EarFun Air Pro 4
JLab Work Buds EBWRKBDSRBLK82
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
JLab Work Buds EBWRKBDSRBLK82
The JLab Work Buds have received generally positive feedback for their exceptional noise cancellation and seamless multipoint Bluetooth connection, making them a solid choice for virtual meetings and office use. Users appreciate the long battery life, interchangeable mic options, and effective background noise reduction in platforms like Teams and Zoom. However, some reviewers have flagged occasional Bluetooth disconnections and audio quality issues like a hollow sound, with battery life falling short of expectations for heavy use. The product is praised by most but has a few notable technical glitches.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Seamless multipoint Bluetooth connection
- Long battery life
- Interchangeable mic options
- Effective background noise reduction
Cons
- Occasional Bluetooth disconnects
- Audio quality sometimes hollow (\"in a barrel\")
- Battery life short for heavy use
- Rubber ear pieces loosen over time
- Setup issues with computer sound
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro 4 | JLab Work Buds EBWRKBDSRBLK82 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 pairs of ear tips | Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | — |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 11 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 10 minutes of charging = 1.5 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 54 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | EarFun Audio App | JLab 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
JLab Work Buds EBWRKBDSRBLK82
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average sound (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 38 specs.