The Creative Zen Hybrid have a weight of 273g, 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 because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra, at 254g
weigh less than the Creative Zen Hybrid with a difference -19g
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, Creative Zen Hybrid are one of those. With a detachable cable, Bose QuietComfort Ultra too can use alternative cables and if the cable is pulled, it will pop out instead of breaking.
Creative Zen Hybrid are foldable, which makes them more portable. Foldable headphones are easier to transport and take up less storage space. A long cable ensures more freedom of movement, but remember that every cable based on the conducting material used has a certain amount of parasitic resistance, inductance, and capacitance.
How much depends on the length and construction. Creative Zen Hybrid comes with a 1.2meters cable. Over-ear headphones have larger earpads that fit around your entire ear Creative Zen Hybrid 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. Bose QuietComfort Ultra with this design offer potential for maximum bass and loudness levels. Creative Zen Hybrid have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Bose QuietComfort Ultra and Creative Zen Hybrid have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal 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 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
Creative Zen Hybrid 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. Bose QuietComfort Ultra 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 you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
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 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 Bose QuietComfort Ultra isolates you from ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. Creative Zen Hybrid's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, the lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
High frequency response measures if and how well an audio component reproduces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Creative Zen Hybrid's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble. Bose QuietComfort Ultra's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
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 driver unit is 40mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass. Bose QuietComfort Ultra driver unit is 35mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Creative Zen Hybrid by 5mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty reproducing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better sound.
Defined as the device's resistance to the electromagnetic current, when electricity flows through a wire, it experiences electrical resistance that counters the flow of current. The resistance of a wire is measured in ohms. Creative Zen Hybrid's impedance is 32Ohms, the lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra's impedance is 32Ohms. The impedance of earbuds is the electrical resistance of the driver unit present on the inside. Neodymium magnets if 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 have this type of magnet. 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's battery life is 37 hours
Bose QuietComfort Ultra's battery life is 24 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. Creative Zen Hybrid 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. Bose QuietComfort Ultra too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your headphones, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
Creative Zen Hybrid's battery power is 500mAh, more battery power can be an indication of longer battery life. 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's battery can be recharged and used over again.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra too have a rechargeable battery. Creative Zen Hybrid can be used wirelessly, wireless devices allow you more freedom of movement. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra also can be used wirelessly
2.4GHz wireless is used for devices such as headsets such as the Creative Zen Hybrid, 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. Bose QuietComfort Ultra too uses this kind of connectivity, its low-latency, high-quality audio comes along with better battery life. 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 has a v5
Bose QuietComfort Ultra has a Bluetooth version of v5.3. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Creative Zen Hybrid 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. Bose QuietComfort Ultra too have USB TYPE-C
Creative Zen Hybrid 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 Bose QuietComfort Ultra 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.
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 can connect at a 10meters distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra can connect at a 30meters distance via Bluetooth
Creative Zen Hybrid have only 4 microphones, more microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra microphones are only 1. Creative Zen Hybrid 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.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Creative Zen Hybrid 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.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra support ambient sound mode as well allowing you to hear the ambient sound even while wearing them. There is a control panel on the Creative Zen Hybrid 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 Bose QuietComfort Ultra too have a control panel on them.
Creative Zen Hybrid 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. Bose QuietComfort Ultra can be used as a headset. since they have a built-in microphone
The period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Creative Zen Hybrid have a warranty period of 1 years
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra have a warranty period of 1years. Carrying headphones without a case, or putting them in bags without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
The Creative Zen Hybrid come with their own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation. Bose QuietComfort Ultra too have a travel bag or case included.
