EarFun Air
Score: 68/100
JBL Vibe Beam
Score: 73/100Rankings
The JBL Vibe Beam (2023) offers deep bass, Smart Ambient awareness and a quick-charge system, delivering 32 hours of total playback in a lightweight package. It lacks active ANC and has an unclear water-resistance rating, which may limit its appeal for intense workouts. Ideal for casual listeners and commuters who value bass and battery life over premium isolation.
EarFun Air offers IPX7 waterproof true-wireless earbuds with up to 7 hours of playback per charge and a total of 35 hours, plus fast charging and four microphones for clear calls. It lacks active noise cancellation and uses an older Bluetooth version with limited codec options. Suited for active, budget-conscious listeners who need durability and long battery life.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
7 hours | 8 hoursbest | |
35 hoursbest | 24 hours | |
— | 244 metersbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 49 gbest | 49 gbest |
— | 8 mmbest | |
— | 1 yearsbest | |
4best | 4best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
IP Rating | IPX7 | IP54 |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (Earbuds) (hours) | 7 hours | 8 hours |
Battery Life (Charging Case) (hours) | 35 hours | 24 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the EarFun Air for its punchy bass, comfortable ergonomics, robust IPX7 waterproofing, and impressive 35-hour total battery life, positioning it as a strong value proposition in the budget TWS segment. However, they note the absence of ANC, limited high-frequency detail, and an outdated Bluetooth version as drawbacks that keep it from competing with newer, feature-rich models.
Everyday users generally praise the earbuds for their secure fit during sports, reliable call quality, long battery life, and quick-charge capability. Common complaints revolve around occasional connectivity hiccups in crowded areas and the lack of an app for sound customization, while the minimal packaging is also mentioned.
Professional reviewers commend the Vibe Beam for its compact, lightweight design, deep-bass tuning, and impressive 32-hour battery life with fast charging, but they criticize the absence of active noise cancellation and the vague water-resistance rating, which may limit its appeal for heavy-sweat activities.
Everyday users praise the powerful bass, long battery life, quick-charge convenience, comfortable fit, and reliable wireless range, while recurring complaints focus on occasional Bluetooth drop-outs, average call quality in noisy settings, fit looseness during intense exercise, and uncertainty about water-resistance protection.
“meaty and very punchy bass”
“Highlights IPX7 rating for submersion, comfortable medium eartips, 7-hour battery, and premium feel”
