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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and use during exercise, the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 earbuds are a smarter choice as they are sweatproof, have a very good comfort score, and come with wireless convenience, making them suitable for an active lifestyle. They also support the aptX Adaptive low latency codec which is great for watching videos and gaming. However, their sound quality for calls and meetings is rated poorly. On the other hand, the Sennheiser HD600 headphones are better for an immersive music experience due to their excellent overall sound quality and very good soundstage, but they lack portability and are not suitable for exercise. They are wired and open-back, which means they don’t isolate noise well, making them less ideal for noisy environments. They also don't have built-in controls and require a good amplifier for the best experience. Choose the Sennheisers for critical listening at home or in quiet spaces and the Creative Labs buds if you need versatility for exercise and commuting. 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 Sennheiser HD600
- Excellent for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.4
9.3
The Sennheiser HD600 is excellent for music, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good.
Gaming
8.6
7.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for gaming, while the Sennheiser HD600 is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
7.9
The Sennheiser HD600 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is poor.
TV and Video
7.7
8.9
The Sennheiser HD600 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 Sennheiser HD600 is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
N/A
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD600 does not have a battery.
Cost
$150
$350
$50
$100
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$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has a price of $150 and the Sennheiser HD600 costs $350.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.9
5.0
The Sennheiser HD600 and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Sennheiser HD600 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and the Sennheiser HD600 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 | Sennheiser HD600 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $350 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | January 1, 1997 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 4.5/10 | |
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 | N/A | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 258.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/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."
Sennheiser HD600
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Jean Mouchet | September 2021
"The HD600 are state-of-the-art headphones with high sound quality and remarkable value, among most of the offerings in today’s time."
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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