Creative ZEN Hybrid Pro EF1040
Creative
68 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
92 Overall Score
Scores
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Music
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Specifications
| Creative ZEN Hybrid Pro EF1040 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Protein Leather |
| Headband | memory foam | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 100 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 10 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, Midnight Violet - Limited Edition |
| Surround | Creative Zen Hybrid Pro Wireless Over-Ear Headphones with LE Audio, with Up to 100 Hours (ANC Off), Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Mode, Powerful Audio, Bluetooth 5.3, Built-in Mic | Creati | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Not Specified by Manufacturer | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | 15 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 100 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 850 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Android & iOS | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RGB | ✓ | — |
Pros & Cons
Creative ZEN Hybrid Pro EF1040
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Creative ZEN Hybrid Pro EF10400.846score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra0.282score per dollar
Creative ZEN Hybrid Pro EF1040 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 92 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 43 specs.
