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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're seeking affordability and portable earbuds with a fair sound quality and good microphone, considering the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS could be a smart choice. However, they aren't wireless, which might limit mobility. On the other hand, if you prefer a more immersive listening experience with very good sound quality and are willing to invest more, the Philips Fidelio X2HR headphones offer an open-back design that enhances soundstage but at the expense of noise isolation and portability. They lack a good mic and wireless functionality, so they're not ideal for calls or on-the-go use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS
- Good for air travel
Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Excellent for music
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.6
9.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is only fair.
Gaming
7.9
7.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both good for gaming, though the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
6.9
5.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is only fair for phone calls, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
TV and Video
7.2
8.8
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, 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 Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Cost
$25
$148
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The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS has a price of $25 and the Philips Fidelio X2HR costs $148.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.4
7.9
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS and Philips Fidelio X2HR both have excellent build quality.
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How the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS and the Philips Fidelio X2HR compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS | Philips Fidelio X2HR |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $148 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | Philips | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2018 | September 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.1/10 | 4.5/10 | |
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 | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 18 Grams | 390 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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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Liquid Audio
Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
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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 Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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