Creative HS-230
The 108-gram weight and dual 3.5mm/USB connectivity provide a practical, wired solution for basic stereo audio. Its noise-cancelling condenser microphone offers clear vocal capture, though the 100Hz-20kHz frequency range limits low-end depth. This headset is best for office workers and students who need an ultra-lightweight, affordable device for clear voice calls and webinars.
form factor on-ear
driver type neodymium
driver size mm 40
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
41 Overall Score
Price ¥6,634
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong mic (68th percentile) 68th
- Strong comfort (68th percentile) 68th
- Strong sound (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 100 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Codecs | Creative HS-230 Lightweight Headset with Noise-cancelling Mic - Stereo - USB Type A, Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 100 Hz to 20 kHz - Over-the-head, On-ear - Binaural - Circumaural - Noise Cancelling, |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Creative HS-230 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | bio-cellulose |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 40 | - | 45 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 470 | 314 | 32 | 48 | 33 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 24 | 40 | 30 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative HS-230 | 73.7 | 68.2 | 35 | 65.6 | 44.7 | 68.2 | 22.3 | 33.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 98.1 | 67.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 89.1 | 68.2 | 92.4 | 40.8 | 72.7 | 81 | 93.1 | 87.5 |
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 Compare | 98 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 98.3 | 81.6 | 53.7 | 97.7 | 55 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px7 Px7S3 Compare | 98 | 98.3 | 35 | 95.1 | 76.1 | 68.2 | 97.7 | 80.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From ¥6,634
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