EarFun Air Pro TW230B
JLab Epic Pods EBEPPODSBLK50WEB
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
JLab Epic Pods EBEPPODSBLK50WEB
The JLab Epic Pods ANC earbuds receive strong praise for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and long battery life. Many users find them a great value compared to premium brands like Apple and Samsung, with comfortable fit and useful app features. However, some reviewers report issues with call quality, overly sensitive touch controls, and a confusing app interface, while a few experienced hardware failures. Overall, they are highly recommended for music and everyday use, but may not be ideal for frequent phone calls.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for money
Cons
- Poor call quality
- Overly sensitive touch controls
- Confusing app interface
- Bulky fit for long sessions
- Hardware failure risk
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B | JLab Epic Pods EBEPPODSBLK50WEB | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | stem |
| Ear Tips | — | s |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | balanced armature |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC, AAC |
| 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 | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9.5 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 2 hours of play from just 5 minutes | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | — | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | — | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun App | JLab App |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | 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
JLab Epic Pods EBEPPODSBLK50WEB
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Pricing
EarFun Air Pro TW230B offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 32 specs.
