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Creative Aurvana Air Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Form factor:earbudConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Creative Aurvana Air Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Creative Aurvana Air
5.2/10

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

80%

4.5

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 95% of headphones
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 91%
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

52%

4.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 99%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 66%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Creative Aurvana Air

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

52%

4.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

4.5
User score
User score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Popularity:
Creative Aurvana Air has a popularity score of 5.7 points, which is lower than that of 51.3% of products in this category.
5.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

6.5
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
15.5 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 15.5 mm, smaller driver size than 82.5% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
no
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Creative
Form factor
earbud
Weight
16 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 16 g, lighter than 87.7% of headphones and equal to 0.8% of headphones.
Acoustic design
open-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Creative Aurvana Air vs the average pair of headphones

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  • 92.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (16 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    16 g vs 218 g
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 92.7% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (16 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    16 g vs 218 g
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 24.5 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (15.5 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    15.5 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 12.2% worse value for money
    Creative Aurvana Air has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.48 vs 7.3).
    6.48 vs 7.27
  • 2x more expensive
    Creative Aurvana Air is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • 3.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    Creative Aurvana Air
    the average pair of headphones
    Creative Aurvana Air has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.74 vs 8).
    7.74 vs 8
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 24.5 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (15.5 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    15.5 mm vs 40 mm
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 7 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2009 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    May 2009
    2009 vs 2016

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Alex Hong
≈ estimated
03/06/2021
Short review · about six months of use
Verdict
Creative Aurvana Air is a neutral, light pair of earbuds with ear hooks; decent, but not a top pick given cheaper rivals.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

hardwarezone.com.sg
20/05/2009
First look · Open earbud design
Verdict
The Aurvana Air is a light, good-looking earbud that sounds clean and detailed for instrumental and vocal music but leaks noise and lacks bass.
expertreviews.co.uk
13/08/2009
Review · Open-fit sports earphones
Verdict
The Aurvana Air sounds crisp with a good sense of space, but it is very expensive, doesn't block outside noise, and its treble can get uncomfortable when loud.
techradar.com
18/09/2009
Review · Behind-ear clip design
Verdict
The Aurvana Air has excellent sound with deep bass and crisp highs and comfortable behind-ear clips, but it lets all surrounding noise in.
trustedreviews.com
26/07/2009
Review · Hooked sports-style earphones
Verdict
The Aurvana Air is well built and comfortable, but its top-heavy sound lacks deep bass and is too expensive for what it delivers.
pocket-lint.com
28/01/2010
Quick review · Ear-hook earbuds
Verdict
The Aurvana Air is an attractive earbud pair with balanced sound on everyday tracks, but its light build may not hold up in a bag and bass-heavy music gets lost.
cravingtech.com
30/05/2010
Hands-on review · Ear-hook earphones
Verdict
The Aurvana Air is a stylish, crisp-sounding ear-hook earphone that stays put during running, but it lets traffic noise in and needs a deeper fit for full bass.
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netzwelt.de
26/06/2009
Summary of the review
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maximalpuls.de
Not Dated
Field test · Sports earphones
Verdict
The Aurvana Air is a light, comfortable sports earphone with good sound for running, but it lacks an inline remote and its treble can get harsh at high volume.

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Creative Aurvana Air

  • High-quality, detailed sound signature with crisp highs and clear mid-range
  • Wide and airy soundstage with excellent 3D imaging and instrument separation
  • Premium build quality featuring nickel-lead shape-memory alloy ear-hooks
  • Lightweight and comfortable design, often cited as suitable for long listening sessions
  • Includes high-quality accessories, such as a leather carrying case

What customers don't like about Creative Aurvana Air

  • Weak low-end performance; bass can feel thin or lost in complex tracks
  • Poor noise isolation and significant sound leakage due to the open-ear design
  • Non-detachable, thin cables that cannot be easily replaced if damaged
  • High launch price often viewed as expensive for its limited versatile performance
  • Ineffective for use in noisy environments like public transport or airplanes

Verdict

The Creative Aurvana Air is a premium set of wired clip-on earphones featuring an open-air design with 15.5mm neodymium magnet drivers and ultra-slim high-performance diaphragms. They offer a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, an impedance of 32 ohms, and a sensitivity of 102dB/mW, supported by a 1.2m oxygen-free copper cable. Main characteristics include the EaseFit ear-hook design made of Flexnium (shape-memory metal) and a lightweight 16g build. Pros include exceptional long-wearing comfort for those who dislike in-ear models, a secure fit for active use, and a crisp, airy soundstage with vivid mid-range and detailed treble. Cons include a lack of passive noise isolation due to the open-air nature, understated bass that may feel thin for certain genres, and potential discomfort or piercing highs at very high volumes.

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