EarFun Air Pro 4
SoundPEATS Air5 Lite
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
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 4 | SoundPEATS Air5 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | semi-in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 pairs of ear tips | — |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 12 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | ENC environmental noise cancellation |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 11 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 15-minute quick charge for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 54 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun Audio App | PeatsAudio |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
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
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
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 37 specs.