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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're considering comfort for extended use and taking calls, go for the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 which has very good comfort and fair mic quality; however, for those prioritizing battery life and using headphones in places with lots of ambient noise, the Beats Solo 3, with active noise cancelling and a much longer battery life, could be the better choice even if they are less comfortable and have poor microphone quality. Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 also has superior build quality and possibly better sound with its advanced driver type and lossless codec support, making it suitable for audiophiles, though it might not be optimal for calls or meetings. Choose the Beats Solo 3 if you need a more affordable option for casual listening and if the advantages of the Aurvana Ace 2 don't justify the higher price for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Solo 3
- The Beats Solo 3 has no clear advantages over the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2.
Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.3
8.4
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for music, while the Beats Solo 3 is only fair.
Gaming
5.3
8.6
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for gaming, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
7.7
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for TV and video, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
7.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for noise reduction, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Battery
41.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Beats Solo 3 has 41.5 hours of battery life. The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$117
$150
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Solo 3 has a price of $117 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 Solo 3 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.7
4.9
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Beats Solo 3 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
5.6
The Beats Solo 3 and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Beats Solo 3 and the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Solo 3 | Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$117 | $150 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Creative Labs | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2016 | December 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.7/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 41.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 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 | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.4/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 5.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 213.1 Grams | 4.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Beats Solo 3
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Beats Solo3 Wireless is an old set of headphones but still works reliably well with iPhones, due to W1 chip integration and AAC support. The Beats Solo3 Wireless holds up well today with just a few features showing its age."
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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