 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 |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6.5 hrs | 9.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | — | 2 hours of play from just 5 minutes |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 11 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | A-T Connect | EarFun App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Audio-Technica ATH-CKS30TW+
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong sound (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average battery (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
EarFun Air Pro TW230B
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
EarFun Air Pro TW230B offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.
