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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound and music quality and don't mind spending more, the Beats EP headphones could be the right choice, especially if you prefer the on-ear form and don't need wireless functionality. They also offer better build quality but are not the best for calls and have no built-in controls or detachable cables. On the other hand, if you're on a budget, exercise a lot, or want a lightweight option that's good for calls and provides a fair gaming experience, the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS earbuds might suit you better. Keep in mind, the Beats EP might provide a more immersive listening experience but would be less portable and less suited for exercise compared to the more exercise-friendly, portable and cheaper Creative Labs earbuds. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats EP
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS
- Good for gaming
- Good for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.1
6.6
The Beats EP is very good for music, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is only fair.
Gaming
6.3
7.9
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for gaming, while the Beats EP is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.2
6.9
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is only fair for phone calls, while the Beats EP is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
7.4
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats EP is only fair.
Noise Reduction
5.3
7.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for noise reduction, while the Beats EP is poor.
Cost
$100
$25
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats EP has a price of $100 and the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS costs $25.
Build Quality
8.0
9.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS has excellent build quality, while the Beats EP has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.6
7.2
The Beats EP and Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS are both good for TV and video.
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How the Beats EP and the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats EP | Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Creative Labs | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | January 1, 2018 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.1/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 226.7 Grams | 18 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 Trio LS
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Forbes
Mark Sparrow | December 2021
"These super-affordable wired earphones are some of the best I’ve heard in recent years. For the money they are unbeatable. And before you say: “I can’t use them as there’s no headphone jack on my smartphone!”, they can work with jack-less phones by using the brilliant little Creative SXFI headphone amp which plugs into a smartphone’s USB or Lightning port (with an adapter) and produces the most sublime audio output."
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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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