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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're frequently on calls and value portability and ease of use with Apple devices, the Apple AirPods (2nd generation) would serve you well, but if you prioritize sound quality for music and immersive experience in gaming and TV, the larger, over-ear Earfun Wave Pro with active noise cancelling and superb battery life might be a better fit. The AirPods offer convenience with their compact size and wireless charging, but they lack noise isolation. The Earfun Wave Pro, being over-ear headphones, provide better noise isolation and comfort for long sessions but are less portable and might be less convenient during physical activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods (2nd generation)
- The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has no clear advantages over the Earfun Wave Pro.
Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Good for music
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.8
7.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is good for music, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Gaming
4.8
8.7
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Phone Calls
6.9
9.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
9.1
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is very good.
TV and Video
5.4
8.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.3
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Battery
4.0 Hours
80.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has 4 hours of battery life. The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$89
$80
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has a price of $89 and the Earfun Wave Pro costs $80.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Earfun Wave Pro has very good build quality, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has good build quality.
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How the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) and the Earfun Wave Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Airpods (2nd generation) | Earfun Wave Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Earfun | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | March 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.9/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 4 Hours | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 268 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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About Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
About Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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