EarFun Air Pro 4
Samsung Galaxy Buds R170
What Buyers Say
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds R170
The Samsung Galaxy Buds receive mixed feedback from refurbished buyers. Many praise the sound quality, comfortable fit, and easy pairing with Samsung phones, especially for the discounted price. However, several users report issues with refurbished units arriving dirty, scratched, or with one earbud failing after a few months, leading to disappointment. Battery life is generally adequate but not exceptional, and some find the in-ear design uncomfortable or prone to falling out.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
- Good value for refurbished price
- Secure in-ear seal
Cons
- Refurbished units often dirty or scratched
- One earbud may fail after a few months
- Short battery life on some units
- Uncomfortable for small ears
- Earbuds may fall out during use
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro 4 | Samsung Galaxy Buds R170 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 pairs of ear tips | three adjustable ear tip and wingtip sizes |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 | Galaxy Buds True Wireless Earbuds (Wireless Charging Case included), White – US Version |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 11 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 3 minutes of charging gives you one hour of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 54 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun Audio App | Galaxy Wearable, Galaxy Buds+ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX2 |
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds R170
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Below average battery (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 37 specs.
