Creative Zen Air 2
Creative
55 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
Apple
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Creative Zen Air 2
No customer feedback yet
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
72 out of 100 medium confidence 25 reviews
The AirPods Pro 3 receive high praise for their exceptional active noise cancellation, improved sound quality with deep bass and clear vocals, and comfortable secure fit. Users highlight the new heart-rate sensor, adaptive audio, and live translation as valuable upgrades. However, a few reviewers report discomfort due to the hard plastic shape or fit issues, and some note the case battery could be stronger. Overall, they are seen as a premium but worthwhile upgrade for daily use.
Pros
- Exceptional active noise cancellation
- Improved sound quality with deep bass
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Useful heart-rate sensor
- Adaptive audio and transparency mode
Cons
- Uncomfortable hard plastic shape for some
- Fit issues causing earbuds to fall out
- Case battery could be stronger
- High price point
- Different fit compared to previous generations
Active noise cancellation 8
Sound quality 7
Comfort and fit 9
Battery life 5
Heart rate sensor 3
Live translation 3
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Specifications
| Creative Zen Air 2 | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | XXS, XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.00 kg★ | 0.01 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 140 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Smart | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 23 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | 40 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | SFXI App | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Creative Zen Air 2
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average battery (17th percentile)17th %ile
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 39 specs.