SoundPEATS Q40 HD
EarFun Air Pro 4
What Buyers Say
SoundPEATS Q40 HD
The SoundPEATS Q40 HD earbuds receive generally positive feedback for their sound quality, battery life, and secure fit, especially for sports and exercise. Users appreciate the neckband design that prevents loss and the long cord that can be tucked away. However, some criticize the lack of deep bass, noise isolation, and the overly long cord that can rustle, while a few note durability concerns after about a year of use.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life
- Secure fit for sports
- Neckband design prevents loss
- Fast USB-C charging
Cons
- Lack of deep bass
- Poor noise isolation
- Overly long cord rustles
- No ANC
- Durability concerns after a year
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
| SoundPEATS Q40 HD | EarFun Air Pro 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | multiple sizes | 5 pairs of ear tips |
| Weight | — | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC, SBC, AAC | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 |
| Surround | LDAC Hi-Res Audio, IP67 Waterproof, 360° Immersive Spatial Sound | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 hrs★ | 11 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.1666666716337204 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 5 hours playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 54 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | SOUNDPEATS | EarFun Audio App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
SoundPEATS Q40 HD
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st 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
SoundPEATS Q40 HD offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 38 specs.
