Creative Zen Hybrid 2 Vs. Shure Aonic 40 Review In Detail

Weight

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 287g

Shure Aonic 40 311g

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 have a weight of 287g, these weigh below 320g, which we consider as the highest average a headphone should weigh for comfort during long use. We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The Shure Aonic 40, at 311g weigh more than the Creative Zen Hybrid 2 by 24g

Has A Detachable Cable

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✗

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Detachable cables are cables that have connectors on both ends. One end goes into your headphone earpieces, while the other end is inserted into an audio source. Some new headphones, and not just the expensive ones, are coming with detachable cables, Shure Aonic 40 are one of those.

Can Be Folded

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 are foldable, which makes them more portable. Foldable headphones are easier to transport and take up less storage space.

The Shure Aonic 40 too can fold up, foldable headphones can reduce their size by 60% to 70% when folded.

Has A Tangle Free Cable

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✗

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Twisted headphone cables can be a great source of annoyance and inconvenience, Shure Aonic 40's cable is designed to minimize tangling. Constant twisting of the cables can also lead to bends in the copper wires, affecting sound quality, or rendering your headphones defective.

Has An Over-The-Ear Foam

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Over-ear headphones have larger earpads that fit around your entire ear Creative Zen Hybrid 2 have a comfortable full-size form with earcups that fully enclose your ears. This design is loved for its increased sound isolation and the fact that it won't leak sound to your neighbors.

Shure Aonic 40 with this design offer potential for maximum bass and loudness levels.

Has Stereo Speakers

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Shure Aonic 40 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Anc)

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 outside (noise from your surrounding) and adding -1 inside (counter sound within the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 allow you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise.

Shure Aonic 40 too have active noise cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each may work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting, mode, or noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Passive Noise Cancellation uses well-designed ear cups to seal out unwanted noise. This is used for both in-ear earphones and over-ear headphones where the headphone itself will keep surrounding noise out. The Creative Zen Hybrid 2 sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that also the Shure Aonic 40 isolates you from ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Lowest Frequency

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 20Hz

Shure Aonic 40 20Hz

Low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. Creative Zen Hybrid 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, the lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.

Shure Aonic 40's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 20,000Hz

Shure Aonic 40 20,000Hz

High frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device reproduces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Creative Zen Hybrid 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.

Shure Aonic 40's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

Driver Unit Size

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 40mm

Shure Aonic 40 40mm

The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the headphone. Creative Zen Hybrid 2 driver unit is 40mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.

Shure Aonic 40 driver unit is 40mm in diameter, making both Shure Aonic 40, and Creative Zen Hybrid 2 similar in how loud their sound gets , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty reproducing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better sound.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

Neodymium magnets when used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, SPL, with the use of high magnetic flux. The Creative Zen Hybrid 2 have this type of magnet.

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Battery Life

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 67hours

Shure Aonic 40 25hours

If your headphones play wirelessly, cancel ambient noise, or enhance your listening experience with active features, their battery life will reduce over time. The device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Creative Zen Hybrid 2's battery life is 67 hours

Shure Aonic 40's battery life is 25 hours. Each time you recharge your headphones, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first. But over a few years, you may find that your device, no longer plays for long like it used to.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your headphones.

Battery Power

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 600mAh

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. Creative Zen Hybrid 2's battery power is 600mAh, more battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.

Has A Rechargeable Battery

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

A rechargeable battery is a type of electrical battery that can be charged, discharged into a load, and recharged many times, as opposed to a disposable or primary battery, which is supplied fully charged and discarded after use. Creative Zen Hybrid 2's battery can be recharged and used over again.

The Shure Aonic 40 too have a rechargeable battery.

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Can Be Used Wirelessly

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 can be used wirelessly, wireless devices allow you more freedom of movement.

The Shure Aonic 40 also can be used wirelessly

Uses 2.4Ghz Wireless

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

2.4GHz wireless is used for devices such as headsets such as the Creative Zen Hybrid 2, keyboards, and mice similar to Bluetooth but with a proprietary radio frequency. It typically offers better performance than Bluetooth, with low latency and good stability.

Bluetooth Version

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 v5.2

Shure Aonic 40 v5

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Creative Zen Hybrid 2 has a v5.2

Shure Aonic 40 has a Bluetooth version of v5. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Has Usb Type-C

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power on a single cable. The USB-C plug is now part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets, it features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.

Has Bluetooth Aptx

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✗

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 support APTX, a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.

Has Aac

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

The Shure Aonic 40 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 10meters

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances. The Creative Zen Hybrid 2 can connect at a 10meters distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.

Has A 3.5Mm Male Connector

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Being an industry standard audio plug, a standard 3.5mm male connector is suitable for use with all MP3 players and computer sound cards. This means that it is commonly used in stereo headphones to your phone or connecting your phone to an external amplifier, sound bars, your car radio, etc. Creative Zen Hybrid 2 has this connector giving it a wider range of connectivity with most of the sound devices out there. All plugs have at least a tip and sleeve with the number of rings that stand as a differentiating factor.

Shure Aonic 40 too have this kind of connector

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Number Of Microphones

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 5only

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 have only 5 microphones, more microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Multipoint Count

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 2only

Shure Aonic 40 ✗

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 support multipoint, which allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

There is a control panel on the Creative Zen Hybrid 2 body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.

The Shure Aonic 40 too have a control panel on them.

Can Be Used As A Headset

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✓

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 can be used as a headset. A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.

Shure Aonic 40 can be used as a headset. since they have a built-in microphone

Travel Bag Is Included

Creative Zen Hybrid 2 ✗

Shure Aonic 40 ✓

Carrying headphones without a case, or putting them in bags without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. The Shure Aonic 40 come with their own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Creative Zen Hybrid 2	Shure Aonic 40
DESIGN	weight	287g	311g
	has a detachable cable	✗	✓
	can be folded	✓	✓
	has a tangle free cable	✗	✓
	has an over-the-ear foam	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (anc)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	driver unit size	40mm	40mm
	has a neodymium magnet	✓	✗
POWER	battery life	67hours	25hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✗
	battery power	600mAh	✗
	has a rechargeable battery	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	can be used wirelessly	✓	✓
	uses 2.4ghz wireless	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	has bluetooth aptx	✗	✓
	has aac	✓	✓
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	✗
	has a 3.5mm male connector	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	5only	✗
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	can be used as a headset	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✗	✓
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