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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for headphones that excel in music, calls, gaming, and TV, the Earfun Wave Pro would be the better choice with its dynamic drivers, LDAC codec support for high-quality audio streaming, noise isolation, active noise canceling, and the convenience of both wireless and wired connectivity. However, they are heavier, less portable, and costlier than the Steelseries TUSQ earbuds. On the other hand, the Steelseries TUSQ, with its budget-friendly price, stemless design, and good mic quality with a boom mic, could be more suitable for gaming, but lacks wireless capability and active noise canceling, and may not provide as immersive an audio experience for music or calls. Consider your primary use - whether it's for travel, exercise, or indoor use - and weigh those against the price and features of both options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Steelseries TUSQ
- The Steelseries TUSQ has no clear advantages over the Earfun Wave Pro.
Key differences
Music
7.0
7.6
The Steelseries TUSQ and Earfun Wave Pro are both good for music, though the Steelseries TUSQ is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
9.0
5.2
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
4.7
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
TV and Video
8.0
7.3
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Steelseries TUSQ is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Steelseries TUSQ is only fair.
Battery
80.0 Hours
N/A
The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life. The Steelseries TUSQ does not have a battery.
Cost
$80
$55
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Earfun Wave Pro has a price of $80 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $55.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.7
8.5
The Earfun Wave Pro and Steelseries TUSQ are both very good for gaming.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Earfun Wave Pro and Steelseries TUSQ both have very good build quality.
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How the Earfun Wave Pro and the Steelseries TUSQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Earfun Wave Pro | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $55 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Earfun | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2024 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 268 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Can Buy or Not
Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear 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 Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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