EarFun Air Pro TW230B
JVC Gumy Plus HAFX5B
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
JVC Gumy Plus HAFX5B
These budget earbuds are praised for their surprisingly good sound quality, especially deep bass and clear highs, given the low price. Many users highlight their decent durability for daily abuse, though they are not audiophile-grade. A common complaint is the lack of a microphone, which some expected. Overall, they are seen as excellent value for money, with several repeat buyers.
Pros
- Surprisingly good sound quality for price
- Deep and rich bass
- Clear highs
- Decent durability for daily abuse
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- No microphone included
- Not audiophile-grade sound
- Durability could be better (lasts 3-4 months)
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B | JVC Gumy Plus HAFX5B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.03 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | JVC HAFX5B Headphones,Olive Black |
| 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 | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
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
JVC Gumy Plus HAFX5B
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
JVC Gumy Plus HAFX5B offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.
