Review: EarFun Tune Pro – the battery that never dies

With dozens of new models released almost every month, it's getting harder to find truly surprising audio products that bring something new to the table. At best, we might get a new design or slightly improved noise cancellation, but this time, EarFun managed to surprise even me.

The Chinese company EarFun is mainly known for its high-quality headphones at very accessible prices. After the company’s affordable in-ear headphones, the Air Pro 4 (see full review), took over tech sections around the world, it launched its new over-ear headphones, the Tune Pro. Spoiler – they did it again.

Battery life is usually not the first category in my reviews, but with the Tune Pro, it’s impossible to ignore. According to the manufacturer, the headphones offer about 120 hours of playback without active noise cancellation, and no less than 80 hours with ANC on. To illustrate: that's five full days of continuous listening without stopping. That’s more than double the battery life of leading market models, even those known for long playback times. In fact, even with daily intensive use and intermittent ANC over a week, I couldn’t get the battery below 85 percent.

EarFun doesn't just deliver impressive battery life. The Tune Pro also supports fast charging, with 10 minutes of charging giving no less than 15 hours of listening time. On top of that, there's also the option to listen using a USB-C cable, which not only saves battery but also charges the headphones directly from the device.

In addition to Bluetooth 5.4 and support for SBC and AAC codecs (note: no support for advanced codecs like aptX or LDAC), there’s the option for wired connection via 3.5 mm AUX or USB-C cable. The choice depends mainly on the type of connector and cable you have, and whether you want to charge the headphones while listening. There’s also multipoint connectivity to two devices simultaneously, which works quite well - even with frequent switching between audio sources.

These aren’t premium high-end headphones, but compared to models in the Tune Pro's price range - as well as previous EarFun models - this is a clear step up. The headphones are very lightweight on the head, at 290 grams, yet they don’t feel cheap or overly plastic. In fact, the earcup covers feature a metallic finish, as does the inner frame of the headphones, which feels quite premium for the price point.

The ear cushions and headband padding are made from ultra-soft memory foam and sit very comfortably over the ears. Aside from mild warming of the ears after extended wear, I experienced no discomfort, pain, or irritation - even after long usage. It's worth noting that the Tune Pro headphones are not small and likely won’t suit children or people with very small heads - speaking as someone from Haifa.

Right from the moment you put them on, you can feel the strength of the Tune Pro’s passive noise cancellation. The ear cushions effectively block out ambient noise, and even at low music volumes, they also isolate internal body sounds like breathing or footfalls. The ANC here has two modes that sound almost identical, and I was surprised by how good it is for the price. When ANC is on without music playing, you can faintly hear some ambient noise, but once sound is playing, the outside world nearly disappears. Occasionally, the ANC feels slightly pressuring on the ears in both modes, even though one is labeled “light.”

Transparency mode, however, is lacking. When music is playing, no matter how quietly, it's very hard to hear your surroundings. There’s no way to boost ambient volume, and I often had to physically lift one earcup to hear if someone was talking to me.

As for calls, the Tune Pro performs well for the price, but does reveal a weak spot. In quiet conditions, the other side could hear me clearly - even with mild background noise. But in louder environments, like cafes, the headphones struggled to distinguish my voice from surrounding chatter.

The main issue I encountered during calls was not how others heard me, but how I heard myself - and not because I woke up hoarse after arguing with my neighbors in the bomb shelter. The headphones don’t automatically switch to transparency mode during calls, so if ANC is active, you’ll likely barely hear yourself. Even after cycling through the three noise cancellation modes (each announced by voice), and even in transparency mode, my own voice sounded distant and muffled. In fact, I often heard the other side better than myself. An interesting experience for anyone wanting to feel like they’re listening to themselves from the outside - but not great for headphones.

True, these aren’t audiophile headphones - but they don’t claim to be. The Tune Pro’s 40mm and 10mm dynamic drivers deliver excellent sound quality, even surpassing that of headphones twice their price or more. Still, it’s not perfect - at least not straight out of the box.

Generally, the default sound profile leans toward a brighter tone, especially rich in higher frequencies. With ANC on, the treble can sometimes be overpowering, as with the violin in “HaKhalifa HaAfora” by Lihi Toledano. A little tweaking of the EQ in the app allows for adjustment via presets for different genres, or through manual control. Boosting the low end creates a more dynamic, rich, and detailed sound. There’s also a personalized sound option that adjusts frequency levels based on your hearing - but for me, it didn’t work at all, and I preferred setting the EQ manually.

The app includes a “Theater Mode,” which is EarFun’s version of spatial audio. It gives a warmer, fuller sound with a bit of echo and reverb, making it feel like a live concert. Sound detail is slightly reduced in this mode, especially with electronic music, but it greatly enhances instrumental and musical theater tracks. Note that EQ adjustment is not available when this mode is active.

Volume should satisfy most users, though it's not among the loudest I've heard. For me, it was more than enough - but ear-shattering volume lovers might be slightly disappointed.

Bottom line: EarFun has done it again. With astronomical battery life, surprisingly good sound, and solid ANC, it's hard to believe the Tune Pro costs less than NIS 200 (during sales). These are among the best headphones I’ve encountered at this price point - offering real competition to flagship models costing much more.

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