DCMEKA A09B-HG01
EarFun Air Pro 4
What Buyers Say
DCMEKA A09B-HG01
These budget IEMs deliver impressive sound quality that rivals far more expensive models like the Shure SE225, with many users praising the bass response and overall clarity. Comfort is generally good, though some find the fit painful and the ear hooks awkward. Build quality is decent for the price, but the lack of foam tips and poor noise isolation are common complaints, especially for drummers. Overall, they offer exceptional value for casual listening and monitoring, but may not suit everyone's needs.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Strong bass response
- Comfortable fit for many users
- Good value for money
- Clear and crisp stereo sound
Cons
- Poor noise isolation for drummers
- Uncomfortable fit for some users
- No foam ear tips included
- Short cable length
- No cable cinch clasp
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
| DCMEKA A09B-HG01 | EarFun Air Pro 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | — | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | large, medium, small | 5 pairs of ear tips |
| Weight | — | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | in Ear Monitor Headphones, HiFi Stereo IEM Earphones, Dynamic Dual Driver Wired Earbuds with Detachable Cable, Noise Canceling Headset for Singers Musicians Drummers Audiophile (Blue, No Mic) | 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 | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 54 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | EarFun Audio App |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
DCMEKA A09B-HG01
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average comfort (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
DCMEKA A09B-HG01 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 37 specs.