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Creative MA930 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Creative MA930 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 MA930
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
✕
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 85% of models
Score components

80%

5.3

Technical score

20%

6.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 85% of headphones
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 79%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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 83% of models
Score components

52%

5.5

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.4

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 83%
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 92%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Creative MA930

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

52%

5.5

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.4

Calls & Controls

5.3
User score
User score
6.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.6
Popularity
Popularity
5.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Popularity:
Creative MA930 has a popularity score of 5.5 points, which is lower than that of 53.4% of products in this category.
5.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.9
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
6 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 6 mm, smaller driver size than 98.9% of headphones and equal to 0.4% 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
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
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
12 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 12 g, lighter than 92.7% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Creative MA930 vs the average pair of headphones

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  • 94.5% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (12 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    12 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.
  • 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.
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Creative MA930 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 4.5x cheaper
    Creative MA930 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 94.5% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (12 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    12 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.
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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.
  • 34 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (6 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    6 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.
  • 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.
  • 22% 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 MA930
    the average pair of headphones
    Creative MA930 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.56 vs 8).
    6.56 vs 8
  • 5.5% worse value for money
    Creative MA930 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.89 vs 7.3).
    6.89 vs 7.27
  • 4 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    October 2012
    2012 vs 2016
  • 22% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 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
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    â–¼
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    Creative MA930
    the average pair of headphones
    Creative MA930 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.56 vs 8).
    6.56 vs 8
  • 5.5% worse value for money
    Creative MA930 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.89 vs 7.3).
    6.89 vs 7.27
  • 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.
  • 34 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (6 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    6 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.
  • 4 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    October 2012
    2012 vs 2016

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

technic3d.com
12/03/2013
Hands-on test · In-ear headset
Verdict
The Creative MA930 suits phone users wanting balanced sound and a clear microphone, though its strong isolation can make walking in traffic risky.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Creative MA930

  • Crystal clear audio quality with 6mm micro-drivers
  • Deep and punchy bass reproduction
  • Extremely lightweight and comfortable for long-term wear
  • Excellent passive noise isolation with multiple silicone tip sizes
  • Versatile design allows for both hanging and over-the-ear wear
  • Includes a computer adapter for VoIP applications like Skype
  • Great value-for-money at its price point
  • High-quality metal housing with a premium feel

What customers don't like about Creative MA930

  • Reports of long-term durability issues, specifically earpieces failing
  • Single-button inline remote lacks dedicated volume controls
  • The remote button can be difficult to find or press accurately
  • Thin cables require careful handling to avoid damage
  • Some users reported low maximum volume on certain devices
  • Included travel pouch is basic and soft rather than protective

Verdict

The Creative MA930 is a wired in-ear mobile headset featuring remarkably small 6mm Neodymium micro-drivers housed in premium metal with a patent-pending swivel cap design for versatile wearing styles. Technical specifications include a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, 16 Ohm impedance, and a sensitivity of 105dB/mW, all contained within a lightweight 12-gram frame. Main pros include its effective passive noise-isolation design, a one-button in-line microphone for easy call and playback control, and the inclusion of a computer adapter for PC use. Notable cons include its lack of active noise cancellation (ANC), reports from some users regarding long-term durability issues such as earpiece failure, and a relatively small driver size that may lack the deep bass punch found in larger units.

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