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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality in music and a very good overall sound experience, the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 earbuds may be the better choice, but they are more expensive and not as good for calls and meetings. However, if you want something more affordable with a long battery life and excellent microphone quality, especially for calls, then the Marshall Major IV headphones could be a better fit. They also offer great build quality and are suitable for extended wear thanks to their foldability and on-ear design. Both options have active noise canceling and are built for durability, but the Creative Labs model offers a few more high-end features like lossless codec support and low latency which could enhance specific listening experiences, though it isn't as comfortable for TV or gaming. Keep in mind, the Marshall headphones may not isolate noise as well as the Creative Labs earbuds. 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 Marshall Major IV
- The Marshall Major IV has no clear advantages over the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2.
Key differences
Music
8.4
6.6
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for music, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
Gaming
8.6
5.4
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for gaming, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9
5.8
The Marshall Major IV and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 are both poor for phone calls, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
6.1
The Marshall Major IV is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is poor.
TV and Video
7.7
5.7
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for TV and video, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
5.6
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
80.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has a price of $150 and the Marshall Major IV costs $100.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has excellent build quality, while the Marshall Major IV has very good build quality.
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How the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and the Marshall Major IV compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 | Marshall Major IV |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | Marshall | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 165 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
Marshall Major IV
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Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Marshall Major IV shares quite a bit in common with its predecessor, but a key upgrade appears to be softer ear cushions. They make upgrading worth it. As a set of basic wired or wireless headphones the Major IV ticks most boxes by remaining easy to use, and fairly comfortable (at least, as on-ear headphones go)."
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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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