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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and a stem form factor, the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 earbuds, with good noise isolation and sound quality, would be suitable for activities like commuting and exercise; they also offer high-quality wireless codecs such as AptX Lossless. However, if you're on a budget and prefer over-ear headphones with active noise cancelling for longer sessions of focused listening, like air travel, and the convenience of both wireless and wired options, the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC would be a better fit despite their limitation in sound quality for music and gaming. The JLab also has a much longer battery life, which can be crucial for extended use without frequent charging. 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 JLab Jbuds Lux ANC
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.4
6.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for music, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is only fair.
Gaming
8.6
5.4
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for gaming, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
TV and Video
7.7
5.6
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for TV and video, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
70.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life. The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has 70 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$80
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has a price of $150 and the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has excellent build quality, while the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.9
5.2
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
5.8
The JLab Jbuds Lux ANC and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
7.0
7.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and JLab Jbuds Lux ANC are both good for noise reduction.
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How the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and the JLab Jbuds Lux ANC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 | JLab Jbuds Lux ANC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 70 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 2.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 235 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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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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