EarFun Air Pro TW230B
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
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
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
The JLab JBuds Pods ANC earbuds are highly praised for their excellent value, offering a rich feature set at a budget-friendly price. Users consistently highlight the comfortable fit, long battery life, and good sound quality, though some note the ANC is decent but not top-tier. The JLab app adds customization options like EQ and touch controls, and features like wireless charging and multipoint Bluetooth are well-received. A few users mention the need to select the right ear tips for optimal sound and a minor app pairing quirk.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Good sound quality
- Wireless charging support
Cons
- ANC is decent but not top-tier
- Earbuds may fall out during activity
- App pairing quirk on iPhone
- Short USB-C cable included
- Need to select correct ear tips for optimal sound
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B | JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | stem |
| Ear Tips | — | 3 sets of gel tips |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.12 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 | — |
| 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 | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9.5 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16699999570846558 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 2 hours of play from just 5 minutes | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs | 56 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun App | Jlab App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | 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
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 35 specs.