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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize convenience and modern features like wireless connectivity, app equalizer, and active noise cancelling, the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 would be a better choice for you. They are also suited for exercise with their sweatproof certification, and they support virtual surround which can enhance certain types of content. However, if you are looking for a wired connection with the potential for high-quality audio through balanced cables, and don't mind the absence of wireless features or noise cancellation, the KZ ZSN Pro X could offer a better audio experience for less money. Keep in mind that the KZ earbuds are larger, which could affect comfort, and they lack the convenience features of the Creative Labs like app support and ear detection. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro X
- Good for music
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
5.7
7.0
The KZ ZSN Pro X is good for music, while the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is poor.
Gaming
5.1
5.9
The KZ ZSN Pro X and Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 are both poor for gaming, though the KZ ZSN Pro X is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
7.6
3.1
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is good for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.9
4.7
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro X is poor.
TV and Video
5.4
7.3
The KZ ZSN Pro X is good for TV and video, while the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.5
6.0
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 and KZ ZSN Pro X are both only fair for noise reduction, though the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 is somewhat better.
Battery
10.0 Hours
N/A
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 has 10 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro X does not have a battery.
Cost
$30
$24
$0
$10
$20
$30
$40
$50
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 has a price of $30 and the KZ ZSN Pro X costs $24.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 has excellent build quality, while the KZ ZSN Pro X has very good build quality.
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How the Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 and the KZ ZSN Pro X compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Outlier Air V3 | KZ ZSN Pro X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$30 | $24 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | June 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.6/10 | 3.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 40 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.2 Grams | 27 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Creative Labs Outlier Air V3
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Kob Monney | July 2022
"The V3 present the best version of the Outlier Air series yet. The new features such as Active Noise Reduction and Ambient mode are integrated well; the performance of both is as good as you’ll get below £100. The design is less bulky and more comfortable thanks to being smaller and lighter, and the Outlier Air V3 eke out more clarity, detail and definition from music."
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Soundguys
Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"The KZ ZSN PRO X offers superb sound for very little money, like under $30 USD. It has some rough edges with a plastic seam on the cable that can rub on your ear, and the bud is a bit large. The tech isn't cutting edge, but new doesn't always equal better. You should try it."
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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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