EarFun Air Pro TW230B
JBL Reflect Aero
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
JBL Reflect Aero
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS earphones have polarized reviews. While some users praise the sound quality, fit, and value, many report serious issues with charging alignment, connectivity, and durability, with several units failing within months. The charging case is a common pain point, often requiring precise placement to charge, and the microphone and noise cancelling are criticized in noisy environments.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Good noise cancelling
- Comfortable fit
- Secure wing design
- Good value for money
Cons
- Charging alignment issues
- Connectivity problems
- Poor durability
- Weak microphone in noise
- Earbuds fall out
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B | JBL Reflect Aero | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 3 x Pair of Different Sized Eartips |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6.800000190734863 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 99 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | bluetooth, noise cancellation, wireless |
| 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 | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 2 hours of play from just 5 minutes | 15 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | 16 hrs |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | VoiceAware |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun App | My JBL Headphones App |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP68 |
Pros & Cons
EarFun Air Pro TW230B
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
JBL Reflect Aero
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average sound (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
EarFun Air Pro TW230B offers 5.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 36 specs.
