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- Overview of EarFun Free Mini
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- Build quality
- Fit
- Connection quality
- Interface/operation
- Sound quality
- General comment
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Disclaimer
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Recommended for people like this
- People who like EDM
- People who like realistic sound
- People who value sound balance
Overview of EarFun Free Mini
This review will give an overview of EarFun Free Mini. A complete review of this product can be found here.
audio-sound Score
- Total Score: 8.7 / 10.0
- Package: 8.0 / 10.0
- Build quality: 8.5 / 10.0
- Fit: 8.5 / 10.0
- High range: 8.5 / 10.0
- Mid range: 8.0 / 10.0
- Low range: 9.5 / 10.0
- Less distortion: 8.0 / 10.0
- Communication quality: 8.5 / 10.0
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Basic Specifications
- Continuous / maximum playback time: 5h / 24h
- Waterproof performance: IPX7
- Supported codecs: AAC / SBC
package
The EarFun Free Mini package meets the price standard.
Package contents
There is no shortage of accessories. The package contains the following:
- EarFun Free Mini
- Charging case
- USB Type-C cable
- Eartips (3 sizes)
- Manual
Build quality
The build quality is good, considering the price.
Fit
It fits well in the ear and is comfortable to wear.
Connection quality
I tested it by connecting it to a Cayin N6II/E02 with AAC.
I don't know because I haven't been in crowds, but it is stable in the home. Distance tolerance is excellent, and the connection is seamless and intact even at a distance of about 5 meters. The sound is interrupted when there is an obstruction in between, but the music is still audible to a reasonable degree, although there are some skips and interruptions after that.
There may be a small amount of background noise, but most people probably won't notice it.
Interface/operation
| Power ON | Open the charging case lid and take out the earphone Or press and hold the multifunction button for 2 seconds |
| Power OFF | Store the earphones in the charging case Or press and hold the multifunction button for 10 seconds |
| Pairing | After turning on the earphones, if there is no connection destination, pairing mode is automatically activated |
| Play song | Tap multifunction button twice |
| Stop playback | Remove earphone from ear |
| Forward song | Tap the multifunction button on the right ear three times |
| Back song | Tap the multifunction button on the left ear three times |
| Volume + | Tap the multifunction button on the right ear once |
| Volume - | Tap the multifunction button on the left ear once |
| Answer/End a call | Tap the multifunction button twice |
| Reject call | Press and hold the multifunction button for 2 seconds |
| Activate Voice Assistant | Press and hold multi-function button for 2 seconds |
Sound quality
REW Frequency Response
Sound quality description
The EarFun Free Mini's sound is a well-balanced, slightly low-frequency V-shaped signature, carefully tuned from low to high frequencies without deviating too far from the EarFun's neutral sound, and with a low price tag, but with a very good The sound balance is achieved.
The following review was tested on a FiiO M15 with an SBC connection.
Please see here for detailed reviews on sound quality.
Sound quality general comment
- Original sound fidelity: A-
- Recommendation: A
- Personal preference: B
The EarFun Free Mini offers the excellent sound balance typical of EarFun at a low price, with the dynamism and groove typical of the Free series, and a deep low frequency range that is quite enjoyable.
However, when compared to the QCY T17, the Free Mini has better sound balance, but the T17 is by far superior in terms of resolution, making it hard to believe that it is in the same price range as the T17.
Sound quality features
Pros
- Excellent localization
- Relatively high fidelity of original sound
- Deep low frequency range
- Has a sense of richness
- Dynamic sound
- Excellent groove
- Excellent sense of presence
Cons
- Insufficient resolution
- Lacks exhilaration
- Lacks subtlety
- Lacks high frequency extension
General comment
Even with the EarFun Free Mini, EarFun demonstrates its exceptional sound balancing technology and succeeds in providing good quality sound in the entry-level class. However, it is true that this is not a model that excels in resolution, and in this respect it falls far short of the price-over-range high-resolution sound of its rival, the QCY T17. Therefore, it is not highly recommended.
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