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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize call quality and a more immersive experience for music and video, the Earfun Wave Pro headphones may be better for you; they offer excellent call and music performance, active noise cancelling, and are suitable for air travel. On the other hand, if portability, sweat and dust resistance, and the ability to use during exercise are important, you may opt for the JBL Tune Buds. These earbuds are optimized for both Android and Apple devices and support wireless charging. However, their call quality and sound performance for music are not as highly rated as the Earfun Wave Pro. Keep in mind that the Earfun Wave Pro is foldable with over-ear comfort, while the JBL Tune Buds offer stemless form factor convenience. 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 Tune Buds
Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
7.0/10
6.2/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is good for music, while the JBL Tune Buds is only fair.
Gaming
8.7/10
5.4/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the JBL Tune Buds is poor.
Phone Calls
9.0/10
4.9/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the JBL Tune Buds is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1/10
5.8/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune Buds is poor.
TV and Video
8.0/10
6.1/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Tune Buds is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
6.7/10
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune Buds is only fair.
Battery
80.0 Hours
10.4 Hours
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune Buds has 10.4 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$50
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the JBL Tune Buds costs $50.
"JBL’s Tune Buds stick with the company’s signature bass-heavy sound by default, but a quality in-app EQ lets you sculpt the audio to taste. These noise-cancelling true wireless earphones also mitigate environmental distractions fairly well for the price and offer good battery life. If you're specifically seeking bold, bass-tuned audio out of the box, the Tune Buds are worth a listen."
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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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