EarFun Free 2 Wireless Earbuds Review: Just Too Big

Who Are The EarFun Free 2 Wireless Earbuds For?

• If you have ever felt that other wireless earbuds were too small, the EarFun Free 2 earbuds should be a good size
• The EarFun Free 2 earbuds are fairly inexpensive for those on a budget
• The AptX-powered low latency mode works well to reduce Bluetooth lag

The phrase "bigger is better" is certainly true for a number of devices like computer monitors and TVs. However, bigger is definitely not better for everything, which is something earbud company EarFun should consider. Their latest, the EarFun Free 2 wireless earbuds, are monstrous compared to other earbuds, and not in a good way.

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Absolutely Massive

Right off the bat it's obvious that the EarFun Free 2 wireless earbuds are huge. Especially when compared to other wireless earbud options, the EarFun Free 2 earbuds look positively goofy. They even stick out of my head like the bolts on a weird Frankenstein's monster.

The EarFun Free 2 earbuds' size isn't just off-putting, there are other downsides to their bulk as well. The biggest for me is that the EarFun Free 2 earbuds just do not stay in my ears. I have used countless pairs of wireless earbuds by now, and the EarFun Free 2 earbuds are perhaps the worst offenders at falling out of my ears unprompted. Heck, even the charge/carry case is larger than most other wireless earbud cases.

Sound Quality

What makes the size of the EarFun Free 2 earbuds even worse is that they're pretty decent earbuds. These aren't going to top anyone's "Best Of" lists any time soon, but there's a decent balance of highs, mids and lows here that provides an enjoyable listening experience. The bass isn't going to rattle any heads, but still comes through nice and clear.

The EarFun Free 2 earbuds do have a low latency mode, which is powered by AptX and works pretty well. Bluetooth connections are inherently slow, meaning there's a noticeable lag between video and audio when using Bluetooth devices like headphones or speakers. The EarFun Free 2 has a low latency mode which does a good job of eliminating this lag, keeping audio in time with video.

The one small advantage for the EarFun Free 2's size is that it really helps with noise isolation. The EarFun Free 2 earbuds don't have any active noise cancelling features, but they are so big that they do a good job of blocking out surrounding noises. It may be an unintended feature, but it works all the same.

Microphone Quality

Most wireless earbud options have built-in microphones to make phone calls, and many of these microphones aren't great. This is mostly because of simple physics. Sound waves are picked up better when people talk directly into a microphone. It's the same reason why people are more clear when talking into a phone instead of using a speakerphone function.

As far as the EarFun Free 2 microphones go, they're actually pretty decent compared to many other wireless earbuds. I was told I do sound a little hollow, but like previously mentioned, that just kind of comes with the territory. However, compared to many other earbuds I've used, I was told I sounded pretty good while using the EarFun Free 2s. I also was able to talk at a normal volume and didn't have to shout to have my voice picked up.

Odds And Ends

A very nice feature that the EarFun Free 2 has, which should be universal with wireless earbuds at this point, is wireless charging. All that needs to be done is to plop the EarFun Free 2 case onto a wireless charging pad and the case will start filling back up with power. It's a small feature, but definitely a welcomed one. Of course, the case can also be charged via a USB-C cable as well.

Like just about every other wireless earbud offering, the EarFun Free 2 has tap controls to play or pause music, adjust the volume and more. The tap controls on the EarFun Free 2s are pretty spotty, and aren't too responsive. This is actually a nice thing here, as otherwise the tap controls would constantly be getting activated with all the times the earbuds pop out of my ears and I have to scramble to get them put back in.

Unfortunately, the unresponsive tap controls also mean pausing music and adjusting volume isn't as simple as it is with other earbuds. Interestingly, the EarFun Free 2 earbuds have made the pausing/resuming music function a double tap instead of the more common single tap. The single tap is reserved for adjusting volume, so expect to have your volume changing for a while before adjusting to the double tap for pausing.

The one area where the EarFun Free 2 earbuds really do stand out is battery life. The earbuds can run for around seven hours on a single charge, and the case has an additional 23 hours of battery life. That's pretty good for wireless earbuds.

Final Thoughts

The EarFun Free 2 wireless earbuds are a pretty solid pair of earbuds with one major exception: their massive size makes them absolutely refuse to stay in my ears. Even if the EarFun Free 2 earbuds were the best pair of earbuds I had ever used, I wouldn't know because they keep falling out.

At only $50 (with a 10 percent off coupon available right now on Amazon), the EarFun Free 2 wireless earbuds are pretty inexpensive compared to the competition. However, the Enacfire G10 earbuds are even less expensive, and are much smaller, more comfortable, and have a slightly longer battery life. If you're looking to get a new pair of earbuds without breaking the bank, stick with the G10s over the EarFun Free 2s.