EarFun Air Pro TW230B
Soundcore Sleep A30 D1301
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
Soundcore Sleep A30 D1301
Users generally find these earbuds comfortable and good for sleeping, especially for side sleepers. However, there are significant complaints about the ANC not being strong enough, the product being overcomplicated and expensive, and durability issues with battery life. Some users also experienced ear canal irritation.
Pros
- Comfortable for side sleepers
- Good fit and stays in ears
- Blocks street noise
- Good sound quality for size
- Locally stored sounds increase battery life
Cons
- ANC not strong enough for loud snoring
- Overcomplicated and expensive
- Battery life diminishes quickly
- Stopped working after 3 months
- Ear canal irritation
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B | Soundcore Sleep A30 D1301 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 4 x Silicone Eartips, 4 x Foam Eartips |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.10 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 4.599999904632568 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Adaptive Snore-Masking System, Ultra-Comfort for Side Sleepers, 45H Playtime+PIQ 3.0 Compact Fast Charger for iPhone 17/16/15/14 Series, Galaxy, Pixel 4/3, iPad (Cable Not Included) |
| 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 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9.5 hrs★ | 9 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 2 hours of play from just 5 minutes | — |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs | 45 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun App | Soundcore |
| 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
Soundcore Sleep A30 D1301
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average sound (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
EarFun Air Pro TW230B offers 4.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 35 specs.
