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  • Avg. price: ~£35
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 60 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

EarFun Wave Life review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

8.1

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

8.1

Technical Score

20.0%

8.1

User score

Excellent
8.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

8.8

Sound

20.0%

6.7

Features

10.0%

6.8

Design

8.0%

7.0

Connectivity

6.0%

9.4

Battery

4.0%

8.3

Calls & Controls

Excellent
8.1

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

6.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(216)
United States
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4.5
(216)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

Excellent
  • 9.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.4

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    10

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    10

    Battery life

  • 8.9
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    10

    Battery life

    18.0%

    4.1

    Weight

    16.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    10

    Ambient sound mode

  • 10
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    10

    Battery life

    14.0%

    10

    Companion app

  • 5.0
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    4.1

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    10

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The EarFun Wave Life are budget-friendly, over-ear wireless headphones featuring 40mm composite dynamic drivers and Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint connectivity. They offer hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) up to 45dB, four AI-powered microphones for clear calls, and a low-latency game mode (55ms). A standout characteristic is the extensive battery life, providing up to 60 hours of playback (37 hours with ANC on) and a fast-charge feature that gives 4 hours of use from a 10-minute charge. Main pros include its lightweight 264g foldable design, high-res audio support via USB-C wired connection, and deep, rhythmic bass customizable through a feature-rich app. However, cons include a sound signature that can feel overly bass-heavy or muddy out of the box, a lack of high-res wireless codecs like LDAC, subpar ANC performance against voices, and the absence of a carrying case.

Technical Specifications of EarFun Wave Life

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

8.8

Sound

20.0%

6.7

Features

10.0%

6.8

Design

8.0%

7.0

Connectivity

6.0%

9.4

Battery

4.0%

8.3

Calls & Controls

8.1
EarFun Wave Life has a technical score of 8.06 points, which is higher than that of 94.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

6.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(216)
United States
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4.5
(216)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

8.1
EarFun Wave Life has a user score of 8.14 points, which is higher than that of 66.3% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
6.1
EarFun Wave Life has a popularity of 6.1 points, which is higher than 58% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

8.1

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

8.7
EarFun Wave Life has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.7 points, which is higher than 95.4% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

yes
EarFun Wave Life supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
EarFun Wave Life uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
EarFun Wave Life uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
EarFun Wave Life reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
EarFun Wave Life supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
EarFun Wave Life is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

4
EarFun Wave Life has 4 microphones, more microphones than 88.2% of headphones and equal to 5% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
EarFun Wave Life does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
EarFun Wave Life supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

5.4
EarFun Wave Life uses Bluetooth version 5.4, newer Bluetooth version than 95.2% of headphones and equal to 4.2% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

15 m
EarFun Wave Life offers a Bluetooth range of 15 m, higher Bluetooth range than 84.2% of headphones and equal to 6.2% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

55 ms
EarFun Wave Life has audio latency of 55 ms, lower audio latency than 69.8% of headphones and equal to 1.2% of headphones.
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
EarFun Wave Life supports multipoint. 35% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
EarFun Wave Life supports ambient sound mode. 23.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
EarFun Wave Life supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
EarFun Wave Life works with a companion app. 55.7% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
EarFun Wave Life supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

60 hours
EarFun Wave Life offers battery life of 60 hours, higher battery life than 79% of headphones and equal to 6.2% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

55 hours
EarFun Wave Life offers battery life with ANC of 55 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 88.8% of headphones and equal to 1.6% of headphones.
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

2 hours
EarFun Wave Life needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 48.5% of headphones and equal to 39.1% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
EarFun Wave Life supports quick charge. 31% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

500 mAh
EarFun Wave Life has a battery capacity of 500 mAh, lower battery capacity than 55.9% of headphones and equal to 9.3% of headphones.
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Earfun
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

264 g
EarFun Wave Life weighs 264 g, heavier than 68.3% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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EarFun Wave Life vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    EarFun Wave Life supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
    What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
    When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

    Importance: HIGH

    EarFun Wave Life supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    EarFun Wave Life has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
    What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
    When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    EarFun Wave Life has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • EQ customization
    EarFun Wave Life supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
    What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
    When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    EarFun Wave Life supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • More flexible connectivity
    EarFun Wave Life offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    EarFun Wave Life offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • 25 hours longer ANC battery life
    EarFun Wave Life has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (55 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
    When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >40 hours

    EarFun Wave Life has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (55 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.55 hours vs 30 hours
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    EarFun Wave Life has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24000 Hz

    EarFun Wave Life has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.40000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 30 hours longer battery life
    EarFun Wave Life has a higher battery life than the average headphone (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time on a single charge
    When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >45 hours

    EarFun Wave Life has a higher battery life than the average headphone (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.60 hours vs 30 hours
  • Clear call microphone
    EarFun Wave Life offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
    When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    EarFun Wave Life offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • Foldable design
    EarFun Wave Life has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • 5 mm more spacious earcup height
    EarFun Wave Life offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (65 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
  • Active noise cancellation
    EarFun Wave Life supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    EarFun Wave Life has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 20,000 Hz higher treble extension
    EarFun Wave Life has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • 25 hours longer ANC battery life
    EarFun Wave Life has a higher battery life with ANC than the average headphone (55 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
  • 30 hours longer battery life
    EarFun Wave Life has a higher battery life than the average headphone (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • USB-C charging
    EarFun Wave Life uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    EarFun Wave Life has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Play while charging
    EarFun Wave Life can play while charging, the average headphone cannot. 55.9% of headphones support play while charging.
  • More flexible connectivity
    EarFun Wave Life offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • 72.5 ms lower audio latency
    EarFun Wave Life has a lower audio latency than the average headphone (55 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
  • 5 m longer Bluetooth range
    EarFun Wave Life has a higher Bluetooth range than the average headphone (15 m vs 10 m). The average headphones offer a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
  • Clear call microphone
    EarFun Wave Life offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    EarFun Wave Life includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 3 more microphones
    EarFun Wave Life has more microphones than the average headphone (4 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • Wind noise reduction
    EarFun Wave Life reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    EarFun Wave Life supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • EQ customization
    EarFun Wave Life supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
  • 8 newer release date
    EarFun Wave Life was released more recently than the average headphone (2,025 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.

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Sound
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Connectivity
Calls & Controls
Features
  • 21.1% higher weight
    EarFun Wave Life is heavier than the average headphone (264 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • No travel bag
    EarFun Wave Life does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 3 mm tighter earcup width
    EarFun Wave Life has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (40 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    EarFun Wave Life has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    EarFun Wave Life has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • No neodymium magnet
    EarFun Wave Life does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 10 dB lower max SPL
    EarFun Wave Life has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
  • 16.7% lower battery capacity
    EarFun Wave Life has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (500 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • 21.1% higher weight
    EarFun Wave Life is heavier than the average headphone (264 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    EarFun Wave Life is heavier than the average headphone (264 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.264 g vs 218 g
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    EarFun Wave Life has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    EarFun Wave Life has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No travel bag
    EarFun Wave Life does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
    What it is: Comes with a protective carrying case or pouch
    When it matters: When protection in transit matters right out of the box.

    Importance: LOW

    EarFun Wave Life does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    EarFun Wave Life has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    EarFun Wave Life has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No neodymium magnet
    EarFun Wave Life does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
    What it is: Uses neodymium magnets for stronger, clearer sound
    When it matters: When driver construction details are part of how you compare sound hardware.

    Importance: LOW

    EarFun Wave Life does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 16.7% lower battery capacity
    EarFun Wave Life has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (500 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
    What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
    When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=720 mAh

    EarFun Wave Life has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (500 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.500 mAh vs 600 mAh
  • 3 mm tighter earcup width
    EarFun Wave Life has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (40 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
    What it is: Internal width of the earcup cavity
    When it matters: When earcup fit affects comfort and pressure around your ears.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    EarFun Wave Life has tighter earcup width than the average headphone (40 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.40 mm vs 43 mm
  • 10 dB lower max SPL
    EarFun Wave Life has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    What it is: Maximum safe sound pressure level
    When it matters: When high-volume headroom is part of your use case.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=116 dB

    EarFun Wave Life has a lower max SPL than the average headphone (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.100 dB vs 110 dB
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United Kingdom
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4.5
216 Reviews
United States
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4.5
216 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers like about EarFun Wave Life?

  • Excellent value for money, often found at significant discounts below its $59.99 MSRP
  • Extremely comfortable for long listening sessions due to soft memory foam padding and lightweight (264g) build
  • Impressive battery life of up to 60 hours with ANC off (37 hours with ANC on)
  • Feature-rich companion app with a 10-band customizable EQ and various presets
  • Supports Bluetooth 5.4 with stable multipoint connection for two devices
  • Booming sub-bass response that appeals to fans of pop and hip-hop
  • Foldable and swivel design makes them easy to transport despite the lack of a case

What customers dislike about EarFun Wave Life?

  • Subpar active noise cancellation (ANC) that struggles to block out voices and mid-to-high frequencies
  • Sound quality is often described as muddy or flat, lacking detail and a wide soundstage
  • No high-resolution wireless codecs supported (SBC and AAC only)
  • Build quality feels somewhat cheap and plasticky, with thin mesh over the drivers
  • Does not include a protective carrying case or pouch in the box
  • Included USB-C charging cable is noted by many to be comically short
  • Transparency mode can sound unnatural or overboosted in certain environments

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au.pcmag.com
24/07/2025
EarFun Wave Life - 2025 Review - PCMag Australia

The EarFun Wave Life over-ear headphones are a highly budget-friendly, $59.99 option that mirrors the lightweight, plastic design framework of the pricier Wave Pro model. Weighing 9.3 ounces, they earn praise for their remarkable comfort, featuring evenly padded, dense memory foam earcups and an adjustable metal slider headband suitable for extended listening sessions. On the...Read more

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me.pcmag.com
24/07/2025
EarFun Wave Life - 2025 Review - PCMag Middle East

The EarFun Wave Life over-ear headphones offer a budget-friendly option at $59.99, inheriting the lightweight 9.3-ounce plastic design and highly comfortable memory foam padding of the premium Wave Pro model. On the positive side, they deliver an incredibly robust and booming sub-bass response perfect for hip-hop and pop, boast an impressive battery life of up to 60 hours (37 hours...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
23/07/2025
EarFun Wave Life - Review 2025 - PCMag UK

The EarFun Wave Life are budget-friendly, over-ear wireless headphones priced at $59.99 that prioritize comfort and powerful low-end sound over premium features. Weighing 9.3 ounces with a lightweight plastic design, they feature comfortable memory foam padding on the earcups and headband, making them highly suitable for long listening sessions. They boast an impressive battery life...Read more

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cultofmac.com
18/03/2025
EarFun Wave Life headphones review: Good sound, great value

The EarFun Wave Life wireless over-ear headphones deliver exceptional budget-friendly value, offering high-res audio certification with LDAC support and a remarkably balanced sound profile featuring clear highs, detailed mids, and controlled bass. Weighing 264 grams, they feature a lightweight, comfortable design with memory foam ear cushions suitable for extended listening...Read more

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pcmag.com
23/07/2025
EarFun Wave Life Review: Bass-Heavy Cans That Don't Cost a Lot

The $59.99 EarFun Wave Life headphones offer a comfortable, lightweight design featuring excellent battery life and a robust, 10-band EQ via a companion app. While the headset supports multipoint Bluetooth 5.4, it acts as a budget-conscious, lower-spec alternative to the Wave Pro. However, the audio profile is heavily criticized for muddy, overpowering bass, accompanied by weak...Read more

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techradar.com
14/06/2025
Earfun Wave Life review: mostly excellent, comfortable over-ears

The Earfun Wave Life are budget-friendly, over-ear noise-cancelling headphones priced aggressively at around $59.99 / £49.99. The reviewer praises their exceptional value, sturdy plastic build, and premium-feeling brushed metal details on the headband. A major standout feature is their supreme, lightweight comfort (264g) driven by plush, rotating foam earcups that make them a...Read more

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chip.de
08/07/2025
Earfun Wave Life im Check - CHIP Möchtest du zu einem dieser Tests eine kurze Zusammenfassung der Stärken und Schwächen?

The EarFun Wave Life is an affordable, foldable over-ear Bluetooth headphone that weighs 256 grams and delivers a highly comfortable fit alongside an impressive sound signature for its price point. According to the review, its key advantages include a solid overall build quality, commendable battery runtimes, and a foldable design that makes it highly portable and convenient for...Read more

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smartzone.de
15/04/2025
EarFun Wave Life Review: Over-Ears with Great Value for Money

The Smartzone review highlights the EarFun Wave Life as a highly capable, mid-range contender priced at approximately €60 (discounted to around €42–€45). On the positive side, the headphones deliver a very balanced and clear listening experience through their 40mm composite drivers, featuring deep bass and clean highs that can be extensively customized via a companion app and...Read more

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chip.de
08/07/2025
Earfun Wave Life Review | CHIP", "Earfun Wave Life Test | CHIP

EarFun Wave Life Overview The EarFun Wave Life is an affordable, lightweight (256 grams) over-ear Bluetooth 5.4 headphone that delivers a commendable performance for its budget price point. Its strongest selling point is its exceptional battery life: it lasts a robust 38 hours and 6 minutes with active noise canceling (ANC) turned on, which skyrockets to an impressive 60 hours and...Read more

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kopfhoerer.de
10/04/2025
EarFun Wave Life review at kopfhoerer.de

The EarFun Wave Life are budget-friendly, bass-heavy Bluetooth over-ear headphones that stand out for their versatile USB-audio input. A major highlight is that functions like Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) and transparency mode remain accessible even when used via a digital cable, which also charges the device simultaneously. The battery life is impressive, offering up to 57 hours...Read more

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consollection.com
18/04/2025
EarFun Wave Life Headphones Review and Test - Consollection.com", "EarFun Wave Life Headphones Test and Review - Consollection.com

The EarFun Wave Life is the brand's first lifestyle, over-ear Bluetooth 5.4 headphone model, aiming to provide high-end audio features at a highly competitive price point of under €80. Weighing 264 grams, the headphones feature a discreet, completely black design with a solid metal-reinforced headband hidden during adjustments and 40mm drivers capable of rotating up to 45 degrees...Read more

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razorman.net
16/03/2025
Earfun Wave Life review in Spanish - Razorman

The Razorman.net review highlights the EarFun Wave Life as a competitive, budget-friendly over-ear option priced around €59.99, featuring a comfortable, lightweight build with cushioned ear cups and multi-angle folding hinges. Key hardware benefits include stable Bluetooth 5.4 and multipoint connection, though it lacks a 3.5mm audio jack and a protective carrying case. While the...Read more

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gomoot.com
01/06/2025
EarFun Wave Life: ANC wireless headphones and 60-hour battery life

The EarFun Wave Life over-ear wireless headphones offer exceptional value for their roughly €60 price point, delivering a comfortable 264-gram lightweight build wrapped in memory foam and soft faux leather. Equipped with 40mm dynamic drivers, they produce a rich audio experience with punchy, distortion-free bass and crisp highs, though the mid-range frequencies can feel slightly...Read more

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nl.root-nation.com
11/12/2024
EarFun Wave Pro Review: A Lot for Less

The Root-Nation review highlights the EarFun Wave Pro as a competitive, budget-friendly over-ear headphone featuring a premium build, exceptional 80-hour battery life (55 hours with ANC), and rapid charging capabilities. Equipped with 40mm drivers and LDAC support, the device delivers clear sound with strong, balanced bass, complemented by 45dB hybrid ANC and a feature-rich, albeit...Read more

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