EarFun Wave Pro HP200
Sony WH-1000XM4
What Buyers Say
EarFun Wave Pro HP200
The EarFun Wave Pro headphones are highly praised for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and long battery life. Users appreciate the comfortable fit, multipoint connectivity, and the customizable EQ via the EarFun app. A few minor drawbacks include warm ears during extended use and a finicky firmware update process, but overall these are seen as a great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Multipoint connectivity
Cons
- Ears get warm during extended use
- Finicky firmware update process
- Multipoint only works with AAC, not LDAC
Sony WH-1000XM4
The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfort. However, many users report durability issues, particularly with the hinges, and some complain about software quirks like the speak-to-chat feature and Bluetooth connectivity problems. While the audio experience is highly praised, the build quality and software reliability are common concerns.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Great battery life
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Hinge durability issues
- Speak-to-chat feature glitchy
- Bluetooth connectivity problems
- Charging issues
- Touch controls unreliable
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Wave Pro HP200 | Sony WH-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | foamed urethane |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | QuietSmart 2.0 | industry-leading |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 10 hours playback | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5 | 5 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun App | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX0 |
Pros & Cons
EarFun Wave Pro HP200
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM4
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
EarFun Wave Pro HP200 offers 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
