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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize affordability, the Earfun Wave Pro headphones offer excellent value with impressive call and music quality, suited for both casual listening and work-related use. They also have a standout battery life and are equipped for air travel with active noise cancelling. However, for portability and discretion, the Sony WF1000XM3 earbuds are the way to go, plus they support LDAC for high-resolution audio streaming and have app customization options. Sony's earbuds are better for Android and Apple users who prefer in-ear convenience and virtual surround sound with Sony's 360 Reality Audio, albeit they are not as well-suited for gaming or watching TV due to their latency. 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 Sony WF1000XM3
- The Sony WF1000XM3 has no clear advantages over the Earfun Wave Pro.
Key differences
Gaming
8.7
5.6
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is poor.
Phone Calls
9.0
8.2
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is very good.
TV and Video
8.0
5.7
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The Sony WF1000XM3 has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$180
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the Sony WF1000XM3 costs $180.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Sony WF1000XM3 has excellent build quality, while the Earfun Wave Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.0
7.5
The Sony WF1000XM3 and Earfun Wave Pro are both good for music.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
8.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is very good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.3
The Earfun Wave Pro and Sony WF1000XM3 are both very good for noise reduction.
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How the Earfun Wave Pro and the Sony WF1000XM3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Earfun Wave Pro | Sony WF1000XM3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $180 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Earfun | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | August 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 268 Grams | 9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | November 2022
"Wireless earbuds are a dime a dozen, and the Sony WF-1000XM3 makes it easy to justify the cost. The design and comfort are good, and the connection strength is consistent. While the lack of aptX or LDAC support is a big drawback, DSEE HX processing improves low-quality audio files. If you want stylish active noise canceling (ANC) earbuds, the WF-1000XM3 needs to be at the top of your list."
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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 Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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