EarFun Air Pro TW230B
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-T967
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
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-T967
Users generally appreciate the sound quality, comfort, and value for money, with several praising the battery life and features. However, there are notable complaints about durability (one user's sixth pair failing within warranty) and missing accessories (charging cable). Touch sensitivity is also a mixed point, with some finding it too sensitive.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Value for money
- Easy pairing
Cons
- Durability issues
- Missing charging cable
- Overly sensitive touch controls
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B | Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-T967 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 104 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 104 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Skullcandy Smokin’ Buds Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Noise Isolating Fit, Up to 20 Hours Battery, IPX4 Sweat and Water Resistant, Microphone for iPhone Android - Preppy Blue |
| 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 | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 1 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 2 hours of play from just 5 minutes | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | local voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun App | No |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
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
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-T967
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds S2TAW-T967 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 38 specs.
