EarFun Air Pro TW230B
Sony WF1000XM4/S
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
Sony WF1000XM4/S
The Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds receive mixed feedback. Sound quality and noise cancellation are praised, but battery issues and fit problems are common complaints. Some users experienced severe battery drain and charging inconsistencies, while others found the earbuds uncomfortable or had connectivity issues with PCs. A few reviews mention earwax on refurbished units and wrong color delivery.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Great noise cancellation
- Good battery life
- Comfortable fit for some
- Useful tap controls
Cons
- Battery drain issues
- Charging inconsistencies
- Uncomfortable for some
- Poor PC connectivity
- Earwax on refurbished units
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B | Sony WF1000XM4/S | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.13 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 140 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | 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 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 2 hours of play from just 5 minutes | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | EarFun App | — |
| 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
Sony WF1000XM4/S
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
EarFun Air Pro TW230B offers 5.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 26 specs.
