EarFun Air Pro TW230B
JBL Live Pro 2 JBLLIVEPRO2TWSBAM
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
JBL Live Pro 2 JBLLIVEPRO2TWSBAM
The JBL Live Pro 2 TWS earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, bass, noise cancellation, and build durability, with some noting they survived extreme conditions like washing machines or house fires. However, a significant number of reviewers report issues with fit (earbuds falling out), touch controls being triggered by sunlight or wind, Bluetooth connectivity problems, and reliability concerns such as one earbud dying or becoming quieter over time. Battery life is also a common complaint, with several users finding it shorter than expected.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Powerful bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Durable build
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Earbuds fall out
- Touch controls triggered by sunlight
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- One earbud dies or gets quieter
- Battery life shorter than expected
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B | JBL Live Pro 2 JBLLIVEPRO2TWSBAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 3x Different-Sized Pair of Ear Tips |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | SBC, AAC |
| 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★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.7 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth 5 |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9.5 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 2 hours of play from just 5 minutes | 15 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun App | JBL Headphones App |
| 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 (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
JBL Live Pro 2 JBLLIVEPRO2TWSBAM
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 1 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 37 specs.