\nNow, we\u2019ll discuss the biggest hardware changes later on. Those are to do with new water resistance features and audio quality. But, in terms of pure usability, the touch zones on the earbuds themselves are less sensitive as well. And that\u2019s a good thing. Too many companies include touch controls that are overly touchy, resulting in accidental touches and other problems. These earbuds, while not difficult to use at all, definitely require a deliberate touch to control playback.
\nThe hardware is also solidly put together, with no creaking or complaints from the hinges and a smooth in-hand feel. Especially with regard to the carry and charge case. The charge-check button and the USB-C charging port, conversely, are snugly fitted and snappy.
\nEarFun Free 2 battery life is an all-day affair backed by mediocre charging
\nBattery life from EarFun Free 2 is stellar, given its price point
\nAs always, the results from the battery test during any review \u2014 not just EarFun Free 2 \u2014 are subjective. There are a number of factors from distance and range to volume and media type or call type that impact battery life. And there are still other factors such as the listening environment that will factor in too. So these results are not necessarily typical.
\nHaving said that, I noted more than 7-hours of listening time, playing music from YouTube Music, with EarFun Free 2. And that wasn\u2019t under the most efficient conditions either. Instead, that listening was with noise-canceling features active, at a distance averaging over 20-feet, and with the volume up to just two clicks short of the maximum.
\nWith the included carry and charging case accounted for, that pushed my total listening time well over the advertised 30-hours.
\nWhile that\u2019s all fairly standard for the more battery-conscientious earbuds on the market, it isn\u2019t at all in this price range. So, what users are getting here is a great listening experience for hours on end, lasting effectively all day. All without having to pay top dollar.
\nPerhaps more impressively, and surprisingly, charging was exactly as advertised by EarFun during my review of Free 2. Ten minutes of charge netted me just over 2-hours of playback. It took just under one-and-a-half hours for the earbuds themselves to charge completely, and roughly two hours for the charging case to charge via USB-C.
\nPlacing these on an aftermarket fast wireless charging pad resulted in around three-and-a-half hours to refuel everything. Since they can also be charged wirelessly, which is another uncommon feature in sub-$50 earbuds.
\nGreat audio comes in an unassuming package with EarFun Free 2
\nThese earbuds definitely have the audio features and quality you want, without the bank-breaking cost
\nStarting with the sole \u2018caveat\u2019 for EarFun Free 2, under review, these were just not the best I\u2019ve used for calls.
\nThat isn\u2019t to say that the pickup from mics was awful. In fact, it was still easy for those I called to hear what I was saying. Clearly, even. And I could easily hear what was being said to me. But the background noises from my surroundings were also clearly audible for those I called for the test. Qualcomm cVc 8.0 Echo Cancelling and Noise Suppression (ECNS) went a long way to keep my voice clear regardless.
\nHowever, my voice was also distant, as though I was on speakerphone.
\nNoise suppression wasn\u2019t perfect either, especially when I was cycling around to snap photos and try them out. And that came down mostly to wind coming through. While I\u2019ve certainly heard earbuds that perform worse under those conditions, I\u2019ve also heard better. Making these a middle-of-the-road option for that use case.
\nConversely, these earbuds are also among the most affordable you\u2019ll find on the market with aptX support. Enabled by Qualcomm\u2019s advanced QCC3040 SoC, coupled with Bluetooth 5.2 for as close to a lossless audio experience as is possible via Bluetooth. While the chips\u2019 TrueWireless Mirroring Technology helps keep connections stable and latency low. In fact, Low Latency Mode offers latency as low as 60ms, and as few as 2-percent of truly wireless headphones currently have a latency that low.
\nIn terms of real-world experience, all of that equates to music that\u2019s well-balanced, if lacking in the bass end at lower volumes. Turned up over 50-percent, bass tones come through clearly, with plenty of punch and shake \u2014 at least where that\u2019s intended. At lower volumes, the bass is certainly present but not overpowering. At no point does it outplay or overshadow lows or mids. And at no point is there any unwanted distortion.
\nSound placement, conversely, is good but not perfect in terms of where the audio feels like it\u2019s coming from. Most users won\u2019t notice a big difference between these earbuds and top-of-the-line buds on that front.
\nAnd it\u2019s worth noting at this point that is all packed in at a shockingly value-focused price under $50.
\nPremium connectivity, up to a point, with one truly killer feature
\nStrong connections and features from EarFun Free 2? How about real water resistance?
\nWith EarFun Free 2, there weren\u2019t exactly a lot of fancy features to parse through during my review. And that\u2019s not surprising at all, since these cost less than $50. There\u2019s no in-ear detection, for example. And that\u2019s unfortunate because it means manually pausing playback with a touch or with the source device instead of just taking the buds out of your ears.
\nSimilarly, there are deep and complex applications to explore. No equalization to play with and no specialty features on that front at all beyond noise cancellation. The latter of those features is enabled via the use of the above-mentioned Qualcomm chipset, which includes both cVc 8.0 ECNS & TrueWireless Mirroring.
\nTrueWireless Mirroring technology keeps the connection between the buds, individually, more stable. And it helps ensure that users can listen to either earbud independent of the other. Qualcomm\u2019s cVc 8.0 ECNS ensured that my voice remained clear and stable in calls throughout my review as well as providing some noise-canceling.
\nBut Qualcomm cVc 8.0, in these buds, also didn\u2019t help fix the somewhat distant-sounding audio of my voice. Giving it a speakerphone-like effect. And it did allow background noises to come through too, although dampened just enough to make a conversation possible. Even in a louder environment.
\nMeanwhile, Bluetooth 5.2 kept the connections solid even just beyond the advertised 15-meters \u2014 roughly 50-feet \u2014 as long as no obstacles were in the way. Although obstacles did drop that range to under 30-feet.
\nBut the biggest extra feature here is going to be the waterproofing, sweat-proofing SweatShield technology. Giving these earbuds an IPX7 rating, that keeps them working even if they\u2019ve been submerged for up to 30-minutes. And that works as claimed by the company.
\nEarFun also says that\u2019s corrosion proof, at least with regard to corrosion from sweat. So users can use these even while swimming or in the shower. Although that probably shouldn\u2019t be the primary use. They do work that way under testing but with some fairly severe cut-out issues when fully submerged. Most likely caused by interference from the water.
\nIt\u2019s also worth mentioning, of course, that the carry and charge case is absolutely\u00a0not waterproof at all. Just the earbuds.
\nIs EarFun Free 2 worth the money?
\nEarFun is a new company but with offerings like Free 2, it should be on your radar
\nWhen we\u2019re looking to pick up some new earbuds, there are a few factors that really stand out as important. For instance, are the earbuds waterproof? Sweat-resistant? Is the audio powerful but not overbearing at any specific frequency? How\u2019s the battery life and how long does it take to charge?
\nIn most ways, EarFun Free 2 far surpasses competitors under review and its predecessor as well. Not in terms of any of those aspects, necessarily. But in terms of the cost of those aspects, with only minor caveats when it comes to charging up and the mics on this wearable. More directly, all for under $50, without sacrificing top-dollar features such as aptX support.
\nStacking atop that, EarFun Free 2 is completely waterproof to the point of being swim-ready over short durations.\u00a0 Put shortly, anybody looking at earbuds in the sub-$100 range should be considering these earbuds.
\nThe post EarFun Free 2 Review \u2013 The Highest Value, Most Affordable AptX Headphones You’ll Find appeared first on Android Headlines.
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