EarFun Air Pro 4
Elgin Rumble M2.1U
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
Elgin Rumble M2.1U
Users generally appreciate the noise reduction and comfort of these earbuds, especially for use with power tools, motorcycles, and in loud environments. However, durability is a major concern, with multiple reports of components failing within months, including the control panel, ear tips, and jack. Sound quality is praised, but some users experience static noise, audio cutting out, or a strange vibration that causes itching.
Pros
- Effective noise reduction
- Comfortable fit
- Good sound quality
- Secure over-ear wire
- Works with motorcycle helmets
Cons
- Poor durability
- Control panel fails quickly
- Ear tips fall off easily
- Jack breaks easily
- No L/R markings
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro 4 | Elgin Rumble M2.1U | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | over-ear memory wire loops |
| Ear Tips | 5 pairs of ear tips | two sizes |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.03 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 118 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 | Lightweight, Microphone Included, Noise Isolation, Sweatproof, Volume Control |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.0★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | USB Type C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 11 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 54 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun Audio App | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP67 |
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
Elgin Rumble M2.1U
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (74th percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Elgin Rumble M2.1U offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 37 specs.
