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Updated April 11, 2024·
If price is a deciding factor, the Earfun Wave Pro is more budget-friendly and offers more features like wireless connectivity, a detachable cable, active noise cancelling, and an integrated microphone with excellent call quality, making them versatile for various activities including calls and meetings, and TV and video with their very good performance in those areas. They also support a low latency mode which is beneficial for gaming and watching videos, as well as LDAC codec for high-quality audio over Bluetooth. However, the Beats EP provides a very good music experience and they’re wired, which eliminates battery concerns and potential latency issues, but lacks a microphone and active noise cancelling, factors that might limit their use in noisier environments or for calls. The Beats are also on-ear and could be less comfortable over long periods compared to the over-ear design of the Earfun Wave Pro, but this can vary by individual preference. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats EP
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- 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
8.1
7.0
The Beats EP is very good for music, while the Earfun Wave Pro is good.
Gaming
6.3
8.7
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Beats EP is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.2
9.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Beats EP is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
9.1
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats EP is only fair.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.3
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Beats EP is poor.
Battery
N/A
80.0 Hours
The Beats EP does not have a battery. The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$80
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Beats EP has a price of $100 and the Earfun Wave Pro costs $80.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be very good for TV and video, while the Beats EP is good.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Earfun Wave Pro and Beats EP both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats EP | Earfun Wave Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Earfun | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | March 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 226.7 Grams | 268 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Ulf Kaiser | 2015
"With the EP model, Beats delivers a stylish headphone with cable connection and hands-free functionality that should please consumers seeking a balanced sound for playback on mobile devices."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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