Creative Sound Blaster EF0950
Creative
59 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Beyerdynamic
87 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Creative Sound Blaster EF0950 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.08 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | — | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX, aptX HD, aptX LL, SBC | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Range | 15 m | 15 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 22 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | 15 Minutes for 15 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 200 mAh | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | — | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Creative Sound Blaster EF0950
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Creative Sound Blaster EF09500.750score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 10016090.438score per dollar
Creative Sound Blaster EF0950 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Scores 87 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
