JBL Tune 245NC
EarFun Air Pro 4
What Buyers Say
JBL Tune 245NC
These JBL earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, particularly the clean bass and clear vocals. Users consistently praise the comfortable fit, secure stay during activity, and impressive battery life that lasts through a full workday. The effective microphone for calls and overall value for the price are also highlighted as major strengths.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with clean bass
- Comfortable fit for long periods
- Secure stay during workouts
- Impressive battery life
- Effective microphone for calls
Cons
- Initial fitting issues for some users
- Lack of customization app mentioned
- Unanswered questions about water resistance
EarFun Air Pro 4
The EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds deliver exceptional value, with users praising their high-end sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and robust battery life. Many reviewers note they outperform far more expensive competitors like AirPods Pro and Sony XM4s, especially after customizing the EQ via the app. A few minor issues include occasional fit adjustments and a quirk with single-bud Bluetooth connectivity, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with LDAC and aptX Lossless
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Long battery life (11 hours per charge)
- Great value for money
- Comfortable and secure fit
Cons
- Single-bud Bluetooth connectivity quirk
- Occasional fit adjustments needed
- LDAC disables multipoint pairing
- Le Audio not working for some users
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Tune 245NC | EarFun Air Pro 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | 5 pairs of ear tips |
| Weight | — | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | 11 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15m=4hrs | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs | 54 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones App | EarFun Audio App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tune 245NC
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average sound (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
EarFun Air Pro 4
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
EarFun Air Pro 4 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 37 specs.
