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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need a wired connection for zero latency, the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS could suit you, offering good comfort and mic quality with a closed enclosure for better noise isolation. However, if you require wireless convenience with modern features like an app equalizer, controls customization, Android and Apple optimization, a lighter build, and a low latency mode for gaming and video, you might prefer the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick, despite its higher price and open design which may not isolate noise as well. The Ear Stick is also more suitable for exercise with sweat and dust resistance, while the Creative Labs model might be a better option if you want durable earbuds with a longer cable for stationary use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS
- Good for air travel
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Phone Calls
6.9
8.6
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for phone calls, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.4
8.4
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good.
Noise Reduction
7.0
2.5
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick is poor.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS does not have a battery. The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$25
$108
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS has a price of $25 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick costs $108.
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Key similarities
Music
6.6
6.1
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick are both only fair for music.
Gaming
7.9
8.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick to be very good for gaming, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good.
TV and Video
7.2
7.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick and Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS are both good for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS and "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick both have excellent build quality.
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How the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS and the "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS | "Nothing" Brand Ear Stick |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $108 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2018 | November 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.1/10 | 7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 22 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 18 Grams | 4.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS
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Forbes
Mark Sparrow | December 2021
"These super-affordable wired earphones are some of the best I’ve heard in recent years. For the money they are unbeatable. And before you say: “I can’t use them as there’s no headphone jack on my smartphone!”, they can work with jack-less phones by using the brilliant little Creative SXFI headphone amp which plugs into a smartphone’s USB or Lightning port (with an adapter) and produces the most sublime audio output."
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | December 2022
"If the Ear (stick) fits your ears, its light weight means you can easily wear it until the unimpressive battery life totally drains. The IP54 rating of the buds lends some confidence that it’ll survive some light abuse too. Finally, for the person who only wears earbuds at their desk, the Nothing Ear (stick) with its decent microphone could offer a reasonable Zoom meeting solution."
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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.
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