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Creative Hn 900 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Creative Hn 900 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 Hn 900
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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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â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical score

20%

6.6

User score

â–²Better than 70% of headphones
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 70%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

52%

7.9

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.6

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

6.7

Battery

4%

8.2

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 73%
6.6

User score

User score
6.6/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 92%
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Ranked #1 of 1,029 models in Headphones (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Creative Hn 900

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

52%

7.9

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.6

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

6.7

Battery

4%

8.2

Calls & Controls

6.8
User score
User score
6.6/ 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 92% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.6
Popularity
Popularity
6.3/ 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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â–² Better than 55% of models
Popularity:
Creative Hn 900 has a popularity score of 6.3 points, which is higher than that of 55% of products in this category.
6.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.7
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% 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
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% 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
?
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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
40 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 40 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 61.5% of headphones and equal to 11% of headphones.
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
over-ear
Weight
168 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 168 g, lighter than 65.4% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Creative Hn 900 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 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.
  • 22.9% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (168 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    168 g vs 218 g
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • 10 hours longer ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (40 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    40 hours vs 30 hours
  • 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.
  • 22.9% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (168 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    168 g vs 218 g
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 10 hours longer ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (40 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    40 hours vs 30 hours
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Removable battery
    This pair of headphones has a removable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 7.8% of headphones have a removable battery.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • 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.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • 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.
  • 4.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 16 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (44 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    44 mm vs 60 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
  • 21% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 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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    the average pair of headphones
    Creative Hn 900 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.61 vs 8).
    6.61 vs 8
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 6 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (38 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    38 mm vs 44 mm
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 5 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2011 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    November 2011
    2011 vs 2016
  • 21% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 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 Hn 900
    the average pair of headphones
    Creative Hn 900 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.61 vs 8).
    6.61 vs 8
  • 16 mm tighter earcup height
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup height than the average pair of headphones (44 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    44 mm vs 60 mm
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 6 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (38 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    38 mm vs 44 mm
  • 4.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 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
  • 2 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    100 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 10 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    100 dB vs 110 dB
  • 5 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2011 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    November 2011
    2011 vs 2016

Video reviews

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

8.0
Custom PC Review
≈ estimated
18/04/2012
Unboxing · first look at accessories and fit
Verdict
Creative HN-900 looks like a strong headset, very light and likely comfortable, though durability is still unproven.
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Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Creative Hn 900

  • Affordable price point compared to high-end noise-cancelling models
  • Lightweight and comfortable design suitable for long flights
  • Impressive battery life of up to 40 hours on a single AAA battery
  • Includes useful travel accessories like an airplane adapter and carrying pouch
  • Features a detachable cable with an in-line microphone and remote
  • Functional passive mode allows use even when the battery is dead
  • Effective at reducing low-frequency hums like airplane engines or road noise

What customers don't like about Creative Hn 900

  • Audio quality is often described as muddy or overly bass-heavy
  • Noise cancellation is significantly weaker than premium competitors like Bose
  • Significant sound leakage; people nearby can easily hear your music
  • Build quality feels somewhat cheap and plasticky
  • Poor isolation from high-frequency sounds and human voices
  • Ragged frequency response in the higher registers leads to inconsistent detail
  • Synthetic earpad material can become hot or sweaty during extended use

Verdict

The Creative HN-900 is a lightweight, over-ear noise-cancelling headset featuring 40mm neodymium drivers and a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz. Designed for travelers, it offers active noise cancellation (ANC) capable of reducing ambient hum by up to 85% (-18dB) for up to 40 hours using a single AAA battery. Key pros include its highly portable, foldable design, a detachable 1.5m cable with an in-line microphone for hands-free calls, and a passive mode that allows for continued listening even when the battery is depleted. However, it is noted for significant sound leakage in quiet environments and a mediocre audio profile that can sound overly bassy or congested when the ANC is deactivated.

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