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Updated April 10, 2024·
If value for money is a priority, Earfun Wave Pro headphones come at a lower midrange price and offer features like active noise cancelling and LDAC codec for high-quality audio, suitable for music, calls, and watching TV. They are also comfortable for long listening sessions and include a detachable cable for wired use. However, they may be less ideal for exercise due to their size and lower portability score. Sony WF1000XM4 earbuds, while more expensive, excel in portability and are sweatproof, making them great for exercise. They have a best-in-class book/podcast score and feature technologies such as Sony's 360 Reality Audio, though they lack low-latency mode for gaming and have fair call quality. The decision hinges on whether you prioritize over-ear comfort and price or superior portability and specialized audio features for certain content. 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
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM4
- Excellent for music
- Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.0
9.0
The Sony WF1000XM4 is excellent for music, while the Earfun Wave Pro is good.
Gaming
8.7
5.6
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Sony WF1000XM4 is poor.
Phone Calls
9.0
6.7
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Sony WF1000XM4 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
10.0
The Sony WF1000XM4 is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Earfun Wave Pro is excellent.
TV and Video
8.0
6.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Sony WF1000XM4 is only fair.
Battery
80.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The Sony WF1000XM4 has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$220
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the Sony WF1000XM4 costs $220.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.3
The Earfun Wave Pro and Sony WF1000XM4 are both very good for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.9
The Sony WF1000XM4 and Earfun Wave Pro both have very good build quality.
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How the Earfun Wave Pro and the Sony WF1000XM4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Earfun Wave Pro | Sony WF1000XM4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $220 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Earfun | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | July 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
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 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 268 Grams | 6.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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"The headphones deliver a satisfying user experience, class-leading battery life, some of the best noise-cancelling we’ve heard in this category, and absolutely stunning sound quality."
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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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