EarFun Air Pro 4
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What Buyers Say
EarFun Air Pro 4
The EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds deliver exceptional value, with users praising their high-end sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and robust battery life. Many reviewers note they outperform far more expensive competitors like AirPods Pro and Sony XM4s, especially after customizing the EQ via the app. A few minor issues include occasional fit adjustments and a quirk with single-bud Bluetooth connectivity, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with LDAC and aptX Lossless
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Long battery life (11 hours per charge)
- Great value for money
- Comfortable and secure fit
Cons
- Single-bud Bluetooth connectivity quirk
- Occasional fit adjustments needed
- LDAC disables multipoint pairing
- Le Audio not working for some users
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These USB-C earbuds are generally well-liked for their comfortable fit and clear sound quality, especially for the price. Many users find them a great alternative to traditional earbuds that don't seal well, and they work seamlessly with various devices like iPhones, MacBooks, and Samsung tablets. However, a few reviewers noted issues with cheap build quality, crackling sound, and overly sensitive noise-cancellation that picks up breathing. Overall, they offer good value for everyday use, though not premium performance.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Clear sound quality
- Good value for price
- Seamless device compatibility
- Secure in-ear seal
Cons
- Cheap build quality
- Crackling sound issues
- Overly sensitive noise-cancellation
- Cannot charge while using
- Not premium performance
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro 4 | Apple 17e 17 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | 5 pairs of ear tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 14.199999809265137 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 | iPhone 17e 17 16 USB C Wired Headphones with Microphone, Noise Cancelling Earbuds USBC for iPhone 16e Pro Max 15 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Bud Ultra Apple Wired Ear Buds in-Ear Type C Plug Earphones Mic |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 11 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 54 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Gemini, Bixby |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun Audio App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
EarFun Air Pro 4
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
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- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 37 specs.