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Creative Sxfi Air Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£140Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:10 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Creative Sxfi 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 Sxfi Air
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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▲ Better than 71% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

7.6

User score

▲Better than 71% 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
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

▲Better than 70%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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
▲ Better than 71% of models
Score components

52%

6.7

Sound

20%

7.3

Features

10%

6.0

Design

8%

5.4

Connectivity

6%

5.4

Battery

4%

7.4

Calls & Controls

▲Better than 71%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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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▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 69%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Creative Sxfi Air

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 71% of models
Score components:

52%

6.7

Sound

20%

7.3

Features

10%

6.0

Design

8%

5.4

Connectivity

6%

5.4

Battery

4%

7.4

Calls & Controls

6.6
User score
User score
7.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

7.9

User ratings

30%

7.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 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
▲ Better than 64% of models
Popularity:
Creative Sxfi Air has a popularity score of 7 points, which is higher than that of 64.3% of products in this category.
7.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.7
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
50 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 8.2% 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
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
4.2
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.2, newer Bluetooth version than 67.7% of headphones and equal to 3.2% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
180 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 180 ms, higher audio latency than 64.2% of headphones and equal to 2.9% of headphones.
Multipoint support
?
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Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% 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
10 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 10 hours, lower battery life than 89.8% of headphones and equal to 2.6% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
2.5 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 53% of headphones and equal to 13% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
1,300 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 1,300 mAh, higher battery capacity than 97.5% of headphones.
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Brand name
Creative
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
338 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 338 g, heavier than 89.4% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Creative Sxfi Air vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 12 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (114 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    114 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 0.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (2 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    2 m vs 1.2 m
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 4.5 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (64.5 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    64.5 mm vs 60 mm
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 12 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (114 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    114 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2.24x higher battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (1,300 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    1,300 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • NFC pairing
    This pair of headphones supports NFC pairing, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.7% of headphones support NFC pairing.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device 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.
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • 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.
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 55% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (338 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    338 g vs 218 g
  • 20 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (10 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    10 hours vs 30 hours
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 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
  • 30 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (180 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    180 ms vs 150 ms
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 4.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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 Sxfi Air
    the average pair of headphones
    Creative Sxfi Air has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.65 vs 8).
    7.65 vs 8
  • 55.6% more expensive
    Creative Sxfi Air is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£140 vs £90).
    £140 vs £90
  • 4.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Creative Sxfi Air
    the average pair of headphones
    Creative Sxfi Air has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.65 vs 8).
    7.65 vs 8
  • 55.6% more expensive
    Creative Sxfi Air is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£140 vs £90).
    £140 vs £90
  • 55% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (338 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    338 g vs 218 g
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 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
  • 20 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (10 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    10 hours vs 30 hours
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 30 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (180 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    180 ms vs 150 ms

Video reviews

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

9.0
High Tech Point
≈ estimated
09/05/2020
Hands-on review · sound, build and microphone tests
Verdict
Creative SXFI AIR is worth buying for its audio quality and comfortable leather pads, though it is a bit heavy.
3.0
Syed Bytes
≈ estimated
27/03/2019
Hands-on review · sound tests, comfort and app setup
Verdict
Creative SXFI AIR is not recommended, as the sound is distorted and the app setup is difficult.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

computerbild.de
02/04/2019
Hands-on test · Photo-tuned sound
Verdict
The Creative SXFI Air is a balanced Bluetooth headset whose photo-scanned Super X-Fi mode shines with live recordings but does not suit every track, and battery life is short.
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eurogamer.de
25/07/2019
Summary of the review
Creative SXFI Air Review: Scan Ears First, Enjoy Sound Later
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basic-tutorials.de
27/08/2019
Full review · Feature-packed headset
Verdict
The Creative SXFI Air suits buyers wanting one headset for home and travel, though comfort, microphone and sound quality are only average.
gameswelt.ch
26/05/2019
Hands-on test · Connectivity and surround tech
Verdict
The Creative SXFI Air is comfortable and connects to almost any device, but Bluetooth lag and a dull mini microphone make it weak for gaming.
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derstandard.at
12/12/2019
Summary of the review
Creative SXFI Air Review: 'Holographic' headphones that can do (almost) everything
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clubic.com
28/11/2019
Hands-on test · Holographic sound
Verdict
The Creative SXFI AIR suits people wanting a surround-like sound and music from an SD card, but it is heavy, has an 8-hour battery and no noise cancelling.
smartworld.it
10/10/2019
Hands-on test · Surround simulation
Verdict
The Creative SXFI Air suits films and open-world games, where its Super X-Fi mode feels like a 7.1 surround setup, though its SBC Bluetooth can cause audio lag.
dday.it
20/02/2020
Hands-on test · Personalised Bluetooth headset
Verdict
The Creative SXFI Air sounds convincing with its Super X-Fi mode, but the ear-photo setup is laborious and the headphones are bulky, so simpler rivals may suit better.
doctorappleitalia.com
28/08/2020
Hands-on review · Ear-mapping headphones
Verdict
The Creative SXFI AIR suits listeners who like immersive sound for ambient music, films and games, but it is bulky with limited isolation.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Creative Sxfi Air

  • Immersive 'holographic' spatial audio experience for movies and gaming
  • Versatile connectivity including Bluetooth, USB-C, 3.5mm, and microSD card slot
  • High-quality, clear microphone performance for calls and gaming
  • Comfortable ear cushions suitable for long listening sessions
  • Impressive value for money given the feature set
  • Unique personalized audio profiles based on head and ear mapping

What customers don't like about Creative Sxfi Air

  • Lack of high-quality Bluetooth codecs like aptX or AAC
  • No Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) leading to poor isolation
  • Software and setup process can be clunky and confusing
  • Virtual surround effect can sound artificial or echoey with certain music
  • Bulky design that does not fold or swivel flat for portability
  • Touch controls can occasionally be fiddly or unresponsive

Verdict

The Creative SXFI AIR is a versatile over-ear headset featuring 50mm Neodymium drivers, a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz, and 32Ω impedance for powerful, well-balanced audio. Its standout characteristic is Super X-Fi 'holographic' technology, which uses personalized ear-mapping via a mobile app to simulate a multi-speaker 7.1 surround sound system. Pros include flexible connectivity via Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, and a built-in microSD card slot for standalone playback, along with customizable 16-million-color RGB lighting and comfortable perforated protein leather earpads. However, it faces some drawbacks, including a relatively short 10-hour battery life, a bulky non-foldable design weighing 338g, and the lack of high-quality Bluetooth codecs like aptX.

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