EarFun Air Pro TW230B
SoundPEATS Air5 Lite
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
SoundPEATS Air5 Lite
The SoundPEATS Air5 Lite earbuds are praised for their excellent sound quality, comfortable open-ear design, and customizable app features. Users highlight the fast charging, reliable dual-device connectivity, and outstanding value for the price. A few note the battery life is average and the fit may not suit everyone, but overall satisfaction is high, especially given the affordable cost.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Comfortable open-ear design
- Fast charging (20-45 min for 4-6 hours)
- Reliable dual-device connectivity
- Customizable app with EQ and controls
Cons
- Average battery life (5-6 hours)
- Fit may be loose for some ears
- No active noise cancellation for user
- Microphone use reduces battery to under 3 hours
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B | SoundPEATS Air5 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | semi-in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 12 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC |
| 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 | ENC environmental noise cancellation |
| Transparency | — | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9.5 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 2 hours of play from just 5 minutes | 15-minute quick charge for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun App | PeatsAudio |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
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
SoundPEATS Air5 Lite
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
SoundPEATS Air5 Lite offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 32 specs.
