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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs EarFun Air Pro 4
Which one has the downsides you can live with?
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The short answer
Apple AirPods Pro 3 ranks higher (#2 vs #3 of 8) and scores better on sound, noise cancelling. EarFun Air Pro 4 wins on comfort & fit, battery.
The biggest complaint about the Apple AirPods Pro 3 is fit can slip or hurt; for the EarFun Air Pro 4 it's stem design may not seal or stay put. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 | EarFun Air Pro 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in wireless earbuds | #2 | #3 |
| Price tier | $$$ | $ |
| Type | Noise-cancelling | Noise-cancelling |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | 10% | 9% |
| Overall score | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Sound | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Noise cancelling | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Comfort & fit | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Call quality | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Battery | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Durability | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Price tiers: $ under $100 · $$ $100–200 · $$$ over $200. Highlighted = clearly better (a score gap of 0.3 or more, or a 1–2★ share at least 3 points lower). Scores are explained, with sources, on each product's page.
Top complaints
Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Fit can slip or hurt
Wirecutter says the fit may be hard for small ears and the buds worked loose during high-impact exercise, especially when using the squeeze controls. SoundGuys found the tips and glossy shell still slipped as sweat built up. Amazon's review summary calls fit and comfort mixed, with some owners saying they fall out. A low-star Walmart review says they are too big and hurt.
- Apple-only extras and awkward controls
Wirecutter dislikes the squeeze-and-swipe controls, which can shift the buds in your ear, and notes most advanced features are exclusive to Apple users. Tom's Guide says Android users get very little control because there is no app, and Live Translation needs an iPhone with Apple Intelligence. SoundGuys lists Apple-exclusive features and some connection issues among its cons.
- Charging and reliability failures
Amazon's review summary says some owners report them breaking after a month of use. Low-star Walmart reviews describe a left earbud that won't charge, a case that stopped charging the buds, and a pair that wouldn't charge past 1%. Many other 1-star Walmart reviews are about delivery problems, not the product.
EarFun Air Pro 4
- Stem design may not seal or stay put
Wirecutter says people with tiny or deep-set ear canals may not get a proper seal, and the stems may slip loose from small ears or during high-impact workouts. Amazon owners, by contrast, praise a secure fit during workouts.
- Touch controls misfire
Wirecutter says the tap-and-hold commands take practice to learn and often registered a single tap when testers adjusted the buds.
- Sound and mics trail pricier buds
Wirecutter says the highs are coarser and recordings less dimensional than pricier picks, and SoundGuys says ANC reduces sound quality. SoundGuys found the mics struggle in noisy settings, while Wirecutter found calls clear even in wind.
- Occasional connection failures
Amazon's summary says connectivity is generally easy, but some customers report connection failures.
Who should pick which
Pick the Apple AirPods Pro 3 if
iPhone owners who want hands-free Siri, heart-rate tracking and hearing features
Commuters and flyers who want strong ANC
Sweaty workouts and rain (IP57)
Skip it if: You use an Android phone; AirPods have fallen out of your ears before; You want physical buttons or a detailed EQ
Pick the EarFun Air Pro 4 if
Strong ANC for under $100
Long battery days
Android users who want LDAC/aptX
Skip it if: You have very small or deep-set ear canals; You do high-impact workouts; You make lots of calls in loud places (mixed mic reviews)
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