Sony MDRE9LP/BLU
Sony
45 Overall Score
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EarFun Air Pro 4
EarFun
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony MDRE9LP/BLU
No customer feedback yet
EarFun Air Pro 4
92 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
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
Sound quality 8
Noise cancellation 7
Value for money 7
Battery life 4
Build quality 4
App customization 6
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Specifications
| Sony MDRE9LP/BLU | EarFun Air Pro 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-tip | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 pairs of ear tips |
| Weight | 0.02 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 13.5 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 18 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sony MDRE9LP/BLU Earbud Headphones, Blue | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| 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
Sony MDRE9LP/BLU
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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
Sony MDRE9LP/BLU
EarFun Air Pro 4
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: EarFun Air Pro 4
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 37 specs.
