Written by: Jin Fujisaki / Published: 2026-02-18
"Noise cancellation on cheap earbuds is just a token feature, right?" That kind of prejudice vanishes the moment you slip the EarFun Air Pro 4+ into your ears. EarFun's proprietary ANC technology, "QuietMax 3.0," has finally achieved -55dB of noise reduction.
The roar of the subway, chatter in a café, the hum of an air conditioner. All of it goes "poof" and disappears, leaving a space filled with nothing but music. Sure, compared to Sony's WF-1000XM6 (tentative name) or Bose's latest model, both priced over $400, it may fall slightly short in high-frequency cancellation. But the price gap is 4x. "95% of the performance, at 1/4 of the price." This overwhelming cost-performance ratio is exactly why people choose EarFun.
| "Lossless" as Standard Equipment. CD-Quality Audio, Sent Wirelessly
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In 2026, wireless earbuds have moved beyond "Hi-Res" and entered the era of "Lossless" (transferring CD-quality audio without degradation). The Pro 4+ packs Qualcomm's latest chip, the "QCC3091," and supports both aptX Lossless and LDAC codecs.
Stream lossless tracks from Apple Music or Amazon Music on your phone, and you'll hear everything clearly—right down to the artist's breath and the subtle nuances of each instrument. The powerful bass produced by the 11mm large-aperture driver and composite diaphragm leans toward a "V-shaped" sound signature, but with a few tweaks in the app's EQ (equalizer), it becomes a top-of-the-class performer that handles any genre.
| The "Case" Finally Got Smart, Too. The Benefits of LE Audio
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The biggest evolutionary leap in this "Plus" model lies in the case. It fully supports the latest "LE Audio (Auracast)" standard, meaning you can now receive audio from shared TVs at airports and gyms directly through your own earbuds.
On top of that, the smart case feature lets you check the battery level and connection status in detail via LED indicators—without even opening the case. Multipoint connection is now blazingly fast, letting you move seamlessly between your PC and phone. The frustration of "it won't connect" or "it won't switch over" is now a relic of the past.
| A Staggering "55 Hours of Playback." Leave the Charger Behind on Your Trip
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The stamina performance that has become EarFun's signature is alive and well. 11 hours from the earbuds alone, and up to 55 hours with the case (ANC off). That's a number that far surpasses other brands' high-end models.
If you commute or travel 2 hours a day, charging once or twice a month is plenty. And if the battery does run out, it supports wireless (Qi) charging—just set it down and it comes back to life. You're freed from the obsessive worry of "I have to charge it every day." It seems minor, but in everyday life, it's the most powerful feature of all.
| Summary: If You're On the Fence, Just Buy This. There's Nothing to Regret
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The street price is around $60–$70. During sales, it can even drop into the $50s. At this price, you get top-tier ANC, lossless audio, 55-hour battery life, and even IPX5 water resistance—all included.
When someone asks me, "What's a good first pair of wireless earbuds?", I recommend this without hesitation. You won't be left feeling like you got what you paid for in a bad way. In fact, after buying these, if you go to pick up a premium model, you'll find yourself wondering, "Wait... what exactly does that extra $200 get me?" The EarFun Air Pro 4+ is a beautiful monster that shatters the pricing standards of the audio industry.
