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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a budget-friendly option with good sound and comfort for casual listening and calls, the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS could appeal to you, especially if you don't mind the lack of wireless connectivity. However, if you're willing to invest more for better sound quality, noise isolation, and the convenience of a wireless experience with advanced features like an app equalizer, the Sony WF1000XM3 is a superior choice. The Sony earbuds also have active noise canceling for travel and optimized sound for both Android and Apple devices, as well as additional functions like ear detection and a longer battery life. Keep in mind that the Aurvana Trio LS could be more durable due to its build quality, but the lack of workout-friendly features such as sweatproof or dustproof certifications might limit your use scenarios. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS
Good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM3
Good for music
Very good for phone calls
Very good for air travel
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.6/10
7.5/10
The Sony WF1000XM3 is good for music, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is only fair.
Gaming
7.9/10
5.6/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for gaming, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is poor.
Phone Calls
6.9/10
8.2/10
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for phone calls, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.4/10
8.7/10
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good.
TV and Video
7.2/10
5.7/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for TV and video, while the Sony WF1000XM3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0/10
8.3/10
The Sony WF1000XM3 is very good for noise reduction, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS does not have a battery. The Sony WF1000XM3 has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$25
$180
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$50
$100
$150
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$250
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS has a price of $25 and the Sony WF1000XM3 costs $180.
"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."
"Wireless earbuds are a dime a dozen, and the Sony WF-1000XM3 makes it easy to justify the cost. The design and comfort are good, and the connection strength is consistent. While the lack of aptX or LDAC support is a big drawback, DSEE HX processing improves low-quality audio files. If you want stylish active noise canceling (ANC) earbuds, the WF-1000XM3 needs to be at the top of your list."
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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 Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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