EarFun Air Pro TW230B
Nothing CMF Buds B185
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
Nothing CMF Buds B185
The CMF Buds 2A Wireless Earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, especially deep bass, and excellent value for money. Users praise the comfortable fit, effective noise cancellation, and reliable connectivity, though some note the mediocre ANC and app limitations. Overall, they are highly recommended for budget-conscious buyers seeking premium audio.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with deep bass
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Reliable and quick connectivity
Cons
- Mediocre active noise cancellation
- Poor app with limited EQ (3-band)
- No single-tap play/pause
- Mediocre ambient hear-through mode
- No wireless charging case
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B | Nothing CMF Buds B185 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | bio-fibre |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 12.399999618530273 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC Bluetooth Headphones, 12.4mm Dynamic Driver for Big Bass, 4 Mic Clear Calls, Sport Ear Buds for iPhone, Android, Dark Grey |
| Surround | Surround Sound | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 2 hours of play from just 5 minutes | 10 minutes delivers 5.5 ANC-free hours |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | 35.5 hrs |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | ChatGPT |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun App | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP54 |
Pros & Cons
EarFun Air Pro TW230B
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (35th percentile)
Nothing CMF Buds B185
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing CMF Buds B185 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 29 specs.
