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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prefer earbuds with a modern touch, the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 offers wireless connectivity, active noise canceling, and a variety of codecs including AptX for high-quality audio. They are suitable for active lifestyles with sweatproof certification, and their stem form factor provides built-in controls. However, their microphone quality is not as good, which may affect calls. In contrast, the EPOS PC38X headphones boast exceptional sound and microphone quality, making them great for calls and immersive gaming experiences. They require a wired connection and don't have noise canceling or sweatproof features, which may affect their versatility, especially during travel or physical activities. The over-ear open design ensures comfort for extended usage but offers less noise isolation compared to closed designs. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
  • Good for exercise
  • Very good for air travel
Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
  • Best in class for music
  • Best in class for phone calls
  • Best in class for gaming
  • Excellent for TV and video
  • Good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

8.4
Aurvana Ace 2
PC38X
9.5
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good.

Gaming

8.6
Aurvana Ace 2
PC38X
10.0
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good.

Phone Calls

4.9
Aurvana Ace 2
PC38X
10.0
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.6
Aurvana Ace 2
PC38X
7.9
The EPOS PC38X is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is poor.

TV and Video

7.7
Aurvana Ace 2
PC38X
9.0
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good.

Noise Reduction

7.0
Aurvana Ace 2
PC38X
2.5
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for noise reduction, while the EPOS PC38X is poor.

Battery

5.0 Hours
Aurvana Ace 2
PC38X
N/A
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life. The EPOS PC38X does not have a battery.

Cost

$150
Aurvana Ace 2
PC38X
$169
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The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has a price of $150 and the EPOS PC38X costs $169.

Build Quality

9.0
Aurvana Ace 2
PC38X
8.5
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has excellent build quality, while the EPOS PC38X has very good build quality.
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How the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and the EPOS PC38X compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2EPOS PC38X
Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2EPOS PC38X

GENERAL

Price
$150
$169
Brand
Creative LabsEPOS
Release Date
December 1, 2023September 1, 2020
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
8.4/109.6/10
Phone Calls Score
4.9/1010/10
Gaming Score
8.6/1010/10
TV and Video Score
7.7/109.1/10
Exercise Score
7.9/104.5/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
5 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
YesN/A
Charging time
1 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5.3N/A
Case Battery Life
18N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
7/102.5/10
Virtual Surround
YesN/A
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
6/1010/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108.5/10
Comfort score
8.4/108.4/10
Size
MediumN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
4.7 Grams249.4 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedBoom

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PC Magazine

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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Everyday Listening

Ryan Soo | November 2021
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."

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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.

About EPOS

EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.

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