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Updated April 10, 2024·
If affordability is a priority and you prefer a wired connection with a focus on music and calls, the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS would be suitable. It offers better overall sound quality, good comfort, and excellent build quality, but lacks wireless capability and active noise cancelling. Alternatively, if you engage in outdoor activities or exercise, the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones would be better with their sweatproof, dustproof certification, and open design allowing you to stay aware of your surroundings, although they compromise on sound quality and noise isolation. They're also wireless, which is convenient during movement but means you'll have to manage battery life. 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 Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
Good for exercise
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.6/10
4.8/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is only fair for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Gaming
7.9/10
4.9/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good for gaming, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.4/10
8.2/10
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS is good.
TV and Video
7.2/10
5.1/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS 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 Trio LS is good for noise reduction, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Battery
N/A
8.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS does not have a battery. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$25
$50
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS has a price of $25 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $50.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.0/10
The Creative Labs Aurvana Trio LS has excellent build quality, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has very good build quality.
"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."
"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 Trio LS 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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