Creative Aurvana Ace xMEMS Lightweight True Wireless Earbuds with ANC

While these wireless earbuds are priced towards the lower-middle end of the spectrum, these earbuds offer a ludicrously high level of sound quality for how much they're worth. Soundguys weren't kidding about the sound quality on this pair. The out of the box sound is decent off the bat, and you will have to download the Creative app and spend some time tweaking the EQ in order to bring out what the earbuds are truly capable of. But even having an EQ tweaking setting at this low price, and one so fleshed out, customizable, and impactful on the sound quality at that, makes these earbuds an insane value. In all other aspects, they are fairly standard in build quality, durability, battery life, and fit (fits similar to an airpods pro gen 1). Multipoint connection is standard and works almost all of the time. The active noise cancelling and transparency mode is decent and gets the job done. The surprisingly great sound quality more that makes up for these other features though. Summary: Some of the best sounding and most customizable EQ wireless earbuds on the market, at a great price point. This review will be changed if anything changes in the near future.

I was impressed with the sound quality as compared with the budget earbuds I was using before. I played several tracks and did a head to head comparison with my budget earbuds, the difference in sound quality was far greater than I expected. For example at the beginning of the Spoon track Don't You Evah there is some whispered banter going on between two band members, with the budget earbuds this is muddled and inaudible, with the Aurvana's it is crystal clear and every word can be heard. Amazing. Then the deep bass line kicks in, on the budget earbuds this sounded bloated and flabby, with the Aurvana's it was tight, punchy and accurate. I was skeptical that earbuds at this price could sound so good, consider me convinced now. These are the real deal and a great bang for the buck. Update 3/5/2024 Having used these earbuds for several weeks I have some additional comments. No complaints with the earbuds, they function perfectly and the overall audio quality remains fantastic. I replaced the supplied tips with Comply T-500 Memory Foam tips which provide a much better fit and are way more comfortable. I also purchased a Creative BT-W5 dongle which I would recommend if you are an audiophile or a person who likes to listen to music streamed from their PC . I have a Qobuz subscription and once my Aurvana's were paired to the BT-W5 I can stream music from my Windows 11 PC using the high resolution(24-bit / 96 kHz) aptX bluetooth codec for much improved audio quality.

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These earbuds are good, but not great. The sound quality lacks a richness of sounds, but is ok. Connectivity is mostly solid. There are times when it fades in and out. The ACN is where these buds fall very short. They cancel out small noises. But amplify any breeze from movement or from wind. I've had to shut off ACN to actually cancel out the noise. Overall they're not a bad midrange earbud. But nothing spectacular enough to be noteworthy.

One of the best earbuds I've ever had. I just loved the bassy groovy signature it has, for a dance/trance/electronic music head like me it's perfect. Had no connections problems, no BT drops, nothing. The battery lasts pretty good, still didn't drained completely, but for my use, it's lasting easily a whole week (I keep them out of charging case). It fits pretty good to my weird shaped ears, I've ordered a set of Comply Foam eartips for better comfort and isolation. The ANC is good, not the best as AirPods Pro 2, but it does work ok imo. Still didn't test the microphone yet, it's not an important feature for me.

1 YEAR UPDATE: so it turns out it wasn't a charger Problem, but the goldish plating on the buds for contact with the Charger work peeling off from being Placed in the charger. easy Repair with a $5 conductive paint pen, but this shouldn't happen, it would cost the company like 1 cent extra to do it well. STILL LOVE THE SOUND I'm keeping these and using them till they fall apart. 1 0 MONTH UPDATE: Got my replacement new headphones with new charger at about 8 months after purchase (I'm assuming new, could be refurbis6but I can't tell). 4 months after receiving the left ear bud won't charge AT ALL rendering it useless. So disappointed, love the sound quality of their products, much better than more expensive brands but my last 3 pairs have died within a year. I've personally owned 6 different styles of earbuds plus recommended to 4 friends who bought and loved them, but ever since the Aurvana line came up, the build quality when down FAST. I'll be giving up on creative for a year or so, hopefully they pick it up again. Not considering this brand an option until 2028 - maybe 7 MONTHS UPDATE: got the replacement, easy warranty claim procedure, not through Amazon tough. Sound awesome, they felt a bit uncomfortable at first buylt it was my error by using the wrong rubber tips. Once I found the correct fit they are very comfortable. 4 MONTHS UPDATE: So frustrated with these, still sound very good, but the charging problem is unacceptable: at first I thought it was because the stick part of the headphones were too loose in the whole, but it actually is a problem with the metal contacts at the bottom of the case. I checked with a multimeter and there is a bad/intermittent contact, its hit and miss, sometimes I think is charging but it isn't so the buds are still connected to my phone for me just to find that the headphone is still connected and they are in my bag. I will send back for change - as comment I LOVE creative labs and my SENSEMORE AIR are awesome headphones, cheaper and nicer than these 6 WEEKS UPDATE: Still think these things sound awesome, BUUUUUUT my ears do feel "pressed" on the sides of the inner ear after about 45 mins of continuously wearing them. For good measure I got myself the Creative Sensemore, audio is same as the V3 but they are so much more comfortable than the Aurvana. SUMMARY of AURVANA: - Sound: really good, enough for me, they are better than the V3 and the sensemore but honestly you have to be hearing for the difference, it wont blow your mind - but I compared to Bose over ear and they are to par. - FIT: not my favorite but good, prefer the bud design over the "drop with a stick" design. - Battery: they've never died on me, but after about 3 hours of music using ANC, they say 40% left Still a good sounding buds, still a bargain for the price but unless you are a super freak audiofile, id suggest the sensemore 3 WEEK UPDATE: Still love the headphones, the double flange buds are a must. The one big thing: the left earbud fits a tad cnot thight" so when fumbling the case in the bag it stops charging and connects to phone unadverted. Couldn't bother sending back for warranty (their service is awesome I've used it before), just added a small piece of electrical tape to make it snug, works great now. Lets start by saying I really like Creative Labs products (I may be biased), having said that I try to be as objective as possible and I don't consider myself a "go with the trend" buyer. I have been using the old Creative Labs OUTLIER AIR V3 - visual/size comparison in the last picture; the V3 sound really good, and the ANC is awesome in them. The new AURVANA ACE sound much better, but there are a few asterisks about that comment. let me expand: SHORT REVIEW: - Better sound - Good enough battery - Pocket friendly size - Design isn't the best but not a deterrent (I do recommend double flanged buds) - Sound output is lower, i.e.: old earbuds I used in 5-6 volume level and was loud enough, ACE I have to set to 10-12 (all out of 50 on my phone) but it is an irrelevant factor for me LONG REVIEW: - Aurvana came with a single flange buds, they didn't quite seal in the ear canal, but I bought the JNSA double flange buds, they improved seal and "stay in place"ness. I use the ACE while on rowing machine and while doing weights and hardly any displacement/movement in the canal. - ANC works good enough but not as good as in the V3, when using the V3 and ANC to max I wouldn't hear the seat of the rowing machine sliding, with the ACE in same setting I hear enough to know the seat is sliding but not enough to bother me. The V3 were awesome drowning engine sound during flights, haven't tried the ACE on flights yet but almost certain it will be "less good" but not bad. - Sound: this is where the ACE starts lapping the V3, XMEME technology aside, they sound better, clearer sounds and you can separate the instruments during songs - less sound aberration; may not be perfect but compared to AIRPODS, Sony's in ear and over ear, and some JVC's they are way better. I listen to almost anything, mainly classic rock: Rush, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Pink Floyd, Beethoven, Beastie Boys, Miles Davis, B B King, Cat Empire, Fabulosos Cadillacs.... etc. and I can say the bass strings sound more "separate" from drums, and I've heard some notes/instruments I hadn't heard before - be it not revolutionary but I do think they are superior to the V3. - Battery: I get some 4 hours straight of music, get some 30% battery left. The case handles 3 total charges. - Size of case is waaaay more convenient and pocket friendly. - Earbud design: its not bad but im not a fan of the "stick" design, I would've preferred a V3 like design with the new drivers (10mm drivers are so much better).

Xmems drivers will be a game changer, there's no doubt about that. Implementation will, sadly, see failures as companies figure out how to avoid frequent failures. These buds, were astounding. I own some of the best iems, headphones and wireless you can buy. My audio gear collection is larger than I care to admit. The Ace could easily compete with my higher end equipment in a light, small and comfortable form factor that was convenient to keep on me. Today, 3 weeks to the day after I got them, the right bud failed rapidly within seconds. I've had earbuds and earphones fail but this was an immediate, loud and unexpected terminal event. It's sad. I really liked them. I'm not sure if I'll replace them or not. I'm considering the newer model but I'm hesitant considering that these lasted less than a month.

Best earbuds for music I’ve had. Pretty much zero noice cancellation so these are the ones I wear at home when I’m paying attention to the music. Apple when I’m out and about but these just sound better.

Quality sounds.

Easy setup Working well So far so good 👍

I was so excited about these, the quality is great for the price, not audiophile quality but half decent. The reason why they get one star is a common problem that causes feedback when inserting them, that's right feedback right in your ear canals. I saw recommend fixed like turning of aptx or features, but knowing that it's capable of the worst thing a headphone can do, I'm not running the risk. Used on my Samsung phone and rog laptop