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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Earfun Air Pro 2 earbuds are significantly less expensive and offer active noise cancelling, making them suitable for use during travel and in noisy environments. They are wireless, more portable, and have good battery life, including wireless charging. However, they have lower sound quality, less impressive soundstage, and are not optimal for gaming or TV due to likely latency issues. On the other hand, the EPOS PC38X headphones provide exceptional sound quality, a superior soundstage, and outstanding microphone quality. They are wired, which eliminates latency issues, making them perfect for gaming and meetings. Nevertheless, they are less portable and not ideal for exercise or travel due to their open-back design and lack of noise isolation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Air Pro 2
Very good for air travel
Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
Best in class for music
Best in class for phone calls
Best in class for gaming
Excellent for TV and video
Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.4/10
9.5/10
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair.
Gaming
5.1/10
10.0/10
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
6.1/10
10.0/10
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.9/10
7.9/10
The EPOS PC38X is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair.
TV and Video
5.4/10
9.0/10
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
2.5/10
The Earfun Air Pro 2 is very good for noise reduction, while the EPOS PC38X is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
N/A
The Earfun Air Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The EPOS PC38X does not have a battery.
Cost
$70
$139
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$50
$100
$150
$200
The Earfun Air Pro 2 has a price of $70 and the EPOS PC38X costs $139.
"There’s a lot to like about EarFun Air Pro 2. The best thing about them is the active noise cancellation, which works almost as well as the best true wireless earbuds out there. The audio quality is funky but enjoyable. Good dynamics and a wider soundstage save its presentation. Everyone, apart from the most diehard audiophiles, should be happy with it."
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
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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.
About EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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