EarFun Air Pro 5 has been selected among SoundGuys’ best audio products of IFA 2026, highlighting an unusually broad feature list for earbuds expected to cost less than €100. EarFun is promising adaptive noise cancellation, Bluetooth 6.0, Auracast and three-device multipoint connectivity.
Why EarFun Air Pro 5 stood out
Budget earbuds often force buyers to choose between modern codecs, strong noise cancellation and flexible multipoint pairing. EarFun is attempting to put all three into one model. The ability to maintain links with three devices could be useful for people moving between a phone, tablet and work computer.
SoundGuys selected the Air Pro 5 on September 5 after seeing it at IFA. Hungarian outlet 24.hu separately handled the product at ShowStoppers, while CHIP included it among its show highlights. Those reports confirm the physical earbuds and core feature set, but they do not yet amount to a full laboratory review.
| Detail | Verified position |
|---|---|
| Driver | 11mm LCP composite |
| ANC | QuietSmart 4.0, five levels |
| Wireless | Bluetooth 6.0, LDAC, LE Audio, LC3, Auracast |
| Multipoint | Up to three devices |
| Battery | Up to 52–54 hours claimed |
The claims that need laboratory evidence
EarFun says its Bose-assisted acoustic work can reduce low-frequency ambient noise by up to 98.8%. A percentage without a test frequency, fit protocol and comparison method is difficult to evaluate. Independent measurements should show attenuation across the spectrum and explain how wind handling changes outdoors.
Battery estimates also vary slightly between reports, from 52 to 54 total hours. That may reflect different settings or pre-production information. Final testing should state codec, ANC level, volume and whether the charging case is included in the number.
EarFun Air Pro 5 is a sub-€100 wireless-earbud proposal built around adaptive ANC, modern Bluetooth standards and three-device multipoint; its feature value looks strong, but sound quality, fit and cancellation require production-unit testing.
Why the connectivity mix matters
Auracast allows compatible transmitters to broadcast audio to multiple receivers, while LE Audio and LC3 are designed for newer low-energy use cases. Support on the earbuds is only half the equation: phones, venues and operating systems must expose compatible controls before those features become routine.
The product sits between the AI-oriented form factor in Plaud One’s note-taking earbuds and the thermal engineering in ESR’s actively cooled charger. EarFun’s challenge is less exotic but commercially important: deliver flagship conveniences without undermining reliability at a lower price.
A practical buying checklist
Prospective buyers should confirm the final codec list for their phone, because LDAC, LC3 and Auracast availability depends on both devices and their software. Three-device multipoint should be tested for switching speed, call handoff and stability rather than counted as a checkbox. The companion app’s account requirements and translation features also deserve a clear privacy explanation.
Fit can change noise cancellation more than an algorithm upgrade. A complete review should test the supplied tip sizes, passive isolation and comfort over several hours before measuring ANC. Microphone samples should cover quiet rooms, traffic and wind, while battery tests should publish volume and codec settings. Buyers should also check whether the case supports wireless charging and whether replacement tips and individual earbuds can be obtained. At this price, a long support life would be more valuable than one extra headline feature.
Final retail firmware may differ from the IFA units, so launch-day measurements should supersede every demonstration claim quoted here.
FAQs
How much will EarFun Air Pro 5 cost?
IFA coverage places the target below €100, but EarFun had not published a final country-by-country retail price.
Can it connect to three devices?
EarFun says the earbuds support three-device multipoint, one more connection than the common two-device setup.
When will it launch?
Coverage points to a later release after IFA, but the reviewed official material did not confirm a precise retail date for India.
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