QCY MeloBuds N20
EarFun Air Pro 4
What Buyers Say
QCY MeloBuds N20
Users generally appreciate the QCY N20 MeloBuds for their excellent sound quality relative to the low price, with several noting surprisingly good bass. Comfort and fit are praised, though one user with small ears experienced discomfort after extended use. Noise cancellation is considered decent but not top-tier, and some users found the need to download an app for full controls a minor drawback. Overall, these earbuds are seen as a great value for around $30.
Pros
- Excellent sound for the price
- Surprisingly good bass
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Multi-device Bluetooth connection
Cons
- May cause ear pain for small ears after long use
- Noise cancellation is not top-tier
- Requires app download for full controls
- No volume control on earbuds
- Slightly less midrange distinction
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
| QCY MeloBuds N20 | EarFun Air Pro 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S | 5 pairs of ear tips |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 13 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 3 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 11 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16670000553131104 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs | 54 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | QCY APP | EarFun Audio App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
QCY MeloBuds N20
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
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
QCY MeloBuds N20 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 37 specs.
