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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need versatility, the Earfun Wave Pro offers wireless connectivity, active noise cancelling, a built-in microphone, and is suitable for a wide range of activities including calls, music, gaming, and TV. They're also more comfortable for air travel and provide good noise isolation. On the other hand, the HifiMan Edition XS delivers superior sound quality, especially for music and TV with an impressive soundstage, though they lack a built-in microphone and noise cancelling. They're open-back, wired headphones primarily meant for quiet environments, and will benefit from an amplifier for optimal performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the HifiMan Edition XS
- Very good for music
- Best in class for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.0
8.8
The HifiMan Edition XS is very good for music, while the Earfun Wave Pro is good.
Gaming
8.7
7.4
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the HifiMan Edition XS is good.
Phone Calls
9.0
5.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
7.9
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the HifiMan Edition XS is good.
TV and Video
8.0
9.5
The HifiMan Edition XS is best in class 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 HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
N/A
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The HifiMan Edition XS does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$269
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the HifiMan Edition XS costs $269.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Earfun Wave Pro and HifiMan Edition XS both have very good build quality.
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How the Earfun Wave Pro and the HifiMan Edition XS compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Earfun Wave Pro | HifiMan Edition XS |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $269 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Earfun | HifiMan | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | December 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.4/10 | |
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 | No | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 268 Grams | 421 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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