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Updated April 11, 2024·
Considering the form factor, if you prefer in-ear comfort and a lightweight option, choose Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 earbuds. They offer better noise isolation, which is good for traveling and exercising, but are not as comfortable for extended use as the Sony WH-CH520 headphones. If you're on a budget and want a headphone that's excellent for long listening sessions and has a very good microphone, the Sonys are a smart pick, though they fall short in portability and noise isolation compared to the Creatives. The Creatives excel with aptX Lossless support for high-fidelity sound, which the Sonys lack, making them better for critical listening, but they have a shorter battery life and may not be as durable. If active noise cancellation and audio quality during high-intensity activities are important, go with the Creatives, but if you want an affordable, durable option with outstanding battery life and comfort, Sony WH-CH520 headphones are the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
- Very good for music
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Sony WH-CH520
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.4
7.6
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for music, while the Sony WH-CH520 is good.
Phone Calls
4.9
6.7
The Sony WH-CH520 is only fair for phone calls, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6
8.0
The Sony WH-CH520 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is poor.
TV and Video
7.7
8.2
The Sony WH-CH520 is very good for TV and video, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good.
Noise Reduction
7.0
4.6
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for noise reduction, while the Sony WH-CH520 is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
52.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Sony WH-CH520 has 52 hours of battery life.
Cost
$150
$40
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has a price of $150 and the Sony WH-CH520 costs $40.
Build Quality
9.0
7.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has excellent build quality, while the Sony WH-CH520 has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.6
8.8
The Sony WH-CH520 and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 are both very good for gaming.
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Spec Comparison
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| Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 | Sony WH-CH520 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$150 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.4/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 52 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 1.9 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
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 | 4.6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.7 Grams | 147.41 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."
Sony WH-CH520
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | September 2023
"If you’re looking for headphones that simply do what you ask them to: the Sony WH-CH520 is a decent option, even if it isn’t very exciting. Sony’s WH-CHXXX line fits this role quite well, and the WH-CH520 offers a decent raft of quality-of-life updates over its predecessor that should keep listeners happy. If the Sony WH-CH520 were a car, it’d be the boring-but-safe commuter compact."
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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 Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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