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EarFun Air Pro 4 vs Huawei FreeBuds 3i: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the EarFun Air Pro 4 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: EarFun Air Pro 4 - Great overall at around $88.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

EarFun Air Pro 4
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery7.0
Calls7.5
Value9.0
Huawei FreeBuds 3i
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling6.0
Battery4.5
Calls6.0
Value7.5

Specifications

Specification comparison of EarFun Air Pro 4 vs Huawei FreeBuds 3i
SpecEarFun Air Pro 4Huawei FreeBuds 3i
TypeTrue WirelessTrue Wireless
Price (USD)$88$59
HearWiki score82 / 100 · Great68 / 100 · Good
Released20242020
Audio
Driverdynamic10 mm dynamic
Driver size10 mm10 mm
Drivers per side21
Frequency response20 Hz - 20,000 Hz20Hz-20kHz
Impedance32 Ω-
Sensitivity106.3 dB/mW-
Wireless
Bluetooth5.4Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth version5.45.0
CodecsSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDACAAC, SBC
Multipoint pairingYesNo
Latency50 ms-
Wireless range15 m-
Battery
Battery life11 h3.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)7.5 h2.5 h
Battery incl. case52 h14.5 h
Full charge time120 min115 min
Quick charge10 min = 2 h-
Wireless chargingYesNo
Features
Active noise cancellingYesYes
ANC typeadaptivehybrid
Transparency modeYesYes
Companion appYesNo
Custom EQYesNo
Wear detectionYesYes
Controlstouchboth
Voice assistantGoogle Fast Pair / voice assistant supportyes
Design
Weight10 g5.5 g
Case weight-51 g
Water resistanceIPX5IPX4
Foldable-No
Detachable cable-No
USB-CYesYes
Calls
Microphones63
Call noise reductioncVc 8.0yes

What reviewers said

EarFun Air Pro 4

The EarFun Air Pro 4 delivers a compelling mix of premium features and solid performance at a budget-friendly price point. With hybrid active noise cancellation, robust battery life, and extensive codec support including LDAC, these earbuds punch well above their weight class. They offer comfortable fit, clear call quality, and a balanced sound profile that makes them a standout value in the under-$100 category.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price
  • Pro:Strong hybrid ANC performance
  • Pro:Good sound quality with LDAC support
  • Con:Average battery life per charge
  • Con:Touch controls can be finicky
  • Con:Not the most detailed soundstage

Huawei FreeBuds 3i

These budget-friendly true wireless earbuds pack active noise cancellation and a balanced sound profile into a lightweight, IPX4-rated design. They offer solid value for the price, though their battery life is on the shorter side and the feature set stays basic. A good pick if ANC is your priority and you can manage frequent charging.

  • Pro:Effective noise cancellation for the price
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Pro:Clear, balanced audio for everyday listening
  • Con:Battery life is below average at around 3.5 hours
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ
  • Con:Lacks multipoint connectivity

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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