Aukey EP-B1 VS Edifier Lolli Pro SE

In terms of physical form factor, the Aukey EP-B1 and Edifier Lolli Pro SE are essentially identical on paper: both are true wireless, in-ear earbuds with stereo sound, no neckband, no wingtips, no RGB lighting, and no display. For most users, this means the day-to-day wearing experience and aesthetic profile will feel very similar between the two.

The one meaningful differentiator in this group is the ingress protection rating. The Aukey carries an IPX5 rating, meaning it is certified against water jets but has no official dust resistance rating — the ″X″ denotes that dust protection was simply not tested or rated. The Edifier steps up to a full IP55 rating, which adds a certified level of dust protection (partial, against harmful deposits) on top of the same water-jet resistance. In real-world terms, this matters most in dusty environments — outdoor workouts, commutes, or sandy conditions — where unrated earbuds could accumulate particulates over time that degrade internals.

The Edifier Lolli Pro SE holds a clear, if narrow, edge in design durability solely due to its more complete IP55 rating. For users who primarily use earbuds indoors or in clean environments, this distinction is largely academic. But for active or outdoor users, the added dust certification on the Edifier offers a modest but real-world meaningful advantage.

Both earbuds share an identical frequency response on paper — 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz — which covers the full range of human hearing. Neither supports spatial audio, Dolby Atmos, or Dirac Virtuo, and neither uses a neodymium magnet. From a raw audio specification standpoint, these two are evenly matched.

Where they diverge significantly is noise isolation. Both offer passive noise reduction through their in-ear fit, which physically blocks ambient sound. However, the Aukey EP-B1 goes further with active noise cancellation (ANC) — a feature the Edifier Lolli Pro SE entirely lacks. ANC uses microphones and processing to actively counter low-frequency ambient noise like engine rumble, HVAC hum, or crowd noise. This is a substantial real-world advantage for commuters, travelers, or anyone working in noisy environments where passive isolation alone falls short.

The Aukey EP-B1 holds a clear edge in this category. The addition of ANC meaningfully expands its usability across noisy environments, making it the stronger choice for users who prioritize immersive listening or need to stay focused amid background noise. The Edifier, relying solely on passive isolation, is better suited to quieter or more controlled listening settings.

The battery story here is a striking reversal of the usual earbud-plus-case dynamic. The Edifier Lolli Pro SE delivers an exceptional 30 hours of earbud playback time — six times the 5 hours offered by the Aukey EP-B1. For users who take long flights, work extended shifts, or simply dislike reaching for their case frequently, that gap is enormous in practice. The Aukey, by contrast, leans on its case: it contributes 20 additional hours of reserve, bringing total system endurance to roughly 25 hours combined.

The Edifier's case adds only 13 hours of extra charge, yielding a total combined runtime of around 43 hours — comfortably ahead of the Aukey's total. The tradeoff is charge time: the Aukey refills in just 1 hour, while the Edifier requires 2 hours. For users who run the Edifier flat, that longer wait could sting. Neither model supports wireless charging, so both require a cable when it's time to top up.

On balance, the Edifier Lolli Pro SE wins this category decisively. Its earbud-level stamina alone outpaces the Aukey's entire system runtime, making it the far stronger option for users who prioritize going long between charges. The Aukey's faster charge time is a genuine convenience perk, but it doesn't offset the substantial gap in overall endurance.

At the foundation, both earbuds share the same wireless range of 10 m, USB-C charging, and standard Bluetooth wireless connectivity — a reasonable baseline for modern true wireless earbuds. Neither supports NFC pairing, fast pairing, or any of the aptX codec family, and both lack Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast. For the average listener streaming from a phone, this common ground means day-to-day pairing and connection stability will feel comparable.

The codec support is where the Edifier Lolli Pro SE pulls ahead. It supports both AAC and LDAC, while the Aukey EP-B1 lists no advanced codec support at all — implying it falls back to standard SBC. AAC matters for Apple device users, delivering noticeably cleaner audio over Bluetooth compared to SBC. LDAC is more significant still: developed by Sony, it transmits up to three times the data of standard Bluetooth audio, bringing wireless quality meaningfully closer to wired fidelity — a real advantage for audiophiles or anyone pairing with an Android device that supports it.

The Edifier Lolli Pro SE takes a clear win here. The Aukey's lack of any elevated codec support is a tangible limitation, effectively capping wireless audio quality at the SBC floor regardless of the source device. For users who care about extracting the best possible audio quality from their Bluetooth connection, the Edifier's LDAC support alone makes it the more capable option in this category.

Across most practical features, these two earbuds are remarkably well matched. Both support fast charging, include on-device controls, offer voice prompts, ship with a travel bag, and can function as a headset with mute capability. For everyday usability, this shared foundation means neither product feels meaningfully stripped down relative to the other.

The single differentiator in this category is ambient sound mode, which the Aukey EP-B1 supports and the Edifier Lolli Pro SE does not. This feature uses the earbuds' microphones to pipe in external audio, letting the wearer stay aware of their surroundings — useful for urban commuters who need to hear announcements or traffic, or for office use where staying conversationally accessible matters. Its absence on the Edifier means users must physically remove the earbuds whenever situational awareness is needed.

The Aukey EP-B1 earns the edge in this group on the strength of its ambient sound mode alone. It is a genuinely practical feature that improves safety and convenience in real-world use, and combined with the ANC noted in the sound quality category, it gives the Aukey a more complete and flexible listening experience overall.

On microphone hardware, the Aukey EP-B1 and Edifier Lolli Pro SE are identical: both deploy 6 microphones and both feature noise-canceling microphone processing. A six-mic array is a generous configuration for consumer earbuds, typically enabling beamforming — where multiple mics work together to isolate the speaker's voice and suppress surrounding noise from different spatial directions. This is meaningfully more capable than the single- or dual-mic setups found on more basic earbuds.

The noise-canceling microphone designation on both models indicates that this multi-mic array is actively used to clean up call audio, not merely to capture it. In practice, this translates to clearer voice transmission during calls in noisy settings such as busy streets, cafes, or open-plan offices — a benefit for anyone who regularly takes calls on the go.

This category is a complete tie. Both products bring the same microphone count and the same noise-canceling capability to the table, offering no basis to favor one over the other on call quality hardware alone.