EarFun Air Pro TW230B
Apple V100BK
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
Apple V100BK
These wired earbuds are generally well-liked for their sound quality, comfort, and direct iPhone compatibility without an adapter. However, several users report durability issues, with the cable breaking or the earbuds stopping working after a few weeks. The microphone can also be finicky during calls, requiring careful positioning.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Direct iPhone compatibility
- Affordable price
- Fast shipping
Cons
- Fragile cable prone to breaking
- Stops working after short period
- Microphone requires precise positioning
- Treble may be too high for some
- Button controls differ from Apple stock
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B | Apple V100BK | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | — | 3 size silicone gels |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 70 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Thore iPhone Earbuds with Lightning Connector MFi Certified by Apple Earphones (V100) Wired in-Ear Headphones with Volume Control & Mic for iPhone X, XS, XR, 11, 12, 13, 14 Pro Max (White Silver) |
| 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 | — |
| Charging | — | Lightning★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | — | Lightning★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun App | — |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| 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
Apple V100BK
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (73rd percentile)
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
EarFun Air Pro TW230B offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.
