Cleer ARC 3
Cleer
69 Overall Score
vs
Creative EF1150
Creative
64 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Commute
Gaming
Calls
Music
Fitness
Specifications
| Cleer ARC 3 | Creative EF1150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | graphene | MEMS |
| Driver Size | 16.200000762939453 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 50 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Cleer ARC 3 Open Ear Headphones - Dolby Audio, Snapdragon Sound True Wireless Earbuds, 50Hr Battery, Bluetooth 5.4, IPX 7, Multi-Point, Smart Controls, Wireless Charging Smart Case, Comfort Fit, Black | Creative Aurvana Ace with xMEMS Driver, Lightweight True Wireless Sweatproof in-Ears with Bluetooth LE Audio, aptX Adaptive, AAC, ANC, Ambient Mode, IPX5, Up to 24 Hours Battery Life |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 1 hour playback | 5 minutes charging delivers a full hour of use |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 50 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice commands | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Cleer | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX7 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Cleer ARC 3
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Creative EF1150
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Pricing
Cleer ARC 3
Creative EF1150
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Cleer ARC 3
Scores 69 overall, wins 3 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 32 specs.
