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Creative
Creative Aurvana Ace (2nd Gen)
noise cancelling & sound
7.5/ 10
ANCNoise cancelling7.5
0.010.0
At 7.5, its noise cancelling beats 32% of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 90 of the 263 we've cataloged.
4.8/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall4.8
1.05.0
A 4.8 puts its audio quality in the top half of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 67 of the 263 we've cataloged.
See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling · Audio quality
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Key specs
Battery Life Earbuds
6.25 hBelow average6.25 h
2 h15 h
below average for wireless earbuds — based on 247 of 263 we've cataloged.
Battery Life With Case
24 hBelow average24 h
7 h60 h
below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 263 we've cataloged.
IP Rating
IPX5IPX436%IP5517%IP5416%IPX510%
IPX5 appears on 10% of the 242 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 263).
Noise Cancellation Type
ActiveMost commonActive61%Passive16%Hybrid9%None8%
Active is the most common — on 61% of the 176 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 263).
Battery
- Battery Life Earbuds
- 6.25 h
- Battery Life With Case
- 24 h
- Full Charge Minutes
- 10 min
- Battery Life Anc On
- 4 h
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Build
- IP Rating
- IPX5
- Water Resistance
- Yes
- Material Case
- Plastic
- Material Chassis Primary
- Plastic
Sound
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Active
- Ambient Mode
- Adjustable level
- Anc Depth
- 30 dB
- Anc Modes
- Off, ANC on, transparency
- Driver Count
- 2
- Driver Size
- 10 mm
- Driver Type
- Hybrid
- Frequency Response
- 20-20000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 20000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 20 Hz
- Adaptive Anc
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.3
- Bluetooth Codec
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth
- Multipoint Devices
- 2 devices
Design
- Earbud Form Factor
- In-ear
- Case Dimensions
- 65×49×27 mm
- Color Options
- Black, copper
- Ear Tip Material
- Silicone
- Ear Tip Sizes Included
- S, M, L
- Wearing Style
- Deep insert
- Weight Per Earbud
- 4.7 g
- Weight With Case
- 46.2 g
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Control Type
- Touch controls
- Eq Customization
- Full parametric EQ
- Auto Pause
- No
- Mono Mode
- Yes
- Voice Assistant Support
- Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Microphone
- Count
- 6
- Noise Reduction Type
- AI-powered
- Type
- Mic array
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Creative Aurvana Ace (2nd Gen)SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 10.0 |
| 25 | 10.6 |
| 32 | 10.3 |
| 40 | 9.6 |
| 50 | 8.3 |
| 63 | 6.6 |
| 80 | 5.4 |
| 100 | 4.3 |
| 125 | 3.2 |
| 160 | 1.7 |
| 200 | 1.5 |
| 250 | 0.9 |
| 315 | -0.6 |
| 400 | -2.3 |
| 500 | -2.9 |
| 630 | -1.1 |
| 800 | -0.7 |
| 1000 | 0.0 |
| 1250 | 1.2 |
| 1600 | 2.8 |
| 2000 | 5.3 |
| 2500 | 8.6 |
| 3150 | 9.0 |
| 4000 | 9.1 |
| 5000 | 6.2 |
| 6300 | 4.8 |
| 8000 | 7.5 |
| 10000 | -1.7 |
| 12500 | 3.7 |
| 16000 | -1.6 |
| 20000 | -19.1 |
Creative Aurvana Ace (2nd Gen)
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -1.9 |
| 26 | -6.0 |
| 33 | 0.5 |
| 41 | 0.6 |
| 52 | 0.8 |
| 65 | 1.0 |
| 82 | 1.1 |
| 103 | 1.4 |
| 130 | 1.5 |
| 163 | 1.5 |
| 205 | 1.8 |
| 259 | 2.8 |
| 325 | 3.6 |
| 410 | 2.2 |
| 516 | 4.1 |
| 613 | 4.4 |
| 772 | 7.9 |
| 972 | 11.2 |
| 1220 | 11.8 |
| 1540 | 13.5 |
| 1940 | 16.6 |
| 2440 | 21.2 |
| 3070 | 25.7 |
| 3870 | 24.6 |
| 4870 | 34.3 |
| 6130 | 30.2 |
| 7720 | 23.6 |
| 9720 | 26.7 |
| 12200 | 19.6 |
| 15400 | 17.3 |
| 19400 | 47.5 |
Creative Aurvana Ace (2nd Gen)
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 1.6 |
| 26 | -1.0 |
| 33 | 8.9 |
| 41 | 14.4 |
| 52 | 18.9 |
| 65 | 23.6 |
| 82 | 26.3 |
| 103 | 28.8 |
| 130 | 27.1 |
| 163 | 22.1 |
| 205 | 20.7 |
| 259 | 17.8 |
| 325 | 11.4 |
| 410 | 5.1 |
| 516 | 8.4 |
| 613 | 7.4 |
| 772 | 10.8 |
| 972 | 19.9 |
| 1220 | 25.9 |
| 1540 | 28.4 |
| 1940 | 23.9 |
| 2440 | 24.1 |
| 3070 | 25.3 |
| 3870 | 25.3 |
| 4870 | 24.0 |
| 6130 | 26.4 |
| 7720 | 26.8 |
| 9720 | 24.7 |
| 12200 | 16.1 |
| 15400 | 18.1 |
| 19400 | 34.6 |
Creative Aurvana Ace (2nd Gen)
4.9
3.4
4.3
4.8
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
SoundGuys review
SOUNDGUYS rating
Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed January 2024
7.9/ 10
RecommendedNoise cancelling7.5
Isolation5.6
Battery life6.3
Comfort & fit8.0
Connectivity8.0
Design7.5
The verdict
If you are in the market for the best-sounding wireless earbuds, consider the Creative Aurvana Ace 2. The xMEMS driver system sounds excellent, and you can customize the sound using the Creative app. Combined with aptX Lossless support, these earbuds will pique the interest of many audiophiles.
✓Liked: xMEMS drivers that deliver great sound, Latest and greatest Bluetooth tech, Unique design, Lightweight and comfortable
✕Could be better: Mediocre noise canceling, No auto play/pause
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