Shokz OpenFit
EarFun Air Pro TW230B
What Buyers Say
Shokz OpenFit
The SHOKZ OpenFit earbuds receive mixed feedback. Users praise the comfortable open-ear design, clear sound, and lightweight feel, but many report issues with fit, especially for small ears or during running, and one earbud breaking or disconnecting. The lack of noise cancellation is noted as a downside, though some appreciate the awareness of surroundings.
Pros
- Comfortable open-ear design
- Clear sound quality
- Lightweight and easy to wear
- Good for casual workouts
- Long battery life
Cons
- Loose fit for small ears
- One earbud broke
- Left earpiece disconnects randomly
- Not sweat-resistant for running
- No noise cancellation
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
Scores
Specifications
| Shokz OpenFit | EarFun Air Pro TW230B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 18 mm★ | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 50 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 16 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | 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 |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs | 9.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour | 2 hours of play from just 5 minutes |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | 58 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Shokz | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Shokz | EarFun App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Shokz OpenFit
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
EarFun Air Pro TW230B offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 38 specs.
