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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize wireless convenience and exercise compatibility, consider the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2, which offers good sound quality, active noise cancelling, and sweatproof certification useful for sports activities, along with AptX Lossless codec for high-quality audio streaming. They are also more portable with a stem form factor, rechargeable case, and wireless charging. However, they may not be ideal for calls due to lower microphone quality. On the other hand, if you prefer an open soundstage and very good comfort for extended listening sessions at home, the Philips Fidelio X2HR headphones could be better with their over-ear, open-back design, providing immersive sound for music and TV. But they lack portability, noise isolation, and wireless functionality, which limits their use during travel or exercise. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
  • Very good for gaming
  • Good for exercise
  • Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
  • Excellent for music
  • Very good for TV and video
  • Good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

8.4
Aurvana Ace 2
Fidelio X2HR
9.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good.

Gaming

8.6
Aurvana Ace 2
Fidelio X2HR
7.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for gaming, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is good.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.6
Aurvana Ace 2
Fidelio X2HR
7.9
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is poor.

TV and Video

7.7
Aurvana Ace 2
Fidelio X2HR
8.8
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good.

Noise Reduction

7.0
Aurvana Ace 2
Fidelio X2HR
2.5
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.

Battery

5.0 Hours
Aurvana Ace 2
Fidelio X2HR
N/A
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Philips Fidelio X2HR does not have a battery.

Cost

$150
Aurvana Ace 2
Fidelio X2HR
$140
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The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has a price of $150 and the Philips Fidelio X2HR costs $140.
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Key similarities

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Phone Calls

4.9
Aurvana Ace 2
Fidelio X2HR
5.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 are both poor for phone calls.

Build Quality

9.0
Aurvana Ace 2
Fidelio X2HR
9.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Philips Fidelio X2HR both have excellent build quality.

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How the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and the Philips Fidelio X2HR compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2Philips Fidelio X2HR
Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2Philips Fidelio X2HR

GENERAL

Price
$150
$140
Brand
Creative LabsPhilips
Release Date
December 1, 2023September 1, 2014
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
8.4/109.3/10
Phone Calls Score
4.9/105/10
Gaming Score
8.6/107.1/10
TV and Video Score
7.7/108.9/10
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
6/10N/A

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/109/10
Comfort score
8.4/108.4/10
Size
MediumN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
4.7 Grams390 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedN/A

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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."

Philips Fidelio X2HR

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Liquid Audio

Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."

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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 Philips

Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.

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