EarFun Air Pro 4
Soundcore Sleep A30
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
Soundcore Sleep A30
The Anker Sleep A30 Special earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise their comfort, especially for side sleepers, and the variety of sleep sounds, but a significant number find the ANC underwhelming and not strong enough to block loud snoring. Battery life is a common concern, with some reporting it doesn't last the night, and there are complaints about the price and app complexity. Overall, they work well for some but disappoint others, particularly those expecting strong noise cancellation.
Pros
- Comfortable for side sleepers
- Good variety of sleep sounds
- Stays in ears all night
- Compact charging case
- Good sound quality for size
Cons
- ANC not strong enough
- Battery doesn't last all night
- Overpriced for performance
- App can be confusing
- Uncomfortable for some side sleepers
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro 4 | Soundcore Sleep A30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 pairs of ear tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.00 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | 4.599999904632568 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 | Soundcore Sleep A30 Special by Anker, Sleep Earbuds, ANC, Passive Isolation, Snore Masking, Extensive Sleep Audio, Ultra Comfort for Side Sleepers, 8-10H Playtime |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 11 hrs★ | 9 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 10 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 54 hrs★ | 45 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun Audio App | Soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
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
Soundcore Sleep A30
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average sound (9th percentile)9th %ile
Pricing
EarFun Air Pro 4 offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 37 specs.
