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Those of you who read my previous reviews must have noticed that I enjoy EarFun products. In my opinion, this company releases decent and budget-friendly audio gear. I am not the type of person ready to splash $150 for earpods, so I decided to invest $60 to get EarFun Air. It is a second time I decided to use the Bluetooth earphones, and honestly, I cannot recall when I used my wired headphones for the last time.
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I have been using these earphones for the last two weeks, and I am impressed. The design is almost a complete ripoff of Apple AirPods. It is not a bad thing, as AirPods has a decent design, which is acclaimed by millions of users worldwide. I found a comparison table on EarFun's website to show the differences between the two products. The Air is waterproof and is quite decent at noise cancellation. Please note that Air is not a professional model designed for audiophiles. It is a model to a casual guy who wants to listen to music while running or while traveling. If you consider it, you will find the model decent.
I noticed that Air offers a better sound quality than its predecessor Free. EarFun gives really interesting names to its products - Air, Free, Go - Samsung should learn from them Back to the topic. Sound quality is better, mostly due to excellent isolation and noise cancellation. The microphones are also good and pick almost every sound. Earpods manage to work up to 7 hours on a single charge and up to 28 hours when you use the case to charge them. That is a good result.
Without further ado, EarFun Air is a good alternative to Apple AirPods and excellent alternative to Xiaomi Mi True. I reached EarFun and asked them if they can find a good offer for XDA folks and they did. If you use the code EARFUN42, the regular price will drop by 25%. $44.99 is a good price for such a decent product. You can get them from here.
Earfun air is a great product
I just got my Earfun Air yesterday so I am in my honeymoon period. What is my observation so far about it. It fits in my ear perfectly unlike Airpods, the inear detection works superbly, the double tap gestures work 60 to 70 percent of the times, I didnt get the triple tap function either calling google assistant or changing the track to work at all,the mic quality is great nobody said I was from tea but there is a small lag while watching downloaded youtube videos. It might just be the format.
I really believes Earfun must do a software update to increase the volume leave it is very low compared to wired headphones though the music app I use Musicolet allows to modify equalizer and when I use custom and set everything to max the volume seems 40 percent louder. Definitely worth the 45 dollars price tag
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I was on the lookout for a new pair of earphones as my old pairs broke and as I don’t trust myself with expensive in-ears, I went online and started to look for a new pair to go along with my phone. After a bit of looking, the Somic V4’s instantly caught my eyes as they were similar looking to my old pair (TTPod T1S) and the cable looked great, so I placed an order and have now been properly able to test them out.
The packaging of these earphones is made out cardboard and looks pretty good, and opens up like a book showcasing the earphones. Inside of the packaging you can find some manuals in Chinese, some double-flange ear tips, as well as the earphones themselves. There’s no extra goodies such as a shirt clip or a pouch to store them in, but that’s to be expected for a sub <20 USD pair of earphones.
When it comes to the ear tips of these, I can directly say that they didn’t work out very well for me, and I had to use an older pair of ear-tips from another pair of earphones. The double-flange ear tips didn’t stay in my ears and just made the sound very hollow, but after replacing them I was able to get a perfect seal and the audio turned out to be better than what I expected for 20 USD, but more on that later.
My favorite part of these earphones is the cable, as it gives an illusion of that these earphones cost a lot more than they really do, and I also love the fact that the angled audio jack is very robust and solid. However, the cable also comes with its disadvantages as it tangles up pretty easily and it can easily get annoying if you don’t straighten it out every now and then.
But do they sound any good? Yes, definitely and I really like the sound of these in general. First off, they have some very decent lows, with a deep and quick bass that suits for the type of music that I listen to. When it comes to the mids, they are very detailed and dominant, but they're not overwhelming or exaggerated either, which is just a positive thing. The treble on these is also pretty sharp, but it really doesn’t hurt the ears either and provide a good experience really.
Overall, if you’re on a budget a need a pair of earphones for <20 USD, these are definitely a steal considering that they offer such an amazing value for the money. They both sound good, give an illusion of being more expensive than they really are and they also feel sturdy. Definitely a pair that I can personally recommend and I’m using them as daily drivers with my phone for now!
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Frequency response (credits to AudioBudget)
Like many, I’ve been wanting to hop onto the noise-cancelling headphone bandwagon since models like the Bose QuietComfort 35 and Sony 1000XM series came out. However, also like many, I was not interested in dropping $350 bucks for this experience. I only fly or commute on mass transit a few times a year. These Anker Soundcore Life 2 headphones are a great compromise for those looking to spend less than one-third of the price of the top-tier models and still have a great experience.
Sound quality: Very good. These will not touch wired, high-impedance headphones for lossless music files, but for noise-cancelling, bluetooth headphones for listening to Spotify, the sound quality is super solid. I enjoy the BassUp tech for a deeper and fuller sound. You do get a built in mic too, which is great for making calls.
Noise cancelling: Having used the aforementioned Bose QC and Sony 1000XM series before, these are not on that level with noise cancelling. If those are a “10” these are more like a “7-8”. Those high-end models can wipe out virtually ALL background noise while the Soundcore Life 2 does more of a controlled reduction. Still very good for the price and to block out the outside world.
Battery Life: Fantastic. 30 hours on wireless with up to 60 if you connect with the provided cable. And if you turn off noise cancelling while wired, you can go forever. Would’ve like to have seen a Type C connection (it’s microUSB still) for charging, but this is a pretty small complaint.
Build quality: Top notch. Nothing seems cheap or breakable. The headphones fold down for travel in the provided case. The case has some firmness to it too, so your headphones won’t get crushed. Great for stashing in your backpack or messenger bag. The ear pads are nicely padded and I can easily go over an hour before any kind of “ear compression” discomfort takes hold.
The holiday pack is a great bonus since you get a PowerCore 5000 powerbank for on-the-go charging. Other included accessories include the top end PowerLine+ microUSB cable, an aux cable, and an airplane adapter. Great value here!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HBST4ZV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_zPibCb6CE2KT9
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Have you tried using these with a PC while gaming? I'm curious whether or not the microphone actually works over wired/BT while gaming.
As i searched for new Headphones i came across these on amazon, so i ordered 2 different versions to test them and give you a short review.
I ordered the Dudios Shuttle and Dudios Free Mini (both around 35€ on amazon).
The Dudios Shuttle are AirPod like headphones, with BT5.0, IPx5 sweat resistent and touch control from the headphone itself.
The Dudios Free Mini are more like my old Jabra elite sport headphones, they are a small egg-ish form factor and will sit in the outer ear.
On both packages a charging case, some earpieces in different sizes and a micro USB cable is included.
As said both come inside a case which also acts as the charging station. The case of the Shuttle also have a 4 leds which are charging indicators of the battery INSIDE THE CASE. If you put the headphones into the case they will automatically recharge, and a small red led on the headphones will indicate the charging process. They can play for around 4hours and then needs to be recharged. If you have the case around you can put them back and let them recharge.
On the Shuttle get around 24h of playback without the need of a wallplug. (5x recharge in the case + 1 initial charge = 24h) and on the Free Mini you will get around 15h playback claims dudios. I only tested a full charge, both lasted a litle longer than 4h.
Once paired the headphones will automatically connect to the phone when taken out of their case, in my tests this always worked quick and reliable. No issues at all.
The BT range is really good, in comparision to my old Jabra elite sport headphones it is even incredible. The Jabra headphone have issues already if you are more than 1 meter away and drop the music. This Dudios have no range issues at all, in my tests i put the phone in one room and traveled with the headphone through the whole apartment, they dropped the connection only through 2 concrete walls. I would not assume any issues in day by day usage.
Both headphones have a pretty good sound, in comparision to my old Jabra elite sport it is better. I know sound is always kind of a personal choice. They don't reach the sound levels of my Sony WH-1000XM3 but that was expected. For small headphones i am pretty impressed and like it. Perfect devices for doing sports and running around if you don't want to carry the big headphones.
Also both headphones have a touch control feature, you can simply touch (not press!) the headphone to play/pause etc. your music. Which comes in handy if you don't want to take out your phone.
My personal preference are the Shuttle, as they can run a little longer than the Free Mini and i find them more comfortable to wear.
I will attach some pictures of both headphones so that you get a better impression.
Overall: Pretty nice headphones for a cheap price!
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Hope this reviews helps some of you.
Best Regards
Bin4ry
The trend of ditching the headphone jack brought and popularized the usage of wireless earbuds, that connect via Bluetooth and WiFi. 2 days ago, I joined this trend with headphone jack-less phone and a pair of Dudios Free Mini earbuds that I bought on Amazon. My goal was to get premium earbuds that live to its brand and be durable and efficient, yet, be affordable. Out of many options, I was convinced by the Dudios Free Mini that grabbed my attention. It provided the premium and sleek design and the budget price, which was a great bargain for me.
The following is a detailed review. TL;DR is at the bottom, enjoy reading!
Package:
User manual.
2x Earbuds.
Charging box.
Charging cable (USB).
3x Pairs of tips (small/medium/large).
2x Safety cushions (Box & content).
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Features:
Bluetooth 5.0.
IPX5 Rated (protects from sweat damage).
Durable and last up to 15 hours.
Touch control that provides easy functions (Phone call, Music, etc).
Comfortable and yet hold firmly.
Provided charging box.
Experience:
The earbuds came with little battery and I emptied it completely to note down the charging time. It completed its charging after 1 hour and 50 minutes, which is less than the official time (2 hours). Of course, it may vary between 1:30 and 2:00 hours charging times. Knowing that gyms are closed, I went for a normal cardio session outside to test the durability of the earbuds and how comfortable it is to train with them.
To be honest, I didn't feel them. They were super comfy and didn't put any pressure on my ears and didn't annoy me while running. I enjoyed the run with the earbuds and the Bluetooth connection was stable. The volume and the quality of the audio was perfect for my style and didn't feel off at all. I took my time testing the product, considering that I'd want to make sure that it's up to my expectations. Another test was cleaning the car, which included a lot of water sprays and wet areas around the ears.
The earbuds did NOT slip off and didn't seem to annoy me at all, which was quite pleasant. I've used it too for some various calls and with that different usage of them, it lasted 11 hours and had 20% left. This means that I used it for Media playback and calls, which lasted more than an hour.
To this point, I'm still experiencing with them and I have no issues whatsoever with the functionality or the connectivity. To conclude, it has the expected functionality and surpassed the expectations by being comfy and easy-to-use earbuds.
Notes:
I'd like to highlight, that you need to remove the charging film on the earbuds before putting them in the charging box, otherwise, it wouldn't charge.
TL;DR:
Sleek, premium and minimal design.
Touch control is as easy as it can get.
Multiple functions with a few clicks on the earbuds.
Last long and can be easily re-charged.
IPX5 Rated, don't worry about doing sport!
Budget price.
I hope you enjoyed reading. I'll see you in my next review!
Hello there,
today a new review from me!
It was time again to find new wireless earphones, this time i checked out the Soundpeats TrueAir2 . You find them for 34,99€ on Amazon.
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In the package are the headphones, a charging/transport box combo, and one USB-c cable.
They come powered by the Qualcomm QCC3040 and have Bluetooth 5.2. Two microphones are in every earbud (4 in total) to capture the voice perfectly and filter out environmental noises. The form factor is much like on Apple earpods (see the photos yourself).
They come in a charging case, the charging case uses USB-C to charge itself and then it can charge the headphones 4 times by the inbuild battery. Overall you will get 5hours of playback time. This means 1 full charge plus 4 recharges through the case will give you 5 * 5h = 25h of playback time. Which is pretty nice!
The headphones have a touch control feature, you can simply touch (not press!) the headphone to play/pause etc. your music. Which comes in handy if you don't want to take out your phone. To do so you need to touch them at the logo of the headphones. One tap on the right one will increase the music volume, one tap on the left one will decrease it. Long touch right, next track, long touch left, previous track. Double tap (on both) is play/pause. etc.
Like i said, this works very well. There is also a voice assistant if you press 3 times (no matter which side), but i personally don't like voice control on headphones, but if you like it, it is there for you.
Bluetooth pairing didn't make any issues at all, it was quick and reliable. Just take out the rigt earpiece and start binding, done!
The headphones are a good fit in my ears, i would personally not recommend them for sports, but they should be good for anything else. Overall i think if you want to do sports with wireless headphones you should use another form, the apple like form is a nice fit, but doesn't stay in the ear for jumping around. (Atleast not in my ears )
Sound is very good, i am not audiophile, so i just represent my layman subjective view on this. I am very happy with the sound from this 35€ devices. I did not change any settings and just listened to some online radio and i am fine with the sound.
Overall: Pretty nice headphones for a cheap price! I can definetly recommend them!
They seem very good price point and quality. Nice review!
do you have issue of suppressed sound when using mic on windows 10? it's the only problem for me