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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize portability and noise isolation for air travel or use in noisy environments, the Apple Airpods Pro are ideal due to their excellent noise cancelling and compact size. They're also well-suited for exercise, as they're sweatproof and have ear detection. However, they're more expensive and have a shorter battery life compared to Earfun Wave Pro. On the other hand, the Earfun Wave Pro headphones offer better battery life, excellent call and meeting quality, and superior performance for gaming and TV. They're more affordable and can connect wirelessly or with a cable, but are bulkier and not optimized for use with Apple devices. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro
  • The Apple Airpods Pro 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 podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Gaming

5.1
Airpods Pro
Wave Pro
8.7
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Apple Airpods Pro is poor.

Phone Calls

7.4
Airpods Pro
Wave Pro
9.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Apple Airpods Pro is good.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

8.3
Airpods Pro
Wave Pro
9.1
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Apple Airpods Pro is very good.

TV and Video

5.7
Airpods Pro
Wave Pro
8.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods Pro is poor.

Noise Reduction

9.1
Airpods Pro
Wave Pro
8.3
The Apple Airpods Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Earfun Wave Pro is very good.

Battery

5.0 Hours
Airpods Pro
Wave Pro
80.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods Pro has 5 hours of battery life. The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life.

Cost

$260
Airpods Pro
Wave Pro
$80
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The Apple Airpods Pro has a price of $260 and the Earfun Wave Pro costs $80.

Build Quality

9.0
Airpods Pro
Wave Pro
8.5
The Apple Airpods Pro has excellent build quality, while the Earfun Wave Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Music

6.8
Airpods Pro
Wave Pro
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be good for music, while the Apple Airpods Pro is only fair.

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How the Apple Airpods Pro and the Earfun Wave Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Apple Airpods ProEarfun Wave Pro
Apple Airpods ProEarfun Wave Pro

GENERAL

Price
$260
$80
Brand
AppleEarfun
Release Date
October 1, 2019March 1, 2024
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWired + Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
6.9/107.1/10
Phone Calls Score
7.4/109/10
Gaming Score
5.2/108.7/10
TV and Video Score
5.7/108/10
Exercise Score
6.1/106.3/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
5 Hours80 Hours
Wireless charging
YesNo
Charging time
1.5 Hours2 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.25.3
Case Battery Life
24N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
9.1/108.4/10
Virtual Surround
YesNo
Android App
NoNo
iOS App
NoNo
Mic Quality
7/108.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108.5/10
Comfort score
8/107.4/10
Size
MediumN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
5.4 Grams268 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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Sound Guys

Adam Molina | January 2023
"For just $50 USD more than the original model with the wireless charging case, this is definitely the pair of buds to get. The AirPods Pro (1st generation) sounds better than the originals and has a way better fit and active noise canceling to boot. If you have an iOS device, just get this."

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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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