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Updated April 11, 2024·
For immersive music listening with a wide soundstage, the AKG K712 Pro headphones are superior but require an amplifier for best performance and are open-back, meaning they leak sound and offer poor noise isolation. The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 earbuds are significantly cheaper, offer aptX lossless codec for high-quality wireless audio, and possess active noise cancelling making them suitable for noisy environments. If portability, exercise, and casual use are priorities, the Creative's wireless design and sweatproof certification are beneficial. Conversely, if critical listening and sound quality are your focus, and you don’t mind the wired connection and additional expense, the AKG K712 Pro would be ideal. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AKG K712 Pro
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.7
8.4
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for music, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Gaming
7.0
8.6
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for gaming, while the AKG K712 Pro is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
5.6
The AKG K712 Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is poor.
TV and Video
8.4
7.7
The AKG K712 Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
7.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for noise reduction, while the AKG K712 Pro is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The AKG K712 Pro does not have a battery. The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$659
$150
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The AKG K712 Pro has a price of $659 and the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 costs $150.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has excellent build quality, while the AKG K712 Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.9
4.9
The AKG K712 Pro and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the AKG K712 Pro and the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AKG K712 Pro | Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$659 | $150 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | AKG | Creative Labs | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2013 | December 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235 Grams | 4.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Michael | October 2013
"AKG has created a mini-masterpiece in my opinion. I enjoy this headphone a great deal and it will become my go-to reference headphone for the time being. She is slick, sexy, well-balanced, and crazy comfortable."
Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
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Tim Gideon | December 2023
"The Creative Aurvana Ace 2 earphones deliver robust, crisp audio thanks to their combination of xMEMS and dynamic drivers. We're fans of their extensive, high-quality codec options and highly customizable EQ."
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About Creative Labs
Creative Labs is a Singaporean technology company specialized in the manufacture of multimedia products. They created the world-famous Soundblaster soundcard back in 1989 which was a staple of the gaming community for a long time. Nowadays, besides still marketing their discrete audio systems, they offer a wide array of headphones, gaming headsets and speakers that still preserve that same heritage.
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