Sony MDR-EX155AP
EarFun Air Pro 4
What Buyers Say
Sony MDR-EX155AP
These Sony wired earbuds are praised for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and affordability, with many users preferring them over pricier wireless options. However, some report issues like lack of volume control on the remote, a high-frequency tone that may be harmful, and the glue holding the earbud halves can fail over time. Overall, they are a solid choice for music and gaming, but not ideal for phone calls.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
- Affordable price
- Great for gaming (PS4/PS5)
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- No volume control on remote
- High-frequency tone may be harmful
- Glue holding earbud halves can fail
- Not ideal for phone calls
- Wires can tangle easily
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
| Sony MDR-EX155AP | EarFun Air Pro 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-tip | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | small, medium, large | 5 pairs of ear tips |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 9 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 24 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sony MDREX155AP in-Ear Earbud Headphones/Headset with mic for Phone Call, White (MDR-EX155AP/W) | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 11 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 54 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | EarFun Audio App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Sony MDR-EX155AP
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 37 specs.
