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Creative Aurvana In Ear Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Creative Aurvana In Ear 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 In Ear
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 53% of headphones
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 51%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

5.7

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.3

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 58%
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 68%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Creative Aurvana In Ear

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

52%

6.2

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

5.7

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.3

Calls & Controls

5.8
User score
User score
7.7/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

7.7
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 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–² Better than 58% of models
Popularity:
Creative Aurvana In Ear has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than that of 57.7% of products in this category.
6.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.3
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
balanced armature
Driver size
?
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
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% 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
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% 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
in-ear
Weight
13 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 13 g, lighter than 91.5% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Creative Aurvana In Ear vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 94% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (13 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    13 g vs 218 g
  • 13 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • AptX Adaptive support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • LE Audio support
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • 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.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • 94% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (13 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    13 g vs 218 g
  • Better IP rating
    This pair of headphones has a better IP rating than the average pair of headphones (IPX5 vs none). The average headphones have an IP rating of none.
    IPX5 vs none
  • 13 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    115 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 12 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    115 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • AptX Adaptive support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • LE Audio support
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • 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.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 8 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2008 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    2008 vs 2016
  • 3.9% 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 In Ear
    the average pair of headphones
    Creative Aurvana In Ear has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.7 vs 8).
    7.7 vs 8
  • 3.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Creative Aurvana In Ear
    the average pair of headphones
    Creative Aurvana In Ear has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.7 vs 8).
    7.7 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.
  • 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.
  • 8 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2008 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    2008 vs 2016

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Expert reviews

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Hands-on test · Silicone-tip in-ear
Verdict
The Creative Zen Aurvana In-Ear blocks noise well on planes and trains, but it struggles with low bass and high treble, making it a poor match for modern music.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Creative Aurvana In Ear

  • Exceptional sound clarity and detail, particularly in higher frequencies due to xMEMS solid-state drivers
  • Lightweight and comfortable design suitable for long listening sessions
  • Effective noise isolation, especially with foam tips, capable of blocking out significant ambient noise
  • Punchy and deep bass response that remains taut and free from bloat in newer models
  • Good call quality with effective background noise reduction via multi-mic setups
  • High value for the price, often outperforming more expensive competitors in pure audio performance

What customers don't like about Creative Aurvana In Ear

  • Mediocre active noise cancellation (ANC) that struggles to compete with industry leaders
  • Unresponsive or finicky touch controls that can lead to missed taps
  • App and firmware bugs, including occasional connectivity issues or freezing
  • Battery life is relatively short when ANC is enabled compared to rivals
  • Fragile build quality in older models, with specific warnings against tugging on cables
  • Inconsistent fit for some users, occasionally requiring third-party tips for a proper seal

Verdict

The Creative Aurvana Ace 2 is a high-fidelity true wireless earphone featuring a unique dual-driver system that combines a 10mm dynamic driver with cutting-edge xMEMS solid-state technology to deliver a wide frequency response of 5Hz to 40kHz. Key characteristics include support for high-resolution audio via aptX Lossless and LDAC codecs, Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio, and Qualcomm Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation that reduces up to 96% of ambient noise. Main pros include its exceptional sound clarity, lightweight 4.7g ergonomic design, IPX5 water resistance, and convenient Qi-compatible wireless charging. However, some users have noted cons such as a modest battery life of approximately 6 hours per charge (ANC off), a lack of passive noise isolation, and touch controls that can be unintuitive or occasionally unresponsive.

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