Creative HS-230
The 108-gram weight and dual 3.5mm/USB connectivity provide a practical, wired solution for basic stereo audio. Its noise-cancelling condenser microphone offers clear vocal capture, though the 100Hz-20kHz frequency range limits low-end depth. This headset is best for office workers and students who need an ultra-lightweight, affordable device for clear voice calls and webinars.
form factor on-ear
driver type neodymium
driver size mm 40
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
41 Overall Score
Price CA$40
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong mic (68th percentile) 68th
- Strong comfort (68th percentile) 68th
- Strong sound (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 100 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Codecs | Creative HS-230 Lightweight Headset with Noise-cancelling Mic - Stereo - USB Type A, Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 100 Hz to 20 kHz - Over-the-head, On-ear - Binaural - Circumaural - Noise Cancelling, |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Creative HS-230 | TOZO HT2 | Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus | Sony WH-CH720N | Truefree HF-10 | Soundcore Space One A3035Z11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | neodymium | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 | 37 | 30 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 32 | - | 325 | 20 | 16 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 50 | 35 | 125 | 40 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative HS-230 | 73.7 | 68.2 | 35 | 65.6 | 44.7 | 68.2 | 22.3 | 33.2 |
| TOZO HT2 Compare | 93.4 | 83.2 | 95.7 | 99.1 | 90.7 | 81 | 83.1 | 87.5 |
| Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 35 | 95.8 | 85.9 | 53.6 | 96.2 | 80.3 |
| Sony WH-CH720N Compare | 98 | 79.2 | 97 | 73.2 | 78.7 | 3 | 97.4 | 80.3 |
| Truefree HF-10 Compare | 93.4 | 85.3 | 95.7 | 83.1 | 99.8 | 81 | 95 | 93.9 |
| Soundcore Space One A3035Z11 Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 87.8 | 93.2 | 81.6 | 87.7 | 95.8 | 87.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$40
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