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Creative Wp 450 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£110
Avg. price in US: ~$120
Form factor: on-ear
Connectivity: wireless
Battery life: 8 hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Creative Wp 450 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4

Good

6.1

Good

7.7

Very good

8.6
Gaming
Score components:
35.0%
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Audio latency
25.0%
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Low-latency game mode
20.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
12.0%
10
Noise-canceling microphone
8.0%
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Battery life
6.6
Travel
Score components:
28.0%
4.0
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
24.0%
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Battery life
18.0%
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Weight
16.0%
10
Multipoint support
14.0%
4.0
Ambient sound mode
8.8
Calls
Score components:
28.0%
10
Noise-canceling microphone
24.0%
10
Can be used as a headset
18.0%
10
Multipoint support
16.0%
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Battery life
14.0%
4.0
Companion app
7.3
Workout
Score components:
28.0%
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Weight
24.0%
4.0
Water resistance
20.0%
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IP rating
16.0%
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Battery life
12.0%
10
Can be used as a headset

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The Creative WP-450 is a lightweight, 114g on-ear wireless headset featuring 34mm neodymium drivers and support for the aptX codec, delivering high-fidelity audio with a frequency response of 18Hz to 22kHz. Key characteristics include an 'invisible' omnidirectional microphone with ClearSpeech Engine technology for noise-suppressed calls, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR connectivity, and a foldable hinge design for portable storage. Main pros include up to 8 hours of music playback (9 hours talk time), convenient earcup-integrated controls, and soft leatherette cushions that provide passive noise isolation. However, notable cons include the lack of an analog wired option if the battery dies, an older Bluetooth version by modern standards, and reports of ears becoming warm during extended use in hot environments.

Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Creative Wp 450

Overall score

6.4

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Popularity

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.

Sound

6.2

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology

When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

Driver type

What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used

When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: HIGH

dynamic

Driver size

What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit

When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: HIGH

Number of drivers

What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup

When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

Lowest frequency

What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce

When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

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Calls & Controls

8.7

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Noise-canceling microphone

What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls

When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: LOW

Can be used as a headset

What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.

When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: LOW

Number of microphones

What it is: Total number of built-in microphones

When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

Boom microphone

What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity

When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

Microphone SNR

What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone

When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity

6.8

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Connectivity

What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)

When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: LOW

Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported

When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device

When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

Audio latency

What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode

When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <60 ms

Multipoint support

What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices

When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: LOW

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Features

4.4

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Ambient sound mode

What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness

When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

EQ support

What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer

When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

Companion app

What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates

When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Adjustable ANC levels

What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels

When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4

N/A

Voice assistant support

What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant

When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

5.8

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Battery life

What it is: Playback time on a single charge

When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >45 hours

Battery life with ANC

What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled

When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >40 hours

N/A

Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full battery charge

When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <=2 hours

Quick charge

What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period

When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: LOW

Battery capacity

What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery

When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=720 mAh

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Design

7.9

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: LOW

Creative

Form factor

What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)

When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: LOW

on-ear

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the headphones

When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <150 g

Acoustic design

What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)

When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: LOW

closed-back

Clamp force

What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head

When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: LOW

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Creative Wp 450 vs the average pair of headphones

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Multipoint support
Creative Wp 450 supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.
Importance: LOW
Creative Wp 450 supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
110 ms lower audio latency
Creative Wp 450 has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <60 ms
Creative Wp 450 has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.40 ms vs 150 ms
More flexible connectivity
Creative Wp 450 offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.
Importance: LOW
Creative Wp 450 offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
47.7% lower weight
Creative Wp 450 is lighter than the average pair of headphones (114 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: <150 g
Creative Wp 450 is lighter than the average pair of headphones (114 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.114 g vs 218 g
Clear call microphone
Creative Wp 450 offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.
Importance: LOW
Creative Wp 450 offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
1 hours shorter charging time
Creative Wp 450 has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <=2 hours
Creative Wp 450 has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.1 hours vs 2 hours
Quick charge support
Creative Wp 450 supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.
Importance: LOW
Creative Wp 450 supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
On-device controls
Creative Wp 450 includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.
Importance: LOW
Creative Wp 450 includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
47.7% lower weight
Creative Wp 450 is lighter than the average pair of headphones (114 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
Foldable design
Creative Wp 450 has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
2,000 Hz higher treble extension
Creative Wp 450 has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
1 hours shorter charging time
Creative Wp 450 has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
Quick charge support
Creative Wp 450 supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
Play while charging
Creative Wp 450 can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
Rechargeable battery
Creative Wp 450 has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
Multipoint support
Creative Wp 450 supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
110 ms lower audio latency
Creative Wp 450 has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
More flexible connectivity
Creative Wp 450 offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
AptX support
Creative Wp 450 supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
Clear call microphone
Creative Wp 450 offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
On-device controls
Creative Wp 450 includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
Wind noise reduction
Creative Wp 450 reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
Sidetone support
Creative Wp 450 supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
Quick mic mute
Creative Wp 450 includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.

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Fixed cable
Creative Wp 450 has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
Tangle-prone cable
Creative Wp 450 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
no tangle-free listening cable is present or specified.
6 mm smaller driver size
Creative Wp 450 has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (34 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
22 hours shorter battery life
Creative Wp 450 has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (8 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
58.6% lower battery capacity
Creative Wp 450 has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (240 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
5 older release date
Creative Wp 450 was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2011 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
September 2011
6 mm smaller driver size
Creative Wp 450 has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (34 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.
Importance: HIGH
Creative Wp 450 has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (34 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.34 mm vs 40 mm
Fixed cable
Creative Wp 450 has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
What it is: Cable can be removed or replaced
When it matters: When you care about easier cable replacement, simpler storage, or the option to swap to shorter, longer, or upgraded leads.
Importance: LOW
Creative Wp 450 has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
22 hours shorter battery life
Creative Wp 450 has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (8 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >45 hours
Creative Wp 450 has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (8 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.8 hours vs 30 hours
58.6% lower battery capacity
Creative Wp 450 has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (240 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=720 mAh
Creative Wp 450 has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (240 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.240 mAh vs 580 mAh
Tangle-prone cable
Creative Wp 450 uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
no tangle-free listening cable is present or specified.
What it is: Cable designed to resist tangling
When it matters: When you often carry wired headphones in a bag or pocket.
Importance: LOW
Creative Wp 450 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
Creative Wp 450 was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2011 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
September 2011
What it is: Official release or launch date of the model
When it matters: When you want a newer model for fresher features, longer support life, or simply to avoid buying into an older generation.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=2020
Creative Wp 450 was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2011 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.2011 vs 2016
3.6% lower user score
Creative Wp 450 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.72 vs 8.000).
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.
Creative Wp 450 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.72 vs 8.000).7.72 vs 8

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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Creative Wp 450?

Foldable design makes them convenient for travel and storage.
Support for aptX codec improves wireless sound quality with compatible devices.
Reasonably strong bass and clear audio for Bluetooth headphones in its price range.
Integrated on-ear controls for volume and playback are easy to use.
Lightweight build (114g) provides a comfortable fit for many users.
Reliable battery life, often reaching the rated 8 hours of usage.

What customers dislike about Creative Wp 450?

On-ear design can cause ears to feel warm or 'steamy' during long sessions.
Built-in microphone can sound slightly muffled or lacking in clarity for callers.
Bluetooth connectivity may experience occasional dropouts or range issues near walls.
The step-down model (WP-350) is often cited as a better overall value for the price.
No active noise cancellation (ANC), providing only passive isolation.
Pairing process can occasionally be flaky with certain Bluetooth chipsets.

Expert reviews

cnet.com

18/07/2012

Summary of the review

Creative WP-450 Wireless Bluetooth Headset review - CNET

The Creative WP-450 is a solid pair of $120 on-ear wireless Bluetooth headphones that delivers respectable audio performance with decent clarity, loud volume, and a good amount of bass. It features well-placed, tactile buttons on the right earcup that allow users to easily control volume, skip tracks, and answer phone calls without removing the headset. Additionally, the headphones offer a standard 8-hour battery life and include support for the aptX codec, which aims to improve sound quality when paired with compatible devices. They also provide a tight seal on the ears, helping to shut out background noise, and feature a built-in microphone that performs adequately for indoor calls. However, the WP-450 comes with several design and comfort drawbacks, especially when compared to Creative's less expensive $70 step-down model, the WP-350. The headband completely lacks padding on the top, causing it to clamp too tightly and feel uncomfortable for some users after just 20 minutes of wear. Its on-ear design also makes ears feel hot and steamy in warm weather, and while the earcups fold upward, they fail to fold flat,...

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