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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality for music and gaming, need aptX Lossless support, and prefer active noise canceling for quieter listening environments, the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is suitable. However, they are more expensive. The Creative Labs Zen Air, being budget-friendly, offers good basic performance and is sweatproof, making it a reasonable choice for exercise. Both have a fairly short battery life but support wireless charging, with the Aurvana Ace 2 charging more quickly. The Zen Air's advantage lies in its suitability for casual use and exercise, especially if budget is a significant consideration. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Creative Labs Zen Air
- The Creative Labs Zen Air has no clear advantages over the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2.
Key differences
Music
8.4
6.8
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for music, while the Creative Labs Zen Air is only fair.
Gaming
8.6
5.1
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for gaming, while the Creative Labs Zen Air is poor.
TV and Video
7.7
5.6
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for TV and video, while the Creative Labs Zen Air is poor.
Cost
$150
$30
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$50
$100
$150
$200
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has a price of $150 and the Creative Labs Zen Air costs $30.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.9
5.1
The Creative Labs Zen Air and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
5.4
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Creative Labs Zen Air are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
7.0
7.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Creative Labs Zen Air are both good for noise reduction.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Creative Labs Zen Air has 5 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Creative Labs Zen Air both have excellent build quality.
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How the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and the Creative Labs Zen Air compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 | Creative Labs Zen Air |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | Creative Labs | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | December 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | 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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Maike Paeßens | February 2023
"The Creative Zen Air’s weak points are its low battery life and rather short Bluetooth range. On the other hand, the strengths of these weatherproof True Wireless in-Ears are the sound and the wide attenuation of the Active Noise Cancellation. Considering the price range, the speech intelligibility during calls is also exceptionally good."
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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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