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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

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Music

7.0
Wave Pro
ER2SE
8.8
The Etymotic ER2SE is very good for music, while the Earfun Wave Pro is good.

Gaming

8.7
Wave Pro
ER2SE
6.2
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Etymotic ER2SE is only fair.

Phone Calls

9.0
Wave Pro
ER2SE
4.9
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Etymotic ER2SE is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

9.1
Wave Pro
ER2SE
7.6
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Etymotic ER2SE is good.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Wave Pro
ER2SE
9.1
The Etymotic ER2SE is excellent for noise reduction, while the Earfun Wave Pro is very good.

Battery

80.0 Hours
Wave Pro
ER2SE
N/A
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The Etymotic ER2SE does not have a battery.

Cost

$80
Wave Pro
ER2SE
$100
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$80

$100

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$140

$160

The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the Etymotic ER2SE costs $100.

Build Quality

8.5
Wave Pro
ER2SE
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

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TV and Video

8.0
Wave Pro
ER2SE
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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How the Earfun Wave Pro and the Etymotic ER2SE compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Earfun Wave ProEtymotic ER2SE
Earfun Wave ProEtymotic ER2SE

GENERAL

Price
$80
$100
Brand
EarfunEtymotic
Release Date
March 1, 2024February 1, 2019
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
7.1/108.9/10
Phone Calls Score
9/105/10
Gaming Score
8.7/106.3/10
TV and Video Score
8/107.9/10
Exercise Score
6.3/104.2/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
80 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
NoN/A
Charging time
2 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5.3N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/109.1/10
Virtual Surround
NoN/A
Android App
NoN/A
iOS App
NoN/A
Mic Quality
8.5/10N/A

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/109/10
Comfort score
7.4/106/10
Size
N/ASmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
268 Grams4 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedN/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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