Apple AirPods 2nd Gen
EarFun Air Pro 4
What Buyers Say
Apple AirPods 2nd Gen
The AirPods (2nd Gen) receive mixed feedback, with many praising the sound quality and value of refurbished units, but a significant number report early failures like battery death, one side stopping, or charging issues within months. Verified buyers and long-term users note decent performance, while complaints about long wait times, poor refurbishment quality, and customer service problems are common. Overall, the product is a gamble: great when it works, but reliability is inconsistent.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Good value for refurbished price
- Works like new
- Easy pairing with Apple devices
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Battery dies quickly
- One side stops working
- Charging case fails
- Long delivery wait times
- Poor refurbishment quality
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
| Apple AirPods 2nd Gen | EarFun Air Pro 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 pairs of ear tips |
| Weight | 0.16 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | hybrid |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 23 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Apple AirPods with Charging Case, 2nd Gen | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 5 hrs | 11 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes gives you up to 3 hours of listening time | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | Lightning | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 54 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | Lightning | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | EarFun Audio App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods 2nd Gen
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average battery (23rd percentile)
- Below average sound (29th 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
EarFun Air Pro 4 offers 8.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 37 specs.
