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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Accuracy
    5. Mid Accuracy
    6. Treble Accuracy
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation
    2. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Bluetooth
    2. Non-Bluetooth Wireless
    3. Wired
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PC / PS4 Compatibility
    6. PlayStation Compatibility
    7. Xbox Compatibility
    8. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Apple AirPods (2nd generation) Truly Wireless vs Creative Outlier Air Truly Wireless

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Apple AirPods (2nd generation)
Creative Outlier Air Truly Wireless

Tested using Methodology v1.5

Updated Apr 19, 2024 06:39 PM

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Apple AirPods (2nd generation) Truly Wireless Picture
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Variants

  • AirPods (2nd generation) (With charging case)
  • AirPods (2nd generation) (With wireless charging case)
  • Outlier Air (Black)

Our Verdict

Apple AirPods (2nd generation) Truly Wireless

Creative Outlier Air Truly Wireless

The Creative Outlier Air Truly Wireless are slightly better mixed-usage earbuds than the Apple AirPods (2nd generation) because of their closed-back design. The Creative Outlier sound profile is more balanced and packs more bass. They also offer volume control, although it's hard to use. On the other hand, the Apple are very comfortable if their one-size-fits-all design fits you well. They're better built and recharge faster. However, you'll get more continuous playback time with a single charge of the Creative Outlier.

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