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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for versatility and wireless convenience, the Earfun Wave Pro is a strong choice, being wireless with the ability to connect via a cable, supporting LDAC for high-quality audio, offering low latency for better sync during videos and games, and having active noise cancelling for quieter environments. Their sound quality and microphone are rated very good, they are suitable for air travel and have a long battery life. However, for the ultimate gaming and calls experience, the EPOS PC38X might be preferable, with its open design that provides a more natural soundstage, best-in-class mic quality, and excellent overall sound quality. These are wired and lack wireless capabilities and noise isolation due to their open-back design, making them less ideal for noisy environments and on-the-go use. They also lack features like active noise cancellation and audio codecs like AAC and LDAC since they are not wireless. Consider your main activities: for gaming and home use, EPOS PC38X shines, while for wireless functionality and varied use including travel, the Earfun Wave Pro is a better bet. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
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
Key differences
Music
7.0
9.5
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the Earfun Wave Pro is good.
Gaming
8.7
10.0
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the Earfun Wave Pro is very good.
Phone Calls
9.0
10.0
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the Earfun Wave Pro is excellent.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
7.9
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the EPOS PC38X is good.
TV and Video
8.0
9.0
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the Earfun Wave Pro is very good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the EPOS PC38X is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
N/A
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The EPOS PC38X does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$139
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the EPOS PC38X costs $139.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Earfun Wave Pro and EPOS PC38X both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Earfun Wave Pro | EPOS PC38X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $139 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Earfun | EPOS | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 10/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 268 Grams | 249.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Everyday Listening
Ryan Soo | November 2021
"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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