EarFun Air Pro TW230B vs Skullcandy Ink'd+ S2IMY-M690
EarFun Air Pro TW230B
Skullcandy Ink'd+ S2IMY-M690
What Buyers Say
EarFun Air Pro TW230B
The Earfun Air Pro 4i earbuds have received overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable fit at an affordable price. Many reviewers highlight the value for money, noting that these earbuds rival more expensive brands like Bose and Apple. A few minor concerns include the charging case lacking a secure latch and one instance of an earbud failing, but the responsive customer service resolved the issue quickly.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
- Great value for money
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Charging case lacks secure latch
- Occasional earbud failure
- Customer service team initially unresponsive
Skullcandy Ink'd+ S2IMY-M690
The Skullcandy Ink'd wired earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their excellent sound quality and value at a low price point. Many long-term users have bought multiple pairs over years, citing comfort, good bass, and stylish design. However, some reviews note a decline in build quality with thinner wires, and one user reported the microphone failing after a few weeks. Overall, they are a top choice for budget-friendly wired listening.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit with multiple bud sizes
- Great bass with equalizer apps
- Stylish pastel colors
- Inexpensive and easy to replace
Cons
- Microphone quality degrades over time
- Build quality seems cheaper than previous models
- Thinner and shorter wire
- Not ideal for sleeping on hard pillows
- Bass could be stronger without equalizer
Scores
Specifications
| EarFun Air Pro TW230B | Skullcandy Ink'd+ S2IMY-M690 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 92 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | Surround Sound | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 9.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 2 hours of play from just 5 minutes | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40 hrs★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | EarFun App | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
EarFun Air Pro TW230B
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (34th percentile)
Skullcandy Ink'd+ S2IMY-M690
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong affordability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (25th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Skullcandy Ink'd+ S2IMY-M690 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
