EarFun Air Pro TW230B
Sennheiser CX 80U
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
Sennheiser CX 80U
The Sennheiser wired earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the clear, balanced sound and excellent value for the low price, with some calling them the best wired earbuds under $20. However, several reviews note weak bass, durability concerns like one side dying after a year, and one user found the sound quality surprisingly poor for the brand. Overall, they are seen as a solid budget option with good clarity but not for bass lovers.
Pros
- Clear and balanced sound
- Excellent value for money
- Good clarity and detail
- Comfortable fit
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Weak bass response
- Durability concerns (one side dies)
- Thin cable
- Inconsistent sound quality across units
- Button control issues
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B | Sennheiser CX 80U | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9.699999809265137 mm |
| Drivers | — | 9★ |
| Freq Min | — | 17 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 119 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Sennheiser CX 80S 3.5 mm, angled Connector Ear canal Wired In-Ear Headphones |
| Surround | Surround Sound | — |
| 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 | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omni-directional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | voice assistants |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | EarFun App | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
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)
Sennheiser CX 80U
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser CX 80U offers 1.5x better value for money
EarFun Air Pro TW230B
Sennheiser CX 80U
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 35 specs.
