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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're on a tighter budget and need wireless convenience for activities like exercise or commuting, the Earfun Air Pro 2 would suit you well; they also have active noise cancelling, which helps in noisy environments, and their compact size makes them quite portable. However, if your priority is outstanding sound quality for critical listening, and you mainly use headphones in quiet settings, the HifiMan Edition XS, although more expensive, would provide a superior audio experience with an open back design for a more expansive soundstage but remember they require a wired connection and are not suitable for exercise or noisy environments due to their size 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 HifiMan Edition XS
- Very good for music
- Good for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.4
8.8
The HifiMan Edition XS is very good for music, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair.
Gaming
5.1
7.4
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for gaming, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
6.1
5.0
The Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair for phone calls, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.9
7.9
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair.
TV and Video
5.4
9.5
The HifiMan Edition XS is best in class for TV and video, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Earfun Air Pro 2 is very good for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
N/A
The Earfun Air Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The HifiMan Edition XS does not have a battery.
Cost
$70
$269
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The Earfun Air Pro 2 has a price of $70 and the HifiMan Edition XS costs $269.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Earfun Air Pro 2 and HifiMan Edition XS both have very good build quality.
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How the Earfun Air Pro 2 and the HifiMan Edition XS compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Earfun Air Pro 2 | HifiMan Edition XS |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$70 | $269 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Earfun | HifiMan | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | December 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.1 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 421 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Peter Susic | September 2021
"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."
HifiMan Edition XS
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Headphonesty
Eric D Hieger | January 2023
"The Edition XS easily compete with headphones in their price range with a very high price-to-performance ratio. The XS are an amazing value and offer performance not far off from headphones more than twice their cost. These will be a mind-blowing revelation for enthusiasts and music lovers who have only heard standard big-brand mainstream headphones."
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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 HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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