Creative EF1110
The 108-gram weight and dual 3.5mm/USB connectivity provide a practical, wired solution for basic stereo audio. Its noise-cancelling condenser microphone offers clear vocal capture, though the 100Hz-20kHz frequency range limits low-end depth. This headset is best for office workers and students who need an ultra-lightweight, affordable device for clear voice calls and webinars.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong mic (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong sound (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 100 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Codecs | Creative HS-230 Lightweight Headset with Noise-cancelling Mic - Stereo - USB Type A, Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 100 Hz to 20 kHz - Over-the-head, On-ear - Binaural - Circumaural - Noise Cancelling, |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Creative EF1110 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | - | - | 470 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative EF1110 | 76.7 | 73.3 | 37.1 | 71.7 | 50.3 | 33.9 | 26 | 31.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 99.4 | 80.7 | 59.3 | 98.2 | 98.7 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.2 | 93.4 | 98.3 | 92.5 | 89.9 | 98.5 | 71 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.5 | 93.4 | 94.7 | 75.5 | 33.9 | 95.5 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.7 | 98.7 | 80.5 | 97.8 | 88.6 | 59.3 | 97.9 | 64.3 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 94.7 | 83.3 | 96.1 | 60.9 | 77.8 | 84.2 | 99.4 | 76 |
Usage Scores
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