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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you're looking for earbuds suitable for exercise, calls, and listening to books or podcasts, Creative Labs Outlier Pro might be a better choice as they are more affordable and have good noise isolation, plus they are sweatproof. However, they have poor sound quality for music and gaming. On the other hand, if you prioritize immersive audio quality for music, gaming, and watching TV, and don't mind spending a bit more, the Earfun Wave Pro headphones offer very good overall sound quality, with additional features like active noise cancelling and a longer battery life. The Earfun Wave Pro also supports LDAC for improved audio transmission, has a detachable cable for wired use, and includes ear hooks for a secure fit, making it versatile for various scenarios, but they're not ideal for workouts due to their over-ear form. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Outlier Pro
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Good for music
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.9
7.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is good for music, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is poor.
Gaming
5.3
8.7
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
8.3
9.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good.
TV and Video
5.5
8.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
80.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$45
$80
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has a price of $45 and the Earfun Wave Pro costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has excellent build quality, while the Earfun Wave Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.9
9.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Earfun Wave Pro to be excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
8.3
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro and Earfun Wave Pro are both very good for noise reduction.
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How the Creative Labs Outlier Pro and the Earfun Wave Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Creative Labs Outlier Pro | Earfun Wave Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$45 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Creative Labs | Earfun | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | March 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 45 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.2 Grams | 268 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
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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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