The Creative Labs Zen Air earbuds are a budget-friendly option known for their stemmed design and closed enclosure, providing a degree of passive noise isolation. They're wireless with active noise canceling, which is a bonus for minimizing ambient sounds. The earbuds support AAC codec for better sound quality on Apple devices and are sweatproof certified, making them suitable for exercise. However, the overall sound and build quality, comfort, and microphone quality are rated as poor, so they might not be the best choice for critical listening or long calls. For those who travel, these earbuds offer good portability and a modest battery life of 5 hours, extendable to 17 hours with the charging case, which also supports wireless charging. Despite lower scores in most categories, they could still be a good entry-level option for casual listening, especially for users who prioritize affordability and active noise cancelling. Give Feedback
GENERAL | |||
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Price | |||
Price | $19 | ||
Brand | Creative Labs | ||
Release Date | December 1, 2022 | ||
Form Factor | Earbuds | ||
Connectivity | Wireless |
SOUND | |||
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Music Score | 6.9/10 | ||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | ||
Gaming Score | 5.1/10 | ||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | ||
Exercise Score | 6.9/10 | ||
PERFORMANCE | |||
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Battery life | 5 Hours | ||
Wireless charging | Yes | ||
Charging time | 2 Hours | ||
Bluetooth version | 5 | ||
Case Battery Life | 12 |
FEATURES | |||
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Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | ||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | ||
Virtual Surround | Yes | ||
Android App | Yes | ||
iOS App | Yes | ||
Mic Quality | 7/10 |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
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Build Quality | 9/10 | ||
Comfort score | 7/10 | ||
Size | Medium | ||
Weight of single earbud | 5 Grams | ||
Microphone style | Integrated | ||