Creative EF1190
The 10mm neodymium drivers and Super X‑Fi spatial audio create a wide, immersive soundstage uncommon at this price. Adaptive ANC and a 12‑hour earbud battery (39 hours with the case) pair with IPX5 water resistance for reliable all‑day use during workouts or travel. These are best for commuters and fitness users who prioritize call clarity and situational awareness over critical music listening.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 12
case battery hours 39
water resistance IPX5
65 Overall Score
Price $60
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong mic (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong sound (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong build (92nd percentile) 92nd
Cons
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 |
| Drivers | 10 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| 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 | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP |
| Range | 10 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 12 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 39 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Capacity | 60 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 6 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Creative EF1190 | Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B | Anker P31i D1202 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | Nothing Ear (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 12 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | 39 | 15 | 50 | 31 | 54 | 19 |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 | IP55 | IPX4 | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
| Multipoint | - | true | - | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative EF1190 | 97.5 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 92.2 | 84.7 | 73.4 | 63.6 | 22.2 |
| Sony WF-C700N WFC700N/B Compare | 97.5 | 84.2 | 81.6 | 83.1 | 83.1 | 73.4 | 90 | 72.5 |
| Anker P31i D1202 Compare | 90.8 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 97.4 | 94.7 | 73.4 | 87.8 | 89.8 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.5 | 84.2 | 81.6 | 93.8 | 85.9 | 73.4 | 95.8 | 89.8 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 92.1 | 99.8 | 96.5 | 73.4 | 99.4 | 89.8 |
| Nothing Ear (3) Compare | 93.8 | 97.5 | 73.4 | 93.8 | 78.9 | 94.7 | 100 | 80.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $60
Amazon 1 offer From $60
Newegg 1 offer From $133
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