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Updated April 11, 2024·
If wireless convenience and long battery life are important to you, the Earfun Wave Pro would be a better fit, as they offer wireless functionality with a significant amount of battery life. They also have good built-in controls and active noise cancelling which can be beneficial for air travel and noisy environments. However, if sound quality, especially noise isolation, is your priority and you don't mind wires, the Etymotic ER2SE stands out. The Etymotic earbuds also offer excellent build quality but lack a microphone for calls and have a bulkier carrying size. The Wave Pro provides versatility for different activities including calls, meetings, exercise and is suitable for those who prefer over-ear comfort, while the Etymotic is tailored towards pure audio enthusiasts who can sacrifice convenience for sound quality. Give Feedback
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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
Advantages of the Etymotic ER2SE
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
7.0
8.8
The Etymotic ER2SE is very good for music, while the Earfun Wave Pro is good.
Gaming
8.7
6.2
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Etymotic ER2SE is only fair.
Phone Calls
9.0
4.9
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Etymotic ER2SE is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
7.6
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Etymotic ER2SE is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
9.1
The Etymotic ER2SE is excellent for noise reduction, while the Earfun Wave Pro is very good.
Battery
80.0 Hours
N/A
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The Etymotic ER2SE does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$100
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the Etymotic ER2SE costs $100.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Etymotic ER2SE has excellent build quality, while the Earfun Wave Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
8.0
7.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be very good for TV and video, while the Etymotic ER2SE is good.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Earfun Wave Pro | Etymotic ER2SE |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Earfun | Etymotic | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | February 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
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 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 268 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | April 2022
"Etymotic isn’t playing around: it takes audio seriously and has mastered the art of the noise-isolation earphone. Sure, the fit of the earbuds looks silly but it’s a signature Etymotic thing and could be considered charming by some. If you’re looking for best-in-class audio for a realistic price, the ER2SE is it."
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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 Etymotic
Etymotic Research is an American based research, development and manufacturing company founded in 1983. They invented the first insert earphones that were used for the diagnosis and research of hearing loss and other auditory disorders. They went on to pioneer the market of high fidelity, isolating, in-ear earphones.
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