EarFun Air Pro 4+ vs Shokz OpenRun Pro 2: which should you buy?

Key differences

Still a tie on the makers' figures: the two read the same on water resistance. Pick on price, or on what each Guide says it is best for.

• Battery life: 8 hrs (ANC on) vs 12 hours (condition not stated), measured differentlyEarFun Air Pro 4+: 8 hrs (Up to 8 hrs (ANC on)) ConfirmedSourceShokz OpenRun Pro 2: 12 hours (Up to 12 hours) ConfirmedSource

From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed. Two figures measured under different conditions are shown side by side, not compared.

Who should buy which

• The EarFun Air Pro 4+ Guide names it for music, travel and calls.Music: A 10mm driver plus a FeatherBA armature in each bud, with LDAC and aptX Lossless for Hi-Res sound. Source linkedSourceTravel: Through a long trip, QuietSmart ANC suppresses up to 50dB of ambient noise and lasts 36 hours with the case. Source linkedSourceCalls: Six microphones with AI and cVc 8.0 noise reduction cut wind and background noise from your calls. Source linkedSource
• The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Guide names it for fitness, battery life and comfort.Fitness: Long-distance and trail runners keep their ears open to traffic, and the IP55 rating handles sweat and rain. Source linkedSourceBattery life: Up to 12 hours of battery life, and a quick 5-minute charge gets you an additional 2.5 hours of listening time. ConfirmedSourceComfort: Your ears stay open, and the bass system is built to cut vibration so they stay comfortable on your head. Source linkedSource

From what each Guide names the product best for.