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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has active noise canceling, which the Earfun Air Pro 2 also offers. Both have good noise isolation, suitable for air travel. Creative Labs Outlier Pro excel in battery life, crucial if you're away from charging points, while they also support wireless charging and are rated better for calls and meetings due to a superior mic quality. The Earfun Air Pro 2, despite being slightly more expensive, provides a better overall sound quality and a wider soundstage, which can be important for an immersive listening experience. They are also lighter and smaller, potentially offering a more comfortable fit for long durations. Neither option is optimized for gaming or TV due to latency. When making your choice, consider what's more important: longer battery life and call quality with Creative Labs, or superior sound quality and a lighter, smaller design with Earfun. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Outlier Pro
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Earfun Air Pro 2
- The Earfun Air Pro 2 has no clear advantages over the Creative Labs Outlier Pro.
Key differences
Phone Calls
8.3
6.1
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for phone calls, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.9
6.9
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 is only fair.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Earfun Air Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$45
$70
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$40
$60
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The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has a price of $45 and the Earfun Air Pro 2 costs $70.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has excellent build quality, while the Earfun Air Pro 2 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
5.9
6.4
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Air Pro 2 to be only fair for music, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is poor.
Gaming
5.3
5.1
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro and Earfun Air Pro 2 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.5
5.4
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro and Earfun Air Pro 2 are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.3
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro and Earfun Air Pro 2 are both very good for noise reduction.
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How the Creative Labs Outlier Pro and the Earfun Air Pro 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Outlier Pro | Earfun Air Pro 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$45 | $70 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | Earfun | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.3/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 45 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.2 Grams | 5.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Creative Labs Outlier Pro
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Forbes
Brad Moon | September 2022
"If you listen to music for extended periods such as commuting and work, and you hate having to pause to charge, give the Creative Outlier Pro wireless earbuds a try. You should be able to enjoy your tunes all day, or longer, without interruption."
Earfun Air Pro 2
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Peter Susic | September 2021
"There’s a lot to like about EarFun Air Pro 2. The best thing about them is the active noise cancellation, which works almost as well as the best true wireless earbuds out there. The audio quality is funky but enjoyable. Good dynamics and a wider soundstage save its presentation. Everyone, apart from the most diehard audiophiles, should be happy with 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.
About Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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