When you mentioned the name Earfun six months ago, you undoubtedly got puzzled looks or maybe the occasional giggle. But that was before a mostly unheard-of audio company unveiled a truly wireless headphone option that was so excellent value for the money that we gave it a What Hi-Fi? Award.
By packing even more capabilities into a new “Pro” edition, the business hopes to capitalise on the popularity of its Earfun Air. Active noise cancelling is the key enhancement. (Each earpiece now has a 10mm driver and three microphones.) However, given the claims made on the spec sheet, the price of £70 ($80, AU$120) is still astonishingly low.
Due to releases like the $89 Air Pro SV, which was surprisingly good and incredibly affordable, EarFun is becoming more and more well-known. This isn’t your typical pair of imitation AirPods. These striking danglers are packed with a lot of practicality.
10mm dynamic drivers, active noise cancellation (ANC), programmable sound settings, smart controls, and wind-noise reduction technology are all found under the hood. On these wireless earbuds, the audio, connectivity, and design are all standouts. Unfortunately, ANC, the Air Pro SV’s main selling point, falls short of expectations. You might question the investment due to further flaws as well.
EarFun Air Pro review: Design
The manufacturer of the Earfun Air Pro wanted to differentiate its product from others like the Apple AirPods. Although the design is angular and industrial, it is yet cosy and creates a tight seal against the ear canal. Although these earbuds were generally comfy, they started to chafe after extended listening sessions. However, this will differ from listener to listener, and you do receive a variety of eartips in the box.
Because they are a little bit larger than some other earbuds, each one can fit a sizable battery and the microphone for zoom can be placed closer to the lips for crisper calls. Of course, there are negatives as well; the charging case is a little bit larger than ideal due to the greater footprint. It isn’t quite on the same level as the Galaxy Buds with their tiny case that can go almost anyplace, even though it will fit comfortably in loose pants. For commuters, who might choose a longer battery life over a small charging case, they’re still a terrific fit.
EarFun Air Pro review: Comfort
The buds themselves fit comfortably and securely in our ears, and the stems have an angle that follows the contour of our cheekbones. The Earfun Air Pro’s entry-level price point is belied by the silvery shine on the angular and fashionable new stems, which completes a premium look. It’s important to note that each earpiece’s 10mm composite dynamic driver is an upgrade from the 6mm composite cellulose driver found in each Earfun Air driver housing.
Now, an LED instead of an electrical charge is used to handle the in-ear detection, which is no longer capacitive. If you’re concerned that this would make auto-pause less reliable, you shouldn’t be; it’s perfect. It will undoubtedly conserve battery life, but more than that, it’s reassuring to know that you can just take the earbuds out of their case, insert them into your ears, and resume listening.
Without using your source device, there is no ability to change the volume or go back to the beginning of a track, and there is no app support. The Earfun Air Pro’s otherwise impressive feature set only has these two minor flaws, but we shouldn’t necessarily expect the latter at this entry level.
But this tap-control feature is clever yet more proof that Earfun executes the fundamentals well. One tap actually has no effect, which is a good strategy given that touching other earbuds unintentionally can easily change the audio on other devices.
Three taps on the right bud skips to the next track; two taps pauses or resumes playback. A call can be answered or ended by double touching the left earpiece while using our iPhone’s Siri. The most important action you should get used to is the triple-tap on the left earpiece, which toggles between the Earfun’s noise-cancelling, “normal,” and “ambient sound” settings.
EarFun Air Pro review: Controls and digital assistant
Even while I adore the look, it interferes with functionality. The tilted touch display makes it challenging to use input techniques because commands don’t register as well as they would on a flat surface. The multi-tap command took two or three tries to complete. To test whether swipe movements might register more precisely, I experimented with them. They did, despite the fact that the method wasn’t always reliable.
Direct access to a complete set of media controls is available on the buds. Only the triple tap and long press actions can be changed in the app’s control scheme, which appears sparse. The lack of an auto-pause feature means that removing the earbuds will not halt playback.
Although Bixby doesn’t work properly, it is compatible with Google Assistant, Siri, and other voice assistants. The AI bots from Apple and Google promptly acknowledged and responded to any speech commands. Speech recognition was difficult for Bixby, and she occasionally misconstrued words.
EarFun Air Pro review: Sound Quality
EarFun says that the 10mm titanium composite dynamic drivers inside the Air Pro 2 produce a true-to-life, well-balanced sound. The intricate amount of detail that these earbuds can reproduce is shown at the opening of Maneskin’s Beggin.
The vocals have just the right amount of gritty gravel, and the soundstage is big. Although I wouldn’t say the tonal balance is excellent by any means, the performance as a whole is dynamic and full of energy. The entry of the bass, however, could do with drawing more attention. Equally clear and detailed is Mango Drive by Rhythm & Sound. Both the soundstage and the stereo picture are spacious.
The low-end lacks power, fighting to compete with the mids and highs, which is why I chose this track to push the bass in particular. Lionheart by Stephan Moccio sounds more amazing when played via the Air Pro 2. The dynamic and exciting classical song is delivered well by the earbuds, which also do a good job of delivering the more subdued sounds that linger in the background.
EarFun Air Pro review: Price and availability
The Air Pro SV is available from EarFun for $89 online. Only the colour black is offered for sale. A wireless charging case, USB-C cable, three sets of ear hooks in various sizes, and an instruction booklet are all included in the box. you can buy this product from EarFun’s official store.
Over the past several weeks, there have been other new models that have entered the market for inexpensive noise-cancelling earbuds. The PistonBuds Pro ($69) and ComfoBuds Mini ($99) are two inexpensive solutions from 1More that provide solid noise cancellation and customised music. Consider investing on the Sony WF-1000XM4 or AirPods Pro 2 if you want top-notch performance. Save our website with the best headphones discounts to your favourites for the most recent wireless earbud sales.
Final Words
The EarFun Air Pro 2 are among the best inexpensive earbuds you can get if you can find them on sale. Their comfort and sound quality are on par with many more costly versions, plus you get respectable ANC and ambient sound features for the money.
The $79 Jabra Elite 3 is a more understated and fashionable option for a comparable low price, and it also has superior call quality and a companion app for sound customization. Our top wireless earbud selection for those on a tight budget is still the regular EarFun Air, which offers a comparable experience but does not include ANC or ambient noise cancellation.
