EarFun Air Pro TW230B
BASN BmasterX
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
BASN BmasterX
The BASN Bmaster X in-ear monitors receive mostly positive feedback for their sound clarity, comfort, and build quality. However, a few users report issues with distortion and weak bass, which may be a concern for certain applications like live stage monitoring. Overall, they are considered a solid value in their price range.
Pros
- Sound clarity and detail
- Comfortable fit
- Durable build quality
- High-quality cable
- Good value for price
Cons
- Weak bass response
- Distortion issues
- Intermittent sound cutting out
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B | BASN BmasterX | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 7 fit-tips |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.24 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | — | 6★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 107 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | BASN BmasterX in Ear Audio Monitor, Hybrid 6 Drivers IEM Earphones with Crystal Clear Sound, Detachable Cable Plus Carrying Case Fit Kit for Musician, Stage, Studio (3.5mm & 4.4mm Jack, Black/White) |
| 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 | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 2 hours of play from just 5 minutes | — |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | EarFun App | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | 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
BASN BmasterX
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
Pricing
EarFun Air Pro TW230B offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 36 specs.
