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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prefer over-ear comfort with better battery life and virtual surround sound for a more immersive experience in calls, gaming, and TV, the Earfun Wave Pro might be worth the extra cost. They also have a detachable cable for wired listening and are foldable for easier storage. However, they may not be as suitable for exercise, lacking sweat resistance. On the other hand, the JBL Live Free NC+ earbuds are better for portability and exercise due to their smaller size, sweatproof certification, and inclusive secure fit accessories. Their app also provides audio customization options which the Earfun lacks. But, they may not be as comfortable for long listening sessions, and they don't support virtual surround sound. Consider your priorities when deciding between these two. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
Good for music
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 JBL Live Free NC+
Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
7.0/10
5.8/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is good for music, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is poor.
Gaming
8.7/10
5.0/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is poor.
Phone Calls
9.0/10
7.6/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1/10
8.4/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is very good.
TV and Video
8.0/10
5.6/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
7.0/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is good.
Battery
80.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The JBL Live Free NC+ has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$60
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the JBL Live Free NC+ costs $60.
"JBL has added great-sounding, rock-solid all-rounders with a pleasant, warm sound character to their range. They are equipped with a high level of functionality that can be customised via the app. Some compromises have to be made with the active noise cancellation, which has a discreet effect, while the ambient mode and the Talkthru function proved to be powerful despite a perceptible background noise."
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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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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