Creative Zen Air SXFI
Creative
68 Overall Score
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SoundPEATS H3
SoundPEATS
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Creative Zen Air SXFI
No customer feedback yet
SoundPEATS H3
88 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Soundpeats H3 earbuds are widely praised for delivering exceptional sound quality that rivals far more expensive models, with tight bass, clear mids, and sparkling highs. Users highlight the secure IEM-style fit, effective active noise cancellation, and reliable connectivity, though some note the EQ in the companion app could be more impactful. Battery life varies with codec and ANC usage, and the charging case is a bit bulky, but overall these are seen as an outstanding value for audiophiles on a budget.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality for the price
- Secure and comfortable IEM-style fit
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Good codec support (LDAC, AptX Adaptive)
Cons
- EQ in app could be more impactful
- Battery life varies with codec/ANC
- Charging case is somewhat bulky
- No auto-pause when removing earbuds
- Slightly metallic treble on some tracks
Sound quality 8
Value for money 7
Noise cancellation 6
Fit and comfort 6
App and eq 5
Battery life 4
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Specifications
| Creative Zen Air SXFI | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 10★ | 3 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 28 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC | LDAC, aptX Lossless |
| Surround | Creative Zen SXFI Air Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Black | Creative Labs | Zen Air SXFI | 51EF1180AA000 | True Wireless | Black | Charging Case: 40g (1.41 oz)(Per earbud): 5.45g (0.19 oz) | (Per earbu | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 minutes for 2 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 39 hrs★ | 37 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | 60 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Creative App | PeatsAudio App |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Creative Zen Air SXFI
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
SoundPEATS H3
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Creative Zen Air SXFI
No current pricing available
SoundPEATS H3
Verdict
Winner: SoundPEATS H3
Scores 85 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 36 specs.
