Creative ZEN Hybrid Pro EF1040
Creative
68 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Bose
91 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Creative ZEN Hybrid Pro EF1040 | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg | 0.24 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | Protein Leather |
| Headband | memory foam | Metal, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 100 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 10 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone |
| Surround | Creative Zen Hybrid Pro Wireless Over-Ear Headphones with LE Audio, with Up to 100 Hours (ANC Off), Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Mode, Powerful Audio, Bluetooth 5.3, Built-in Mic | Creati | Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone | Bose QuietComfort Headphones |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Hybrid | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Not Specified by Manufacturer | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.30000001192092896 m |
| Range | 15 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 100 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours | 15-minute boost gives your Bluetooth headphones up to 2.5 hours of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 850 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Android & iOS | Bose app |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RGB | ✓ | — |
Pros & Cons
Creative ZEN Hybrid Pro EF1040
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Creative ZEN Hybrid Pro EF10400.845score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort 884367-11000.365score per dollar
Creative ZEN Hybrid Pro EF1040 offers 2.3x better value for money
Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100
Scores 91 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 42 specs.
