EarFun Air Pro TW230B
CCA Castor Pro
What Buyers Say
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
CCA Castor Pro
The KZ Castor Pro Bass Enhanced IEMs are overwhelmingly praised for their powerful, controlled bass and excellent clarity, especially when paired with a DAC. Users highlight the dual 10mm drivers, tuneable switches, and great value for the price, though comfort and stock ear tips are common complaints. A few users report durability issues or find the sound less impressive than cheaper alternatives, but the majority consider these a fantastic budget option for bass lovers.
Pros
- Powerful and controlled bass
- Excellent clarity and detail
- Great value for money
- Tuneable bass/treble switches
- Dual 10mm dynamic drivers
Cons
- Uncomfortable stock ear tips
- Mediocre overall comfort
- Requires DAC for best performance
- Durability concerns for some units
- Sound quality drops on low-end devices
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B | CCA Castor Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | KZ Castor Pro Tunable in Ear Monitor, HiFi Improved Bass in Ear Headphone, Dual-Dynamic Driver Gaming Earbuds, IEM Earphones with 2PIN-C Detachable Cable |
| 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 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 2 hours of play from just 5 minutes | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun App | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
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
CCA Castor Pro
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
CCA Castor Pro offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 27 specs.
