True Wireless
EarFun Air Pro 4
82Great
$88
Full review dataEarFun Air Pro 4 vs QCY MeloBuds Pro: 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.
True Wireless
QCY MeloBuds Pro
74Good
$45
Full review dataScore 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
QCY MeloBuds Pro
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery8.0
Calls7.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | EarFun Air Pro 4 | QCY MeloBuds Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $88 | $45 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 74 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 12 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106.3 dB/mW | 102 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.x |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | 50 ms | 80 ms |
| Wireless range | 15 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 11 h | 8.5 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7.5 h | 7.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 52 h | 34 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 2 h | 10 minutes = 1 hour |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | Google Fast Pair / voice assistant support | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 10 g | 8 g |
| Case weight | - | 40 g |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IPX5 |
| Foldable | - | No |
| Detachable cable | - | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | cVc 8.0 | AI ENC |
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
QCY MeloBuds Pro
The QCY MeloBuds Pro deliver strong active noise cancellation, impressive sound quality, and reliable call performance in a budget-friendly package. With a comfortable fit, long battery life, and multipoint connectivity, they offer excellent value for under $50 despite some firmware quirks. The adaptive ANC and clear transparency mode make them a solid choice for daily use.
- Pro:Strong adaptive ANC for the price
- Pro:Comfortable fit with good stability
- Pro:Impressive sound quality with clear vocals
- Con:Firmware updates can be cumbersome
- Con:ANC mode cycling may occasionally glitch
- Con:No wireless charging support
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