EarFun Air Pro TW230B
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V
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 EX Series MDREX15LP/V
The Sony MDR-EX15LP earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality and value for the low price, but a significant number report that one earbud stops working within weeks or months. Durability is the main concern, with frequent mentions of the left or right side failing, while the lack of a microphone and volume control is a common complaint.
Pros
- Great sound quality for the price
- Good bass response
- Comfortable fit
- Lightweight and portable
- Decent noise isolation
Cons
- Frequent failure of one earbud
- Poor durability over time
- No microphone or volume control
- Random Siri activation issues
- Cable noise when moving
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B | Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | In-Ear |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 8 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Sony MDR-EX15LP In-Ear Headphones, 9mm Drivers, Black |
| 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 | — |
| 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 EX Series MDREX15LP/V
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
