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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize high-quality calls and meetings and want longer battery life, the Creative Labs Outlier Pro could be a better choice, especially if you plan to use them during exercise, as they are sweatproof. However, if you're seeking better overall sound quality and soundstage for an immersive music experience, the Sony WF1000XM3 would be advantageous. Both feature active noise canceling, but note that the Sony has ear/head detection and supports virtual surround, but it comes with a shorter battery life. Keep in mind, the price of the Sony WF1000XM3 is often higher than the Creative Labs Outlier Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Creative Labs Outlier Pro
Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM3
Good for music
Key differences
Music
5.9/10
7.5/10
The Sony WF1000XM3 is good for music, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Sony WF1000XM3 has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$45
$180
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$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has a price of $45 and the Sony WF1000XM3 costs $180.
"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."
"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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