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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and prefer wired earbuds, the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS would be the economical choice, offering fair sound quality and good mic quality, making them suited to calls and music. However, if you prioritize wireless convenience, open-ear design for situational awareness, and sweatproof features for exercise, the Shokz OpenMove would be better despite the higher price. The OpenMove's bone conduction technology is not ideal for high audio quality but offers comfort and very good build quality, making them suitable for active users who need to stay aware of their surroundings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for air travel
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.6
4.8
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is only fair for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
7.9
4.9
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for gaming, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
6.9
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is only fair.
TV and Video
7.2
5.0
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
2.5
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for noise reduction, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS does not have a battery. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$25
$80
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS has a price of $25 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS has excellent build quality, while the Shokz OpenMove has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.4
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove and Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$25 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2018 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
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 | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 18 Grams | 29 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."
Shokz OpenMove
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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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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