Creative is a heavy hitter for its budget range. Their quality ranks up there with earbuds in the $100 bracket. I've used the first Outlier Air earbuds for years without trouble, until I broke them by stepping on them - but they still work! But I wanted a pair that didn't have bits of broken plastic.
I tested out a bunch of different Bluetooth earbuds - including the other Creative Outlier Air models. And this is the best I can get that's not an Airpod or something like that.
Of Creative's earbuds, I would say this, the Outlier Pro, is the best - even compared against Creative's newer V3 and Sensemore models. One of the main reasons is the bass - getting good bass on a Bluetooth ear bud is tough due to the tech and size limitations, but the bass on these are quite good for a Bluetooth earbud. Their drivers are larger than other earbuds, which probably helps. Overall, I think the sound quality is among the best I've had on a Bluetooth earbud.
Another positive: the mic quality is excellent. Something that gets really overlooked in Bluetooth buds. The recording isn't tinny or monotone or staticky. People I talk to on the phone say it sounds very natural. The earbuds have 6 microphones, which is probably why it performs better than others in this area.
The form factor is comfortable. They don't fall out of my ears, but they also don't have any hooks or feel bulbous or anything like that. They're quite light, which is nice. They are plastic, but it feels sturdy.
Battery life is fantastic. I've never had them run out of battery. They claim to have a battery life of 60 hours (without ANC or anything on) - I've never tested that, but I have used them for 8 hour stretches and still having a huge chunk of the battery left. They also recharge extremely quick. I've read some reviews that claim the charge case is too big. I can see why some might think that, but I thought it was perfectly fine. The charge case is a unique setup - the internal charging area slides out from the outer covering - but I think I kind of like that. It helps make it more sturdy, less prone to breaking than other cases.
I also like that they're very functional for using just one airbud at a time, and either one can do that.
Negatives:
I would say the noise canceling and ambient noise modes are functional, but not amazing. Noise-cancelling isn't too important for me, but I would say it wasn't amazing at it. The ambient noise mode seemed all right, but I don't think it made an enormouse difference.
The tap controls could be more responsive. You need 2-4 taps to give commands, there's a 1-second delay for each command, and it doesn't always register the tap.
Also - this is in the eye of the beholder, but I don't think it's as pretty-looking as the previous Creative earbuds. It's beige. Looks a bit boring.
But still - would recommend to anyone who doesn't want to spend money on Airpods or Samsung Galaxy buds, but still wants the best sound.
You might also like
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Climate Pledge FriendlyProducts with trusted sustainability certification(s). Learn morePRODUCT CERTIFICATION (1)
Recycled Claim Standard Blended (RCS Blended) certified products contain between 50-94% certified recycled content.
Climate Pledge FriendlyProducts with trusted sustainability certification(s). Learn morePRODUCT CERTIFICATION (1)
Climate neutral by ClimatePartner certifies the carbon footprint of a product was calculated and all associated emissions were offset.
Product Description
Get the New Alpha of the Outlier Series—Now with Active Noise Cancellation
True Wireless Sweatproof In-ear Headphones with Hybrid ANC
Embrace the sweet serenities of solitude, free from wires and disturbances, with the Creative Outlier Pro! As the latest addition to our Outlier TWS series, the Creative Outlier Pro is here to offer you the best true wireless experience yet.
Effective noise cancellation is the first step to enjoying better audio—that’s why we’re introducing advanced hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) to the Creative Outlier Pro. Eliminate unwanted noise and immerse in clean, crisp audio from its graphene-coated drivers. You don’t have to worry about battery too—the earbuds’ battery life is further amped up to a total of 60 hours!
With a total of six microphones for clearer call quality, customizable touch controls, IPX5-certified water resistance, and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, Outlier Pro lets you have it all.
It is also Super X-Fi READY with our award-winning Super X-Fi Headphone Holography that recreates a professional, multi-speaker system experience in your headphones, personalized to your ears. By utilizing the SXFI App on your mobile, you can enjoy a preview of Super X-Fi technology on local content and enjoy cinematic audio even while on the go! Super X-Fi READY works on local music files downloaded onto your device; it does not support streaming content (e.g., Spotify, YouTube, and Netflix).
Personalized Silence
With hybrid ANC technology on the Creative Outlier Pro, you can effectively block out surrounding noise when you’re out and about, and focus solely on your music. When you do need to hear what’s going on around you, switch over to Ambient Mode with just a few quick taps on the earbud.
Up to 60 Hours of Battery Life
The battery life of Creative Outlier Pro has been further boosted to a total of 60 hours, with up to 15 hours per charge so you can listen away without worries. Even with ANC mode on all the time, you can expect up to 50 hours of playtime at 10 hours per charge!
Clear Calls and Commands
Creative Outlier Pro is equipped with three mics on each earbud, working together to ensure better voice pickup and noise suppression, so that you sound loud and clear during calls and using voice commands via Siri / Google Assistant.
Audio
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|
10 mm Graphene-coated Driver DiaphragmsExperience full, rich audio with the graphene-coated drivers on Creative Outlier Pro, which efficiently deliver pristine and accurate sounds for any type of content. |
Bluetooth 5.2, AAC CodecEnjoy an improved wireless listening experience with Creative Outlier Pro, which comes with Bluetooth 5.2 and AAC codec for better stability and enhanced audio reproduction. |
Low Latency ModeWhen watching videos or playing a game, turn on Low Latency Mode from the Creative app to enjoy fully synchronized audio and video. |
Design
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|
Creative appReassign playback functions on the earbuds’ touch control with the Creative app and use them in the most intuitive way to you! You can also make adjustments to ANC and Ambient Mode, or tweak your audio settings via Equalizer through the app. |
IPX5-certified Water ResistanceWith IPX5-certified water resistance, the earbuds can withstand the occasional splash. Work out in peace to your favorite beats with the Creative Outlier Pro, and keep going whether rain or shine. |
Perfect FitPassive noise isolation is just as important for effective noise suppression. That’s why we want to make sure our earbuds fit perfectly in your ears. Select your best fit from the three sets of soft silicone ear tips, try on different sizes for each ear, and find the optimal ear tips for you! |
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Outlier Pro | Creative Outlier Air V3 | Creative Outlier Air V2 | |
|
|
|
|
|
| Customer Reviews |
172
|
244
|
150
|
| Noise Control | Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Mode | Active Noise Reduction, Ambient Mode | N/A |
| Total Battery Life / Playtime per Charge | ANC OFF: Up to 60 hours / Up to 15 hours | ANC OFF: Up to 40 hours / Up to 10 hours | Up to 34 hours / Up to 12 hours |
| Microphone Setup (Per Earbud) | Triple | Dual | Single, with Qualcomm cVc 8.0 Technology for mic |
| Controls | Customizable Touch Control via Creative App | Customizable Touch Control via Creative App | Touch Control |
| Software Super X-Fi / Super X-Fi Ready | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Siri / Google Assistant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 Certified | IPX5 Certified | IPX5 Certified |
| Bluetooth Connectivity / Codec | Bluetooth 5.2 / AAC, SBC | Bluetooth 5.2 / AAC, SBC | Bluetooth 5.0 / aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Driver | 10 mm Graphene-coated Driver | 6 mm Bio-cellulose Drivers | 5.6 mm Graphene-coated Driver |
| Interface | Wireless Charging Enabled and Qi-compatible, USB-C (Charging) | Wireless Charging Enabled and Qi-compatible, USB-C (Charging) | USB-C (Charging) |
Compare with similar items
This Item  Creative Outlier Pro True Wireless Sweatproof in-Ear Headphones with Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Mode, 6X Mics, Wireless Charging, 60 Hours Battery Life / 15 Hours per Charge |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | — | -27% $159.00 List: $219.00 | $49.99 | $39.99 | -38% $79.99 List: $129.99 | $59.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jul 30 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jul 30 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jul 30 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jul 30 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Jul 30 |
| Customer Ratings | ||||||
| Sound quality | ||||||
| Battery life | ||||||
| Noise cancellation | ||||||
| Sold By | — | Cambridge Audio | Creative Labs, Inc. | Creative Labs, Inc. | Creative Labs, Inc. | SHENZHENAUDIO |
| connectivity tech | Wireless | Bluetooth | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | True Wireless |
| noise control | — | active noise cancellation | — | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
| cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
| control type | Noise Control | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control |
| material | — | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
| model name | Outlier Pro | Melomania | Creative Zen Air Pro | Creative Zen Air Plus Lightweight True Wireless In-ears with Bluetooth LE Audio, Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Mode, Up to 32 Hours Total Playtime, 6 Mics with ENC Technology (Cream) | Creative Aurvana Ace | NEKOCAKE |
| weight | 0.18 pounds | — | 159 grams | 0.33 pounds | — | — |
Videos
Page 1 of 1Start OverPage 1 of 1
Videos for this product
1:13
Click to play video
MUST WATCH before buying Creative Outlier PRO!
The Frost Family
Reviews with images
Average at Best at an Appealing Price
Sound Quality : 4 StarsFit & Comfort : 3 StarsDesign & Look : 3 StarsNoise Cancellation : 1 StarsBattery Life : 5 StarsControls : 2 StarsValue : 4 StarsSound Quality : I find the sound to have a Bass bias, but it can easily be corrected to my liking with the App settings. The sound quality is excellent for a pair of earbuds in this price category.Fit & Comfort: These have to be one of the most uncomfortable earbuds I have ever owned. They use the typical inner ear cups for the canal fit, but the outer casing is entirely hard plastic and does not give. They become quite uncomfortable when in ear for longer than 30 minutes.Design & Look: For their larger size they actually fit near the ear and do not protrude very much. While in-ear they do stand out a little more than I am use to from other earbuds, but not to the point where they are unsightly. The case/charger is a complete disaster. It is very large in size, visually unappealing, and seems to be fragile in construction. The case in uncomfortable when carried in one's pocket and looks like something designed in a short period of time with left over parts.Noise Cancellation: DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. Do not buy these earbuds for their noise cancellation function. From what I can tell there is no noise cancellation or suppression when activated. At least there is nothing that my ears can detect. The isolation of outside noise is fairly good even with the noise cancellation turned-off, but there is no noticeable reduction when it is activated.Battery Life: EXCELLENT. The earbuds easily last several weeks of all day occasional use. In 3 months of use I have never had the battery run out on me during use and I have only recharged the case a couple of times. The unsightly case does seem to have a very large battery which stores more charge than other earbuds and cases I have used in the past. Once returned to the case the earbuds do recharge quickly and always seem to be at 100% charge when I use them. The 100% earbud charge easily last more than an entire day before needing to be recharged.Controls: The controls operate similar to other earbuds by using touches or taps on the flat surface, but they are not as responsive as others I have used. They do not consistently sense tapping and I frequently find myself tapping multiple times trying to access the function. It has become quite annoying trying to pause audio from playing only to have the earbuds not respond to my taps. This should never be a problem in 2023 products and really needs to be fixed.Value: I do find the sound quality to be very good so if you can tolerate the other short comings they do sound quite nice for the price point. Given that the Noise Cancellation feature does not work at all I would not spend any extra money for this feature and opt to purchase the CREATIVE OUTLIER AIR V3 instead of these earbuds if I had the opportunity for a do-over. The CREATIVE OUTLIER AIR V3s seem to be quite similar to this product in most ways, but do not advertise noise cancellation. They are also usually priced about 30-40% cheaper.
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2023
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2023
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023
Fit & Comfort : 3 Stars
Design & Look : 3 Stars
Noise Cancellation : 1 Stars
Battery Life : 5 Stars
Controls : 2 Stars
Value : 4 Stars
Sound Quality : I find the sound to have a Bass bias, but it can easily be corrected to my liking with the App settings. The sound quality is excellent for a pair of earbuds in this price category.
Fit & Comfort: These have to be one of the most uncomfortable earbuds I have ever owned. They use the typical inner ear cups for the canal fit, but the outer casing is entirely hard plastic and does not give. They become quite uncomfortable when in ear for longer than 30 minutes.
Design & Look: For their larger size they actually fit near the ear and do not protrude very much. While in-ear they do stand out a little more than I am use to from other earbuds, but not to the point where they are unsightly. The case/charger is a complete disaster. It is very large in size, visually unappealing, and seems to be fragile in construction. The case in uncomfortable when carried in one's pocket and looks like something designed in a short period of time with left over parts.
Noise Cancellation: DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. Do not buy these earbuds for their noise cancellation function. From what I can tell there is no noise cancellation or suppression when activated. At least there is nothing that my ears can detect. The isolation of outside noise is fairly good even with the noise cancellation turned-off, but there is no noticeable reduction when it is activated.
Battery Life: EXCELLENT. The earbuds easily last several weeks of all day occasional use. In 3 months of use I have never had the battery run out on me during use and I have only recharged the case a couple of times. The unsightly case does seem to have a very large battery which stores more charge than other earbuds and cases I have used in the past. Once returned to the case the earbuds do recharge quickly and always seem to be at 100% charge when I use them. The 100% earbud charge easily last more than an entire day before needing to be recharged.
Controls: The controls operate similar to other earbuds by using touches or taps on the flat surface, but they are not as responsive as others I have used. They do not consistently sense tapping and I frequently find myself tapping multiple times trying to access the function. It has become quite annoying trying to pause audio from playing only to have the earbuds not respond to my taps. This should never be a problem in 2023 products and really needs to be fixed.
Value: I do find the sound quality to be very good so if you can tolerate the other short comings they do sound quite nice for the price point. Given that the Noise Cancellation feature does not work at all I would not spend any extra money for this feature and opt to purchase the CREATIVE OUTLIER AIR V3 instead of these earbuds if I had the opportunity for a do-over. The CREATIVE OUTLIER AIR V3s seem to be quite similar to this product in most ways, but do not advertise noise cancellation. They are also usually priced about 30-40% cheaper.
Average at Best at an Appealing Price
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023
Sound Quality : 4 StarsReviewed in the United States on October 11, 2023
Fit & Comfort : 3 Stars
Design & Look : 3 Stars
Noise Cancellation : 1 Stars
Battery Life : 5 Stars
Controls : 2 Stars
Value : 4 Stars
Sound Quality : I find the sound to have a Bass bias, but it can easily be corrected to my liking with the App settings. The sound quality is excellent for a pair of earbuds in this price category.
Fit & Comfort: These have to be one of the most uncomfortable earbuds I have ever owned. They use the typical inner ear cups for the canal fit, but the outer casing is entirely hard plastic and does not give. They become quite uncomfortable when in ear for longer than 30 minutes.
Design & Look: For their larger size they actually fit near the ear and do not protrude very much. While in-ear they do stand out a little more than I am use to from other earbuds, but not to the point where they are unsightly. The case/charger is a complete disaster. It is very large in size, visually unappealing, and seems to be fragile in construction. The case in uncomfortable when carried in one's pocket and looks like something designed in a short period of time with left over parts.
Noise Cancellation: DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. Do not buy these earbuds for their noise cancellation function. From what I can tell there is no noise cancellation or suppression when activated. At least there is nothing that my ears can detect. The isolation of outside noise is fairly good even with the noise cancellation turned-off, but there is no noticeable reduction when it is activated.
Battery Life: EXCELLENT. The earbuds easily last several weeks of all day occasional use. In 3 months of use I have never had the battery run out on me during use and I have only recharged the case a couple of times. The unsightly case does seem to have a very large battery which stores more charge than other earbuds and cases I have used in the past. Once returned to the case the earbuds do recharge quickly and always seem to be at 100% charge when I use them. The 100% earbud charge easily last more than an entire day before needing to be recharged.
Controls: The controls operate similar to other earbuds by using touches or taps on the flat surface, but they are not as responsive as others I have used. They do not consistently sense tapping and I frequently find myself tapping multiple times trying to access the function. It has become quite annoying trying to pause audio from playing only to have the earbuds not respond to my taps. This should never be a problem in 2023 products and really needs to be fixed.
Value: I do find the sound quality to be very good so if you can tolerate the other short comings they do sound quite nice for the price point. Given that the Noise Cancellation feature does not work at all I would not spend any extra money for this feature and opt to purchase the CREATIVE OUTLIER AIR V3 instead of these earbuds if I had the opportunity for a do-over. The CREATIVE OUTLIER AIR V3s seem to be quite similar to this product in most ways, but do not advertise noise cancellation. They are also usually priced about 30-40% cheaper.
Images in this review
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
