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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and features like sweatproof certification and active noise canceling, the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 earbuds could be more suitable, especially for use during exercise and travel. They also support lossless codecs. However, if sound quality is paramount and you mainly listen in quiet environments, the Focal Elex headphones, despite being wired and lacking noise isolation, offer an exceptional listening experience with a superior soundstage suitable for critical listening and TV or video. Keep in mind, the Focal Elex is less portable and lacks modern features like app equalizer customization and built-in controls. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Focal Elex
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.4
7.7
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for music, while the Focal Elex is good.
Gaming
8.6
6.9
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for gaming, while the Focal Elex is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.9
4.3
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Focal Elex are both poor for phone calls, though the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
7.1
The Focal Elex is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is poor.
TV and Video
7.7
8.3
The Focal Elex is very good for TV and video, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good.
Noise Reduction
7.0
2.5
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for noise reduction, while the Focal Elex is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Focal Elex does not have a battery.
Cost
$150
$749
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$100
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$200
$250
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The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has a price of $150 and the Focal Elex costs $749.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Focal Elex both have excellent build quality.
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How the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and the Focal Elex compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 | Focal Elex |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $749 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | Focal | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | December 1, 2017 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 4.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 450 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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."
Focal Elex
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Golden Sound | October 2021
"The Focal Elex are an excellent pair of headphones for the money and a great all-rounder that will suit many tastes. They’re an easy recommendation for anyone looking for something comfortable, well built, that looks good, and will work with just about any genre."
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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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