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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound quality for music and gaming, the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 with its very good scores in those areas would suit you, especially if you need active noise cancelling for noisier environments and support for lossless codecs for high-quality audio. However, if you're on a tighter budget and require headphones that are sweatproof for exercise and have an open design to stay aware of your surroundings, the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones would be a better pick. Keep in mind that bone conduction models generally provide poorer sound quality compared to traditional 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
Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.4/10
4.8/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Gaming
8.6/10
4.9/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is very good for gaming, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Phone Calls
4.9/10
6.5/10
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is only fair for phone calls, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.6/10
8.2/10
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is poor.
TV and Video
7.7/10
5.1/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for TV and video, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0/10
2.5/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good for noise reduction, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Cost
$150
$36
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has a price of $150 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $36.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.0/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has excellent build quality, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones 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."
"If you're looking for a pair of headphones that can be worn while running or cycling, these Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a great alternative to more expensive models. They're lightweight and compact, so they won't get in the way when wearing them while exercising. Plus, they have a built-in microphone so you can take calls during your workout without having to stop and fumble with your phone. The sound quality is great for this style of headphones, and it has many other cool features."
Get a great deal on the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 or the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
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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