EarFun Air Pro 4
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B
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
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B
The Sony LinkBuds Open are praised for their unique open-ear design that provides exceptional comfort and situational awareness, making them ideal for all-day wear. Users love the lightweight build, clear mids and highs, and smart features like adaptive sound control and head gestures. However, the lack of bass response is a common disappointment, and the fit may not be secure enough for vigorous exercise. Battery life is solid at around 7-8 hours, with quick charging adding an hour in three minutes.
Pros
- Exceptional all-day comfort
- Lightweight and compact design
- Clear mids and highs
- Unique open-ear design for situational awareness
- Smart features like adaptive sound control and head gestures
Cons
- Weak bass response
- Fit may be loose during exercise
- No active noise cancellation
- Glossy case attracts fingerprints
- Limited codec support (SBC/AAC only)
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro 4 | Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 5 pairs of ear tips | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 30 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, LDAC, LC3 | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | — | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 11 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 2.200000047683716 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 2 hours playback | 3-minute quick charge gives you up to 60 minutes of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 54 hrs★ | 12 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun Audio App | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| 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
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average battery (21st percentile)
Pricing
EarFun Air Pro 4 offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.
