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Creative

Creative Aurvana Ace (2nd Gen)

Name: Creative Aurvana Ace (2nd Gen)
Brand: Creative
SKU: B0CSC2W1VY
Price: 160.00 USD

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Noise Isolation / ANC & sound

5.6/ 10

5.6

0.010.0

At 5.6, its noise isolation / ANC beats 47% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

4.8/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

4.8

1.05.0

A 4.8 puts its audio quality in the top half of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 64 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

6.25 hBelow average

6.25 h

3 h16 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

24 hBelow average

24 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX5

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IPX5 appears on 12% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 6.25 h
Battery Life With Case: 24 h
Full Charge Minutes: 10 min
Battery Life Anc On: 4.5 h
Battery Life Wireless: 6 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: 5-40000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 40000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 5 Hz
Adaptive Anc: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, aptX, 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: 46.6 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

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.9/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed January 2024

Noise 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.

✓What we like

✓xMEMS drivers that deliver great sound

✓Latest and greatest Bluetooth tech

✓Unique design

✓Lightweight and comfortable

✕What could be better

✕Mediocre noise canceling

✕No auto play/pause

Read the full SoundGuys review →

Lab data

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Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Creative Aurvana Ace (2nd Gen)SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data

Creative Aurvana Ace (2nd Gen): frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
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.

Passive isolation — measurement data

Creative Aurvana Ace (2nd Gen): passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
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.

Noise cancelling — measurement data

Creative Aurvana Ace (2nd Gen): noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
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