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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you need earbuds for making calls or exercising, the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 with their better mic quality and sweatproof certification would suit you well, but they are significantly more expensive. For those who prioritize music listening and active noise cancelling during air travel, the Soundcore Space One headphones may be a better option, with a longer battery life and the inclusion of AptX lossless codec for high-quality sound, although their heavier weight and bulkiness may not be ideal for all-day wear or on-the-go use. Both offer good sound quality but the Soundcore's poor comfort score suggests they might not be as comfortable for long periods, whereas the Aurvanas are very comfortable. If budget is a concern and you want headphones mainly for home use, the Soundcore Space One provides good value. 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 Soundcore Space One
Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.4/10
7.8/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for music, while the Soundcore Space One is good.
Gaming
8.6/10
4.8/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9/10
4.2/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Soundcore Space One are both poor for phone calls, though the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6/10
4.7/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 and Soundcore Space One are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.7/10
5.3/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0/10
8.0/10
The Soundcore Space One is very good for noise reduction, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good.
Battery
5.0 Hours
30.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space One has 30 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 Soundcore Space One costs $100.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.0/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space One has very good build quality.
"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."
"The Anker Soundcore Space One noise-cancelling headphones are stylish, comfortable, and affordable. They offer better active noise cancellation than we expect for the price, and their sculpted audio impresses thanks to the adjustable EQ and support for the hi-res LDAC codec. Overall, they’re an excellent value and well worth your attention if you're on a budget."
Get a great deal on the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 or the Soundcore Space One
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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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