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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Earfun Air Pro 2 and the Sony WF1000XM3 depends on your priorities. If budget is a key concern, the Earfun is significantly less expensive and offers good general performance for its price with decent sound quality and build, it's sweatproof, and has a slightly longer battery life with wireless charging. However, for superior soundstage, comfort, and microphone quality, the Sony might be worth the extra cost, as it also has active noise cancelling, better app features with equalizer settings, and is optimized for both Android and Apple. Neither are ideal for gaming due to latency concerns, but they perform decently for calls, music, and travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Air Pro 2
- The Earfun Air Pro 2 has no clear advantages over the Sony WF1000XM3.
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM3
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.4
7.5
The Sony WF1000XM3 is good for music, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair.
Phone Calls
6.1
8.2
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for phone calls, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.9
8.7
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair.
Cost
$70
$180
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Earfun Air Pro 2 has a price of $70 and the Sony WF1000XM3 costs $180.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Sony WF1000XM3 has excellent build quality, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.1
5.6
The Sony WF1000XM3 and Earfun Air Pro 2 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.4
5.7
The Sony WF1000XM3 and Earfun Air Pro 2 are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.3
The Earfun Air Pro 2 and Sony WF1000XM3 are both very good for noise reduction.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Earfun Air Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Sony WF1000XM3 has 6 hours of battery life.
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How the Earfun Air Pro 2 and the Sony WF1000XM3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Earfun Air Pro 2 | Sony WF1000XM3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$70 | $180 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Earfun | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | August 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.1 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
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Lily Katz | November 2022
"Wireless earbuds are a dime a dozen, and the Sony WF-1000XM3 makes it easy to justify the cost. The design and comfort are good, and the connection strength is consistent. While the lack of aptX or LDAC support is a big drawback, DSEE HX processing improves low-quality audio files. If you want stylish active noise canceling (ANC) earbuds, the WF-1000XM3 needs to be at the top of your list."
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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 Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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