Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
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MUSIC: Very Good—8.4/10
CALLS: Poor—4.9/10
GAMING: Very Good—8.6/10
TV: Good—7.7/10
PODCASTS & AUDIOBOOKS: Poor—5.6/10
EXERCISE: Good—7.9/10
AIR TRAVEL: Very Good—8.3/10
NOISE REDUCTION: Good—7.0/10
BUILD QUALITY: Excellent—9.0/10
BATTERY: Good—7.0/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 earbuds offer very good overall sound quality and come with a midrange price tag. They are closed, stemmed earbuds with AptX Lossless for lossless audio and AptX Adaptive for low latency, suitable for both music listening and gaming. They have excellent comfort, very good build quality, and a versatile app equalizer for sound customization. For calls, the microphone is fair, which might not be ideal for frequent use in noisy environments. They are sweatproof and feature active noise cancelling, making them a good option for exercise and noisy settings. Their portability is enhanced by the medium-size earbud carry case, and they provide up to 5 hours of battery life on the earbuds themselves, with an additional 18 hours from the case that supports wireless charging. If you're looking for earbuds that perform well for a variety of uses and prioritize sound quality and comfort, these could be a good fit, though for extended use in calls or meetings, you may prefer options with a better microphone. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Very good overall sound quality
- Excellent comfort score
- Very good build quality
- Supports AptX Lossless and AAC
- Active noise cancelling available
Cons
- Poor calls and meetings score
- Mic quality only fair
- No wireless charging reported
- Not dustproof certified
Ratings by Category
Gaming:4.6
This score evaluates the product when used to play videogames. It takes into account wireless latency - the perceived delay between the action on screen and the sounds playing in your ears. The score also considers soundstage quality, whether they have a virtual surround feature, and overall comfort. Finally, the gaming score takes into account microphone quality for in-game voice chat.
It’s important to note that the device paired with the earbuds heavily influences their performance in regards to latency or delay.
Music:4.5
This evaluates the product when used solely to listen to music. It takes into account the sound quality, whether or not they support high quality codecs, their ability to reproduce soundstage, and whether or not it has any virtual surround capabilities.
Air Travel:4.5
This score evaluates the product for use on airplanes and other similar kinds of travel. It takes into account noise reduction and portability, including case shape, case size, and weight. It also incorporates the battery life of the product, long-haul comfort, noise reduction (both active and passive), and sound quality. We generally consider wireless products to be more suitable for air travel.
Exercise:4.4
This score evaluates the product when used for exercise and physical activity. It mainly takes into account comfort, whether or not the products are sweatproof and how secure are the earbuds or headphones while wearing them. We also consider products with wireless capabilities to be more suitable for this particular scenario
TV & Video:4.3
This score evaluates the earbuds or headphones when used to watch videos, movies and TV. In the case of wireless products, it takes into account latency - the perceived delay between the action on screen and the sounds playing in your ears. The score also considers soundstage quality, whether they have a virtual surround feature, and overall comfort.
It’s important to note that the device paired with the earbuds heavily influences their performance in regards to latency or delay.
Battery Life:4.0
The Battery Life rating is based on hours of typical, actual usage.
Portability:3.0
The Portability score is based on an overall assessment that includes volume and maximum dimension of the product (and case, if relevant), and its weight. Special features like foldability for headphones are also taken into account.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $150 | ||
Brand | Creative Labs | ||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | ||
Form Factor | Earbuds | ||
Connectivity | Wireless | ||
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score  | 8.4/10 | ||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | ||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | ||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | ||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | ||
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | 5 Hours | ||
Wireless charging | Yes | ||
Charging time | 1 Hours | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | ||
Case Battery Life | 18 | ||
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | ||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | ||
Virtual Surround | Yes | ||
Android App | Yes | ||
iOS App | Yes | ||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | ||
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | 9/10 | ||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | ||
Size | Medium | ||
Weight of single earbud | 4.7 Grams | ||
Microphone style | Integrated | ||
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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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