Earfun Free Pro ANC Wireless Earbuds Review – Another superb cheap TWS earbud but don’t buy them for the active noise cancelling + 20% discount code
EarFun have released a lot of earphones this year; they have all been good to excellent; all of them offering excellent value for money.
The Earfun Free Pro is the latest entry to their product line-up, they are a touch cheaper than the Earfun Air Pro I reviewed back in October, and they adopt a different design, omitting the stem for a smaller earpiece that fits in the concha of your ear.
Earfun have kindly provided a 20% discount code, making these a little more affordable. When buying from Amazon UK or Amazon US use FREEPRO20 (you also need to apply the on-page discount).
Features and Specification
- 👍【Top Tech Medias Recommended——Hear What You Want to Hear!】👍EarFun Free Pro is ⭐CNET Best true wireless earbuds for 2022⭐ Each earbud weighs just 0.15oz(4.2g). The small size and ergonomic shape ensure you a fatigue-free listening experience no matter how long you use these Bluetooth earbuds. Built-in anti- noise microphone helps eliminate both inside and outside noise up to 28dB, so you can jam to the music and create a world of your own, suitable for subway, plane, office, etc.
- 💖【4 Mics for Clear Call Experience】💖ENC features environmental noise cancellation more than 90%. EarFun Free Pro noise cancelling earbuds with one feed-forward microphone and one talk microphone of each wireless earbud, total 4 mics deliver splendid vocal enhancement and reduce background noise for a superior call experience. Make your voice 3x times clearer on the other side, giving you the confidence to take calls anytime, anywhere.
- 🎶【Immersive Sound, Punchy Bass 】🎶The EarFun Free Pro wireless earphones support HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP, AAC which greatly improve the transmission speed and providing you with a low-latency listening experience, stable connection and signal transmission (49ft no-obstacle range). The Bluetooth 5.2 wireless earbuds adopt 6.1 mm low-distortion composite dynamic drivers to provide you powerful deep bass, clear and comfortable stereo with rich details, bringing you a fantastic musical journey.
- ❇️【100ms Ultra-Low Latency 】❇️The Extremely Low latency of 100ms makes the game and video sound more smooth, let the sound transmit from the game and video to your ears in real-time. There is no delay in the game, which makes more detailed sounds of gunshots, footsteps, and explosions are heard than other wireless earbuds Bluetooth, helping you win faster, providing an extraordinary gaming experience. Powerful Bluetooth 5.2 chip perfectly matches tablets, laptops and iPhone Android smartphones.
- ⭐【Wireless & USB-C Quick Charging】⭐The noise cancelling earbuds supports both wireless and USB-C quick charging, 10-minute charge provides 2-hour of playback. The wireless earbuds offer 7 hours of playback on a single charge with ANC off (6 hours with ANC on), a total of up to 32 hours using the included rechargeable case. NOTE: Please dry the earbuds before you put them back into the charging case. Sweat or water on the earbuds might cause short circuit and damage the product during charging.
- Active Noise Cancellation up to 28dB
- Customized Noise-Cancellation Algorithm for excellent isolation
- Bluetooth 5.2 for stable connections and extended working range
- Low Latency Mode improves Video and Gaming experiences
- Dual Composite Dynamic Drivers deliver superior sound and balance
- 32-Hour Total Playtime: 7 Hours + 25 Hours with Charging Case
- Fast charging, 10 Min Charging = 2 hours Playtime
- 40-Min Full Charging, 32 hours Playtime
- Wireless Charging Compatible
- Intuitive Touch control + Volume control
- Single Earbud Mode – Right or Left independent use
- Activate Voice Assistant
Fit & Sound Quality
I have been impressed with the sound quality the EarFun earbuds recently, and these follow that trend. As always, I need to use the biggest ear tips to get an ideal fit, with these on, they fit comfortably in my ear with no indication that they may slip out.
List most earbuds nowadays, these are bass dominant, giving an energetic sound signature. They are capable of producing very deep lows, Run the Jewels Ju$T quickly had me grabbing my phone to turn the volume down a little.
While most cheap earphones sound harsh with mids and highs, these perform well, highs are clean and clear. Mids are excellent, vocals and instruments sound good. Overall there is largely a good balance throughout the frequencies.
Active Noise Cancelling Performance
With an ANC rating of 28dB, EarFun is being more honest than most companies and setting the bar low for expectations. Decibels work on a logarithmic scale. However, a common rule of thumb is that humans will perceive the volume to double around 9-10dB. So in this case, the Earfun Free Pro have around half the ANC performance of the EarFun Air Pro (and many other ANC earphones rated at 38dB).
I have no way of objectively measuring the ANC performance, but my usual test of listing to airplane cabin noise relatively poor ANC performance. There is a noticeable drop off from the low-end engine hum, and this could make watching TV or listing to music more tolerable in a noisy environment, but don’t expect these to offer incredible ANC performance.
Other Bits – Battery Life & Control
These feature USB-C and wireless charging, which is impressive on earphones this price. This claims to have 7 hours playtime with 25 hours extra with the charging case which would make it better than average for TWS earphones. I haven’t timed it exactly, but the playtime performance is probably close to this figure.
They are IPX5 rated, so it should be good for most gym and fitness activities. The small size of these and the way they fit into the concha/shell part of your ear makes them quite comfortable for running and other vigorous activities.
Microphone performance is so-so, this is often the case with most earphones.
Price and Alternatives
These are currently priced at £59.99 on Amazon then there is a 10% off voucher on the Amazon page, or for a short time there is 20% off with FREEPRO20
The EarFun Air Pro are just £10 more and also have a 10% voucher. These offer significantly better ANC, but still poor compared to premium-priced models such as the Huawei Freebuds Pro. I would say the EarFun Air Pro are worth the extra for general use, however, the Free Pro have a lighter more secure fit, so I would say they are better for sports.
At the £50 – £60 price point there is nothing I have used that particularily stands out better than these two earphones. It is a saturated market place, though, and there are plenty of superb options.
Overall
These are another fantastic pair of earbuds from Earfun. Sound quality, fit and comfort are all particularily good.
The ANC performance is not great, but it does make a difference, and this is to be expected at this price point.
With these fitting so well inside my ear, I think they make a particularly good choice for fitness, they have a long battery life, energetic sound signature, IPX5 rating and they are cheap enough that it won’t be too much of an issue should you lose or break them.
Earfun have kindly provided a 20% discount code, making these a little more affordable. When buying from Amazon UK or Amazon US use FREEPRO20
Earfun Free Pro ANC Wireless Earbuds Review Rating
-
Overall - 80%80%
Summary
Another decent pair of earphones from Earfun. I wouldn’t buy them specifically for the ANC, but it does offer a little bit of noise reduction. Sound quality is excellent, and these would make good sports earphones
Pros
- Great sound for the price
- Small, lightweight and comfortable
Cons
- ANC performance is negligible
I am James, a UK-based tech enthusiast and the Editor and Owner of Mighty Gadget, which I’ve proudly run since 2007. Passionate about all things technology, my expertise spans from computers and networking to mobile, wearables, and smart home devices.
As a fitness fanatic who loves running and cycling, I also have a keen interest in fitness-related technology, and I take every opportunity to cover this niche on my blog. My diverse interests allow me to bring a unique perspective to tech blogging, merging lifestyle, fitness, and the latest tech trends.
In my academic pursuits, I earned a BSc in Information Systems Design from UCLAN, before advancing my learning with a Master’s Degree in Computing.
I’m proud to share that Vuelio has consistently ranked Mighty Gadget as one of the top technology blogs in the UK. With my dedication to technology and drive to share my insights, I aim to continue providing my readers with engaging and informative content.
I work directly with the companies he reviews products for or their chosen PR agency.
For Social Media, you can find me on:
