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EarFun Free Pro 3

EarFun Free Pro 3

By EarFun · Budget Wireless Earbuds · Audio & Electronics · More from EarFun

  • Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX Adaptive and Snapdragon Sound
  • Hybrid ANC up to 43dB (QuietSmart 2.0)
  • 33-hour total playtime (7.5hr buds + 25.5hr case)
  • IPX5 sweat and water resistant
  • 7mm wool composite dynamic drivers

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Summary

A stemless true-wireless earbud with a Snapdragon Sound stack, hybrid noise cancelling, multipoint and wireless charging, aimed at budget Android and iOS buyers. Check the noise cancelling first: EarFun rates it at up to 43 dB, but independent lab testing measured far less.

Strengths

  • SoundGuys scored the overall result 7.9 out of 10, with a 7.6 out of 10 for noise cancelling.
  • The case is tiny and light, about 41.5 g, and supports wireless charging.
  • The app offers remappable touch controls, a 10-band EQ, multipoint and codec selection.
  • The 18-month warranty runs well past the typical one year for the class.
  • Each earbud works on its own, and multipoint keeps two devices connected.

Weaknesses

  • Battery life fell short in one lab test: 4 h 58 min against a 7.5 h claim.
  • Touch controls are called temperamental by two independent reviews.
  • Fit is ear-shape dependent; TechRadar had the buds fall out repeatedly in testing.
  • The transparency mode adds audible hiss in quiet rooms and sounds muffled.
  • There are no wear sensors, so nothing auto-pauses when you take a bud out.

Verified specifications

ModelEarFun Free Pro 3, internal model TW400B.
Driversdual 7 mm wool-composite dynamic drivers.
Bluetooth5.3, with SBC, AAC, LC3 and aptX Adaptive (R2.1, up to 24bit/96 kHz); Snapdragon Sound and Hi-Res Audio certified.
ChipsetQualcomm QCC3072.
Noise cancellinghybrid ANC, QuietSmart 2.0, manufacturer-rated up to 43 dB, with ANC, Ambient and Normal modes.
Battery7.5 h per bud ANC-off, 6 h ANC-on, 25.5 h from the case, 33 h total.
Fast charge10 min for about 2 h of playtime (manufacturer claim).
Wireless chargingthe case supports it.
Multipointdual-device connection.
Game modeunder 55 ms latency through aptX Adaptive.
Call processing6-microphone array (3 per earbud) with Qualcomm cVc 8.0 ECNS.
Water and sweatIPX5, moisture resistant rather than waterproof.
AppEarFun Audio app with button remapping, 10-band EQ, codec selection, ANC control, an ear-tip fit test and find-my-buds; the buds work without it.
Ear tipsXS to XL silicone pairs, three ear-fin sizes and one memory foam pair.
Warranty18 months, with 30-day money-back.
In the boxcharging case, USB-A to USB-C cable, silicone tips, ear hooks, foam tips and a manual.
Single-earbud useeach bud works on its own.
Full research notes and sources

Sound

Sound quality is the strongest suit. SoundGuys’ lab gave a predicted listener score of 4.5, with high timbre and immersiveness marks, though the default tuning is over-bassy with under-emphasized mids; the 10-band EQ in the app tames it. TechHive called aptX Adaptive playback outstanding, TechRadar and owners agree the bass is energetic, and Headphones Addict is a lone negative outlier calling the treble muddy. Android Central picked them as its best compact budget earbuds.

Noise cancelling and calls

The noise cancelling is the compromise. Transparency mode adds hiss in quiet rooms. Call quality is mediocre in SoundGuys’ demos, with ringing in wind, and Android Central found the microphone finicky on laptops, a problem a firmware update did not fully fix.

Fit, controls and upkeep

Fit is polarizing. TechRadar had buds fall out several times in testing, while Firstpost and SoundGuys found decent-to-good fits, so the result depends heavily on ear shape. Touch controls misbehave in two independent reviews. New buds ship with insulating films on the charging contacts that must be removed before first use, and the manual says to dry the earbuds, contacts and USB port completely before charging. The 18-month warranty and 30-day money-back cover the early months, and firmware updates have been pushed to address issues.

Is it worth it?

EarFun lists the Free Pro 3 at $79.99, and a documented October 2025 promo on EarFun’s own site brought them to $28 (CNET, 2025). Under $40 it is a strong buy if noise cancelling is not a priority. Between $40 and $80 it is fair value at the $79.99 list price, once you accept weak ANC, temperamental touch controls and fit that depends on your ears. Above $100 the alternatives get much stronger; SoundGuys points to the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC at $99.99 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE at $99, and EarFun’s own Air Pro 4 is $89.99.

Which model this is

This is the stemless Free Pro 3, not the stemmed Air Pro 3 with its 11 mm drivers and 45 h battery, and not the earlier Free Pro 2. The US listing is ASIN B0CJJT11KS.

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