Ever since Apple dropped the bomb and released the Airpods back in 2016, wireless earbuds have taken the world by storm. You can now choose hundreds of options available for wireless earbuds, each wanting to prove itself better than the popular Airpods.

One such example is xFyro. The impressive wireless earbuds with a mic is ranked as a strong competition for Apple's popular Airpods. But has it defeated the Airpods in terms of quality and design?

Let's take a closer look at their specs and compare the two, so you can decide for yourself. 

Table of content:

xFyro and Apple Airpods: A comparison

 

1- Design
2- Comfort
3- Sound
4- Waterproof
5- Noise cancelation
6- Battery life
7- Ease of use
8- Charging case
9- Price

Which one is the best?

 

xFyro and Airpods: A Comparison 

Features	xFyro	Airpods
Design	Small, lightweight, minimalistic, LED light, three colors	Only white color, long design, no LED light
Comfort	Aluminum exterior with silicone tips	Plastic exterior
Sound	HD Audio	HD Audio
Waterproof	Yes	No
Noise cancelation	CVC noise-cancellation	None
Battery life	Up to 50 hours	Up to 24 hours
Ease of use	Excellent	Good
Charging case	Charging case + power bank	Charging case only
Price	$$	$$$$

 

The only sure way to decide which one is the best earbud is to compare the two products closely. Here’s a detailed comparison of their features:

• Design

The first thing anyone notices about earbuds is their appearance. xFyro seems like a stylish pair of earbuds with a minimalistic design. They are small, lightweight, and fit perfectly into your ears. This means you can go jogging, work-out, and do such activities without worrying about them falling out.

Both earbuds have a power-up button and an LED light. The xFyro wireless earbuds also have a built-in mic so you can take calls or ask for Siri or Google easily. Plus, they’re available in three colors - red, blue, and black so you can choose your favorite.

 

On the other hand, the Airpods, even though they're light, are long and stick out of your ears. This may not be a pleasing look for everyone. Furthermore, they're only available in white, so if you're looking to match the colors of your earphones with your phone, you won't get that with the Airpods.

• Comfort

How many times have you excitedly ordered a pair of headphones or wireless earbuds only to find out that they are super uncomfortable? It’s such a bummer, isn’t it?

A plus point for xFyro is that they are super comfortable to wear and fit snugly in your ears.

Although the earbud doesn’t have a wing, it still fits perfectly inside your ear. What if it doesn’t? Well, you get three different size options for the tips. Hence, you can choose the one that fits you best, and you’re good to go.

The Airpods don't have detachable tips, hence, don't offer size options. The Airpods Pro though, released in October 2019, has silicone ear tips, which is a big improvement from the previous design. However, you'll have to pay a lot more for Airpods Pro than the original Airpods.

Silicone tips are soft and comfy, and they also make sure that the tips fit properly in your ear and stay there. But you won't be getting this added comfort with the previous version of the Airpods.

• Sound

Now, let’s get to the real deal. You want superior quality sound when you’re investing in wireless earbuds, and the Airpods obviously deliver that. The treble, soundstage, and clarity, along with the bass, are in moderation. This leads to an outstanding overall performance.

xFyro can give you a similar performance as the Airpods, which is commendable. However, it performs especially well in Bass based songs and will surely amp it up in your favorite party song!

• Waterproof

What is the best thing that a pair of wireless earbuds can offer? Being waterproof, of course. And guess what? These bad boys from xFyro are waterproof. They’re not just sweat-proof, they are genuinely unaffected by water.

Dropped them in the water? No problem. You can pick them up and plug them back into your ears without even wiping off the water. Is it raining outside? You don’t have to worry about your earbuds getting wet, just save yourself!

They are not only waterproof but also dustproof. Hence, this is xFyro’s most important selling point. Even though the latest Airpods Pro has some pretty impressive features which include being sweat-proof, they are yet to become completely water-proof. 

So if you’re looking for legitimately waterproof earbuds, xFyro is the one for you. Their website claims that you can even swim underwater, and your earbuds are going to be as safe and unaffected as ever!

• Noise-cancellation

Even though xFyro and Apple’s Airpods both aren’t active noise-canceling earbuds, xFyro does offer CVC noise-cancellation. This means it reduces the outside world noises enough to let you enjoy your music. You’ll still be able to hear loud noises though, which is useful sometimes.

So forget ambient noises disturbing your music time with these noise-canceling earbuds.

Unfortunately, the Airpods don’t offer noise-cancellation but don't forget the new Airpods Pro. It offers active noise cancellation along with a transparency mode, which lets in some noise.

Furthermore, xFyro has the least amount of leakage you could expect from a good pair of noise-canceling earbuds, like the Airpods Pro. Sit in the library, or work away in a quiet office room, it won’t matter. No one is going to hear what you’re listening to.

• Battery Life

The point where most wireless earbuds and headphones disappoint people is battery life. Lucky for xFyro, it claims to offer up to eight hours of listening and talk time with a single charge. On the other hand, the Airpods offer customers a battery life of up to five hours.

If eight hours doesn’t sound like a lot of hours, don’t worry! The good thing with the xFyro wireless earbuds is that the charging case allows you to charge your earbuds while protecting them.

With the charging case, Apple’s Airpods can last up to 24 hours, which is good enough for most people. The xFyro wireless earbuds though, go up to 50 hours! So with xFyro, you won’t be scared of taking your wireless noise-canceling earbuds on long flight journeys!

So you can go about your activities or travel on the subway as many times with xFyro, and you won’t have to recharge. You can charge them in one and a half to two hours with the charging case.

Moreover, there is also a fast-charging option available, much like the Airpods. With xFyro, it'll take you around 30 minutes to charge them a good amount, whereas the Airpods will take a speedy 15 to 20 minutes for this.

• Ease of Use

Both earbuds from xFyro have a button on them, which you can press to switch them on or off. You can also use these buttons to control your music. For instance, a short press will pause/continue the music while a double click will play the next song. So you won’t have to reach out for your phone every time you want to perform these operations.

The good thing about the Airpods is that they are touch-enabled. For example, a tap on one of the earbuds will reach out to Siri. However, they offer very limited functions on the earbuds themselves, unlike xFyro. Most of the functions have to be performed by voice control, which can be unsuitable for certain situations (what if you’re in a quiet place like a library?).

• Charging Case

The Airpods have a rectangular-shaped compact charging case, with later models offering wireless charging as well. xFyro took a different approach, though. Its charging case is a tube-like, sleek design that you can easily slide inside your pocket.

Moreover, the charging case also acts like a power bank (it has a battery of 850 mAH) so you can charge your phone or other devices in case you need to. The Airpods don’t offer this additional feature. Also, with xFyro, the earbuds fit into the ends of the tube-like charging case, while Airpods fit inside their charging case. So it depends on what style you prefer.

Along with acting as a power bank for other devices, xFyro’s charging case is also made up of aluminum, which makes it feel robust, and it looks good too. The Airpod’s charging case has the same plastic exterior as the earbuds. Also, you can charge your earbuds several times with both the charging cases, so there’s that.

• Price

It all comes down to this, doesn’t it? Is it worth the price? Are you investing your money in the right product? As good as they are, the downside of buying Apple’s Airpods is that they are super expensive. xFyro is a lot cheaper than them. It also has added features, like being waterproof.

Not only are the Airpods more expensive, but you’ll have to pay an extra sixty or seventy bucks to get the wireless charging case version. On the other hand, xFyro gives you wireless charging with an 850 mAH battery, without any additional charges. Plus, the charger also acts as a power bank for other devices, which is an added benefit.

Which one is the best?

The Airpods and Airpods Pro give you an impressive Bluetooth range and active noise cancellation (Airpods Pro). On the other hand, xFyro offers a water-proof and comfortable design. However, xFyro does offer many similar benefits at a lower cost than the Airpods.

So if you're not willing to spend more than a hundred bucks, xFyro is the perfect option for you. 

 

Final Words

 

While Apple's Airpods are one of the best high-end wireless earbuds, a less costly alternative is xFyro. It has pretty much all the features you would want from a pair of wireless earbuds. Waterproof? Yes. Dustproof? Yes. Powerbank? A powerful one. Comfortable fit? Very. Stylish? Surely. Worth the price? Totally!

The water-proof design of the earbuds along with a seamless Bluetooth 5.0 connection, make xFyro a strong competitor in the market. It will not disappoint you in terms of sound quality and comfort.