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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're often on the move and prefer convenience, the Apple AirPods Pro 2 offer a lightweight, portable design with excellent noise isolation and a low latency mode, which is great for Apple users in particular. However, for longer sessions, the over-ear Earfun Wave Pro is likely more comfortable, has remarkable battery life, supports LDAC for high-resolution audio, and is the more budget-friendly option, though less portable due to its size. Both have very good overall sound quality, but if active noise cancelling is a priority, the AirPods Pro 2 would be the better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro 2
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has no clear advantages over the Earfun Wave Pro.
Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
Excellent for phone calls
Very good for TV and video
Excellent for air travel
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.8/10
9.0/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1/10
8.3/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Earfun Wave Pro is very good.
Battery
6.0 Hours
80.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$249
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The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has a price of $249 and the Earfun Wave Pro costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.5/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has excellent build quality, while the Earfun Wave Pro has very good build quality.
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Earfun Wave Pro are both good for music.
Gaming
8.4/10
8.7/10
The Earfun Wave Pro and Apple Airpods Pro 2 are both very good for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8/10
9.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good.
TV and Video
7.8/10
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be very good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good.
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How the Apple Airpods Pro 2 and the Earfun Wave Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
"Apple's upgraded H2 chip begets better active noise canceling (ANC) and battery life, while the case's U1 chip and integrated speaker lets you precisely locate it from the Find My app. If you own an iPhone, the new AirPods Pro is an obvious choice."
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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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