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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall sound quality and noise isolation for tasks like air travel or working in noisy environments, the Creative Labs Outlier Pro would be the better choice, as they have higher scores in these areas. These earbuds also offer active noise cancelling, which is not available with the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more open listening experience that allows you to remain aware of your surroundings, which can be beneficial for outdoor exercise or situations where you need to hear ambient sounds, the Youthwhisper's bone conduction technology would be more appropriate. Additionally, the Youthwhisper headphones are more lightweight and may be considered more comfortable over longer periods. Both options have similar ratings for call and meeting quality, but the Creative Labs Outlier Pro has a longer battery life, supports wireless charging, and has an app that allows equalizer and audio control customization. Consider your primary use case and whether the added features of the Creative Labs Outlier Pro justify the higher price for your needs. 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 air travel
Advantages of the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has no clear advantages over the Creative Labs Outlier Pro.
Key differences
Music
5.9/10
4.8/10
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for music, though the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
8.3/10
6.5/10
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for phone calls, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.9/10
8.2/10
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
2.5/10
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Cost
$50
$36
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$20
$30
$40
$50
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has a price of $50 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $36.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.0/10
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has excellent build quality, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has very good build quality.
"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."
"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 Outlier Pro 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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