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Updated April 11, 2024·
mid-range options, each catering to different preferences. If you prefer wired on-ear headphones with robust build quality, good passive noise isolation, and don't need a mic for calls, the Beats EP would suit you, especially for music and TV use, but they're not ideal for exercise due to their form factor and lack of sweat resistance. On the other hand, if you're looking for wireless earbuds with modern features like active noise cancelling, a customizable app equalizer, and suitability for exercise due to sweatproof certification, the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is a better fit, offering good sound quality and additional benefits like lossless codec support and a longer battery life, though they may fall short for calls due to only fair mic quality. Both provide a good music experience, but the Creative Labs earbuds are more versatile with additional features for Android and Apple optimization, ear detection, and wireless charging. Choose the Beats EP for focused listening in stable environments or the Aurvana Ace 2 for a broader range of activities and tech conveniences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats EP
- The Beats EP has no clear advantages over the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2.
Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
6.3
8.6
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for gaming, while the Beats EP is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.2
4.9
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Beats EP are both poor for phone calls, though the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
5.6
The Beats EP is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
7.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for noise reduction, while the Beats EP is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The Beats EP does not have a battery. The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$150
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats EP has a price of $100 and the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 costs $150.
Build Quality
8.0
9.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has excellent build quality, while the Beats EP has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.1
8.4
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Beats EP are both very good for music.
TV and Video
7.6
7.7
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Beats EP are both good for TV and video.
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How the Beats EP and the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats EP | Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $150 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Creative Labs | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | December 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 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 | 5.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | 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 | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 226.7 Grams | 4.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Beats EP
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Ulf Kaiser | 2015
"With the EP model, Beats delivers a stylish headphone with cable connection and hands-free functionality that should please consumers seeking a balanced sound for playback on mobile devices."
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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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