Creative Aurvana Ace EF1150
Powered by xMEMS drivers and aptX Adaptive, these true wireless earbuds deliver a detailed sound profile across genres with hybrid ANC and six mics for clear calls. Bluetooth LE Audio keeps streaming stable at lower power, while IPX5 sweat resistance and a 5-minute charge for one hour of playback add daily convenience. Best for commuters or gym-goers who want detailed audio, effective noise control, and quick top-ups without paying a premium.
form factor in-ear
driver type MEMS
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 6
case battery hours 24
water resistance IPX5
61 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong mic (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong anc (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong build (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
Audio
| Driver Type | MEMS |
| Driver Size | 10 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive, AAC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | hybrid |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 6 |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes charging delivers a full hour of use |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 24 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 6 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Creative Aurvana Ace EF1150 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Soundcore P31i | EarFun Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | MEMS | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 24 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 50 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | - | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Aurvana Ace EF1150 | 93.1 | 97.4 | 91.3 | 98.3 | 72.1 | 29.7 | 78.1 | 48.9 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N Compare | 97.2 | 97.4 | 79.9 | 99 | 79.9 | 73.8 | 99.9 | 81 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.2 | 99.8 | 79.9 | 88.7 | 76.7 | 73.8 | 99.2 | 81 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.2 | 82.6 | 98.8 | 90.9 | 76.7 | 94.8 | 99.7 | 99.3 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 89.9 | 97.4 | 91.3 | 97.1 | 92.9 | 73.8 | 86.6 | 90 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.2 | 97.4 | 91.3 | 99.7 | 95.5 | 73.8 | 99.4 | 90 |
Usage Scores
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