EarFun Air Pro TW230B
Panasonic RZ-S500W
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
Panasonic RZ-S500W
Overall, users are quite satisfied with these earbuds, praising the excellent noise cancelling, sound quality, and battery life. However, a significant issue is that they tend to fall out of ears during movement or talking, which is a major drawback for some. The value for money is highlighted as exceptional, with features like touch controls and multiple ear tip sizes being appreciated.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancelling
- Great sound quality
- Long battery life
- Multiple ear tip sizes
- Intuitive touch controls
Cons
- Earbuds fall out of ears
- Bulky design
- Large charging case
- Uncomfortable for some
- Sound quality not impressive for some
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B | Panasonic RZ-S500W | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 8 mm |
| 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 | dual hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9.5 hrs★ | 6.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 2 hours of play from just 5 minutes | 15 min for 70 min playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | 19.5 hrs |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun App | Panasonic Audio Connect |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
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
Panasonic RZ-S500W
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
EarFun Air Pro TW230B offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.
