Tag: #sxfi

Creative Unveils New Innovative Wireless Earbuds Aurvana Ace SXFI

Creative Technology proudly unveils the Aurvana Ace SXFI, the latest addition to the acclaimed Aurvana Series. These innovative true wireless earbuds feature solid-state, all-silicon MEMS-based drivers and Super X-Fi (SXFI) technology, delivering an exceptional audio experience that combines high-fidelity sound, stunning clarity, and deep immersion—all at an accessible price point.

Designed for audio enthusiasts and casual listeners alike, the Aurvana Ace SXFI boasts a powerful dual-driver system that fuses the precision of xMEMS drivers with custom-tuned 10 mm dynamic drivers. This synergy offers a natural, wide-ranging soundscape, from crisp highs to deep bass and dynamic treble.

 

Powered by the latest Super X-Fi Gen 4 technology, the Aurvana Ace SXFI takes the listening experience to the next level, offering unparalleled clarity and a multi-dimensional soundstage that mirrors the immersive feel of a multi-speaker system. Compact and portable, these true wireless earbuds deliver an enveloping audio experience in a sleek, pocket-friendly form.

But it’s not just about sound. These earbuds are packed with features to elevate the listening experience:

  • Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): Reduces up to 98% of background noise for an immersive listening experience.

  • Ambient Mode: Stay aware of your surroundings while enjoying your music.

  • Low Latency Mode: Enjoy smooth, lag-free playback, perfect for music, gaming, and movies.

  • Ultra-Clear Call Quality: Six built-in microphones focus on your voice for crystal-clear calls.

  • Long Battery Life: Up to 9 hours of playtime on a single charge, with a total of 28 hours with the charging case.

  • Lightweight Design: Just 6g per earbud for all-day comfort.

  • IPX5 Water Resistance: Ideal for active, outdoor lifestyles, even in light rain.

  • Creative and SXFI Apps: Fine-tune settings and customise your audio experience to suit your preferences.

The Aurvana Ace SXFI blends cutting-edge audio technology, sleek design, and long-lasting comfort—all while offering premium features at a price that doesn’t compromise. Whether for commuting, working out, or simply relaxing, these latest earbuds provide a truly immersive audio experience that won’t break the bank.

Pricing and Availability

Aurvana Ace SXFI is available priced at £84.99 and is available at Creative.com.

For more information, visit creative.com/AurvanaAceSXFI

See our creative reviews

Tech Review – Creative Zen Air SXFI

The Creative Zen Air SXFI are the latest on offer like their latest headphones we checked out the Zen Hybrid SXFI headphones which are fantastic and the question asked most is how these compare to the headphones and it was easy to answer, again they are superb.

The case is cool again on this one just like the Creative Zen Air Plus earbuds which has a nice matt finish the colour is also nice and this time around the case has a premium finish on the inside which looks great. The case also has wireless charging USB-C and 4 led light sup front for charge status, there is also a pair/reset button here too.

The earbuds are a perfect design like previous offerings and sit well in the ears and it is important you check out the tips for the correct size to get the best results.

Not to linger on too much about the sound it is up there with their latest headphones and cater for everyone’s needs and with access to their apps it just enhances the experience even for gamers.

Creative Zen Air SXFI – techbuzzireland

Put yourself in the center is the easiest way to put it with these earbuds and just sit back and enjoy movies music and gaming after checking out their app and setting things up which you should do and not skip over it.

Highs lows and mids all great great bass trebles and in action you have great directional sound too there is nothing to complain about along with good ANC thrown into the mix.

The touch function works well too as always with creative and can be changed to suit your needs and check out the video below as we take a look at the app. The Creative Zen Air offer up to 6 hours of playtime on a single charge, and up to 18 hours of total playtime but this will vary per user and how your EQ and volume settings are, there is no lag latency and actually during my testing this feature got an update, and there is no tinny sound on max volume.

 

Super X-Fi technology recreates a professional, multi-speaker system experience in your headphones so you can hear sounds naturally like how it’s meant to be heard. Creative Zen Air is a certified SXFI READY* headphone that is specially-tuned for optimum performance with devices and apps in the SXFI READY ecosystem, like the SXFI App. By utilizing the SXFI App on your mobile, you can enjoy a preview of Super X-Fi Spatial Holography on local content and enjoy cinematic audio even while on the go! Read more about raved-about technology and its numerous accolades.

The App

Creative Apps – techbuzzireland

The features on board

Overall if you want earbuds that do not cost a fortune look no further that offer all the requirements and spatial holography  and more check these out, like any other creative product we have tested and stand by they have another hit like their latest headphones.

See our other Creative reviews

BUY 

Video Review

Tech Review – Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI headphones

The Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI headphones are the latest of a duo we have been testing out for some time now and for me this is one of if not their best pair of headphones to date so lets just get that out of the way now.

First up the build quality is robust and tough and I have let these fall a few times however not a mark nor issue with them this was due to where they have been used the last while and kept falling off my locker as it is crammed with tech right now as we are in busy season.

They are comfortable to wear and light with soft plush padding on the headband and the earcups so which means they can be worn for hours on end and something I am custom too anyway even for gaming.

The controls are all on one side and worked really well over the review period and what I like is the dedicated SXFI and ANC buttons.

Before you get going you will need to map your head with these even if you have a mapped head profile already and it is worth the effort and does not take long to do all it entails is taking a photo of each ear and your face and you would be better off getting someone to do this for you bar the face part.

With the app the SXFI logo is now seen in the creative app and this can be toggled on/off in the app or on the headphones then you have ANC to test out and it is excellent.

The sound is what you would expect from Creative especially with the SXFI ( Super X-Fi) technology and the 40mm Neodymium drivers  if you have not tried this out yet now is the time especially with these headphones. Super X-Fi technology recreates the same expansive depth, details, and soundstage of an immersive multi-speaker system on headphones. Utilizing advanced computational audio, it personalizes audio according to your head and ear anthropometry, optimizing the audio just for you. Hear every nuance and subtlety like how they are meant to be heard.

No lag latency noted nor was there any tinny sound on max volume as I always use though advise people not to do so but with these you have to go to the max in all aspects.

The volume is great highs lows and mids are fine and the overall audio experience puts you in the center stage here and with the app to customize even more you are in control and for gamers you are also in for a treat. When they say a new sound awaits they mean it..

 

The Apps 

 

Specs 

Driver Frequency Response: 20–20,000 Hz Type: Neodymium x 2

Bluetooth® Version 5.3
Wireless Codecs AAC, SBC
Profiles (HFP) Hands-free Profile, (A2DP) Advanced Audio Distribution Profile, (AVRCP) Audio / Video Remote Control Profile, HSP (Headset Profile)
Operating Frequency 2402–2480 MHz
Operating Range Up to 15m / 49.2 ft^ ^Measured in open space. Walls and structures may affect range of device.

BUY

See more Creative reviews

Video Review

First Look – Creative Zen Air SXFI earbuds & Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI headphones

The all new Creative Zen Air SXFI earbuds & Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI headphones have finally arrived and we will be testing these out over the coming weeks but today we give you a quick tour of the new duo from Creative who have been on a roll of late with their product releases.

Recently review have been the Creative Aurvana Ace series and the Creative Zen Air series earbuds which are really solid products now we have an all new ZEN SXFI series to contend with which I look forward to checking out.

The Creative Zen Air SXFI and Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI, designed to transport users into the immersive world of Super X-Fi. With a simple tap, users can expand their soundstage and be engulfed in every detail of their preferred content across platforms like Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube, all powered by the built-in SXFI technology.

Boasting additional features such as Adaptive Hybrid ANC and Ambient mode, Bluetooth 5.3, low-latency of up to ~100 ms, the Creative Zen Air SXFI and Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI are poised to redefine how users engage with their favourite content.

Coupled with the SXFI APP, available on iOS and Android phones, the full potential of Super X-Fi can be further unlocked by personalising Super X-Fi to users’ exact head and ear shape for an even more precise rendition.

Beyond the Super X-Fi integration, the Creative Zen Air SXFI and Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI are packed with nifty features to cater to today’s diverse users.

With Hybrid ANC, Adaptive ANC, and Ambient mode, users can seamlessly switch between the three modes, adapting to different environments and choosing to immerse themselves in music or stay aware of their surroundings.

Moreover, the low-latency mode ensures audio stays perfectly synced up, whether users are gaming or watching movies. And with Multipoint connectivity, users can easily switch between two Bluetooth devices without missing a beat.

 

Any questions drop them in the comments or ask on our social media handles.

Pricing and Availability

Creative Zen Air SXFI is priced at £69.99 and is available for order at Creative.com.

Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI is priced at £89.99 and is available for order at Creative.com.

For more information, visit here

Unboxing and Tour

Creative Zen Air SXFI earbuds & Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI headphones launched

Creative Technology today proudly unveils its latest True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds and headphones, the Creative Zen Air SXFI and Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI, designed to transport users into the immersive world of Super X-Fi. With a simple tap, users can expand their soundstage and be engulfed in every detail of their preferred content across platforms like Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube, all powered by the built-in SXFI technology. Boasting additional features such as Adaptive Hybrid ANC and Ambient mode, Bluetooth 5.3, low-latency of up to ~100 ms, the Creative Zen Air SXFI and Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI are poised to redefine how users engage with their favourite content.

Renowned for its ability to recreate the expansive soundstage of a high-end multi-speaker surround system, Super X-Fi now shines in the latest Creative Zen Air SXFI and Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI, enriching users’ listening experience with spatial audio. With Super X-Fi activated, users can transcend the boundaries of traditional stereo sound, immersing themselves in a three-dimensional audio world teeming with heightened realism and depth. Whether it’s the thunderous roar of a cinematic explosion, the subtle rustle of leaves in a forest, or the precise positioning of footsteps in a game, Super X-Fi delivers unparalleled spatial accuracy and depth, allowing users to truly feel like they’re part of the action.

Coupled with the SXFI APP, available on iOS and Android phones, the full potential of Super X-Fi can be further unlocked by personalising Super X-Fi to users’ exact head and ear shape for an even more precise rendition.

Beyond the Super X-Fi integration, the Creative Zen Air SXFI and Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI are packed with nifty features to cater to today’s diverse users. With Hybrid ANC, Adaptive ANC, and Ambient mode, users can seamlessly switch between the three modes, adapting to different environments and choosing to immerse themselves in music or stay aware of their surroundings. Moreover, the low-latency mode ensures audio stays perfectly synced up, whether users are gaming or watching movies. And with Multipoint connectivity, users can easily switch between two Bluetooth devices without missing a beat.

Zooming in on their primary features, the Creative Zen Air SXFI boasts custom-tuned 10mm Neodymium drivers, ensuring crystal-clear highs and well-balanced mids for an exceptional audio playback experience. With a total playtime of up to 39 hours (with ANC OFF), along with IPX5 water resistance and wireless charging capabilities, it’s perfect for those on the move.

The Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI features custom-tuned 40mm Neodymium drivers, delivering precise highs and deep lows for an elevated audio experience. With an impressive total playtime of up to 70 hours (with ANC OFF), users can enjoy extended listening sessions without any interruptions. Its foldable headband design adds to its portability, and support for analog line-in offers versatile connectivity options. Additionally, the built-in mics with ENC (Environment Noise Cancellation) ensure clearer communication during calls and voice commands, enhancing the overall user experience.

Pricing and Availability

Creative Zen Air SXFI is priced at £69.99 and is available for pre-order at Creative.com.

Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI is priced at £89.99 and is available for pre-order at Creative.com.

For more information, visit here

Tech Review – Creative Zen Hybrid Pro SXFI Headphones

Gaming headphones are a big deal these days and there is plenty on the market to pick from and come in all price brackets so there is something for everyone here, As a user of Creatives products some years it is a brand I know I can trust with their audio products and even not being the huge gamer I once was and now a casual user  with all the consoles, Creative is a brand you will most likely see on my big head be it headphones or earbuds for gaming and not only gaming but audio in general as they are well build solid products offering you great value for money and more via their apps which enhances any experience.

The Creative Zen Hybrid Pro SXFI boasts an array of core features, including Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation and Ambient Mode, giving users the flexibility to fully immerse themselves in their audio or stay attuned to their surroundings with modes that seamlessly adapt to any environment. It also comes equipped with custom-tuned 40 mm, powerful yet light Neodymium drivers, which ensure every note is reproduced with power and precision, delivering a rich and captivating sound experience. We take a look at all this in the video review below and also the apps which gives you enhancements like no other and I tested these on my machines here at home to see what is on offer this time around.

The build quality again is robust and solid yet lightweight which for the more avid gamer is critical, the soft cups rest nicely on the ears and the headband is comfortable as well you also get a removable mic which for me is the best option to go over the fixed ones we see as it is something I personally would not use much as I game on my own rather than go into multiplayer online rooms etc.

You get the RGB effects thrown into the  mix too which gives a little flair to what otherwise looks like a regular set of gaming headphones and makes these stand out and the look sleek and clean, you also have other controls on them too such as the power on/off which doubles as a broadcast search and pairing mode, mic mute control, volume wheel and ANC/Ambient control button and trust me the ANC on with the volume maxed out you will hear nothing outside, I mean nothing. Within the SXFI app you have EQ settings and the magic SXFI can be turned on and off. You also get music controls such as play and pause skip and reverse tracks so you can use these not only for gaming but your music and it all plays out well.

RGB Lights on the headphones

The sound is what people are after lets get to it, You need to do the head mapping it only takes a few minutes and you will need someone to help you, you have an EQ to suit your needs and two apps to use what more do you want here, the ANC is great the volume is LOUD and when gaming you wont miss a beat or a footstep and if you do use the mic it works well I done a quick test for audio and it was well received after calling up a buddy or two to waste their time for a few mins to test the headphones, they dont mind and know what I am like but sorry lads no time for gaming right now. BUT that is going to change going forward.

For the money you will fork out here you are onto a winner in short with plenty of features and great audio no matter what they might be plugged into.

The Apps 

For the money you will fork out here you are onto a winner in short with plenty of features and great audio no matter what they might be plugged into.

BUY

Video Review 

Tech Review – Creative SXFI AMP

Need to boost your audio experience on your earbuds and headphones well here is the must have gadget to do so and not only that this enhances more than you might think as it can be used with gaming consoles such as the PS4 PS5 and Nintendo Switch to give you an even more enhanced experience, this little kit which is the size of your little finger is simple solution to enhance all your audio experiences and this includes gaming devices as well as phones.

This is a well built piece of kit which could be passed as a dongle with and gives you the ability to use any headphones and you get an adapter in the box which is a USB-C to USB-C connector there is a 3.5 mm socket on the end and then you have the controls up front that have that clicky feel to them you control volume and skip tracks with these and then there is the circular button up top which turns on/off the holographic experience. The whole unit is encased in aluminum.

The SuperX-Fi AMP basically enhances the listening experiences and I tested both earphones and headphones on this and it can make cheap headphones sound good in some cases and basically puts you centre stage it feels like there is speakers all round giving you an immersive experience ..

There is a huge list of headphones to pick from when setting up and if you find your headphones not there you can select something close them you will see all this in the video below and what is involved and how to use the app. You will need to create a profile and do some head mapping which is now becoming a common trend these days. The app picks up your tracks  you can personalise and pick your headphones from the extensive list available now and also toggle with the equalizer, finally in the app you can manage your devices..

MUSIC

Experience music on your headphones as if you’re listening to the recording artist in a studio! Enjoy Super X-Fi on your local hi-res FLAC files or stream your favorite songs over Spotify app on mobile or PC with SXFI AMP. Try out some old mono tracks from the golden age and you’ll be amazed how Super X-Fi transforms the music.

MOVIES

Immerse yourself in a holographic audio experience whenever you are with your headphones. Whether you are watching movies on your laptop or travelling on an airplane with your Android phone, just plug in the SXFI AMP and enjoy! Super X-Fi is capable of transforming videos into full-fledged, cinematic audio experience.

GAMES

Enjoy games with the full cinematic capabilities of Super X-Fi! Simply plug in the SXFI AMP with your headphones into your PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, or on PC — the soundstage of the game opens up and you feel as if you were actually transported into the game environment itself. Your games will never sound the same anymore!

The Creative SXFI AMP was sent to us to review with no preview,payment or input and are seeing the review the same time as you.

BUY

Video Link

Tech Review – Creative SXFI Theater headphones. #Tech #Headphones

If you have not tried any of the Creative SXFI headphones you do not know what you are missing and the Theater is no different but there is only one thing about these that has me asking questions and that is why lock them out from your mobile phone and why the need to set up an account on the app and pc but I got a workaround for the smartphone issue which is fine but means you need to get a USB adapter to make it work but having said that aside using these for gaming and watching films these are something you should have at your disposal regardless but they really need to make them more open. You can use them via 3.5 mm cable but it just defeats the purpose and you miss out on all the features. I tested on PC/Laptop PS5 and phone and all went works well.

DEVICE COMPATIBILITY

Experience the immersive, holographic audio experience across devices:

For Desktops, PCs, Laptops

  • Microsoft® Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.0, Windows 7
  • Mac OS X® 10.9 or higher

For Consoles

  • Nintendo Switch OS 5.0 or later
  • PS4/PS4 Pro Firmware Ver 5.0 or later

Setting up is simple enough and I get the need for lag free connectivity but these should be open to all, once you have downloaded the app and set up profiles all it is is a case of swapping out the usb dongle and the connect button is on the dongle to connect not the device it is plugged into.. You do a head mapping process and it might be better to have someone help you do this especially for the ears part.

I have got this to work on my phone with USB-C adapter the process is a bit a laborious having to set up twice and then set new profile for each device but it is worth it in the end.

 

Check out what you get in the box below…

 

So what are you getting here exactly.. A good comfortable pair of headphones to start with and the main selling point here is the immersive, holographic audio experience across devices and it puts you slap bang in the middle of everything and you can tune to your needs and oh boy it is great, having tested several of the previous models this is just as good if not better for that immersive audio experience you would expect to find from the SXFI range..

 

Primarily these are aimed at gamers but can be used in other scenarios so limited to an extent and I had to find a way to use them elsewhere this does depend though on what you are connected to they will not work on any tv I have or my projectors but do so on my phone. If you want to plug these in direct you can with the 3.5 mm cable but useless without the app hence why I say they should be just an open BT connection.

There is controls on the headset and a removable mic which is great and the volume control is a wheel rather than buttons which I like and then you have the super x-fi button which changes the tune altogether you also have the cool led rings around the cups for a nice effect even though you cant see it personally really but it is a nice touch nonetheless.

For gaming they are great for long term use and worth it and very comfortable and notice no sweating even with hours of non stop gaming this will depend on the day though and might change somewhat in the hotter days I will come back to that again when we do get some hot weather as we are expecting some next week..

 

 

Review – The Creative SXFI Gamer headphones. #Gaming #Tech #SXFI #Headphones

The Creative SXFI GAMER initial opening was a delight, bright colors with the full specification visible on the box, in terms of contents, compatible, technical specification. On opening the box clear instructions and read me first was visible, with a variety of accessories. The headband was made of a  steel frame what is synthetic Leatherette which was comfortable. large buttons were visible on the headset with a large volume dial for payback. a great feature with the inclusion of a USB C cable with the USB C to  A adapter. The earpads were larger then I would normally expect from a gaming headset.  This does not come with a Bluetooth option as a setup for wired connectivity only. It requires a USB input and has a 3.5mm audio input.

 

 

Features:

1.Headband

Synthetic Leatherette

Steel frame

  1. RGB Rings Light button

Toggle button to turn earcup lighting ON -> Rainbow (alternating colours) -> OFF

  1. CommanderMic

Uni-directional

Noise-canceling mic

SXFI InPerson microphone technology (distinguish chat over game audio)

  1. Super X-Fi button

Press button to toggle audio profiles

OFF -> Super X-Fi mode -> Battle mode (gaming) -> OFF

  1. Volume Control Dial

Controls the playback volume

  1. Mic Mute button

Press button to toggle Mic Mute ON/OFF

Mic Mute ON (flashing red LED on CommanderMic) -> Mic Monitoring disabled

Mic Monitoring enabled by default (solid red LED on CommanderMic)

  1. Headphone jack

4-pole analog jack

Super X-Fi disabled (passive mode without USB Type C connection)

  1. USB Type C port

Supports direct Android device connection

Supports desktop computers like PC/Mac

Supports gaming consoles like PS4 and Nintendo Switch

 

Technical Specification

Headphone

  • Driver: 50 mm Neodymium magnet
  • Frequency response: 20–20,000 Hz
  • Impedance: 32Ω
  • Sensitivity: 114 dB / mW @ 1 kHz
  • USB input: 5V

Microphone

  • Type: Unidirectional noise-reduction
  • Frequency response: 100–16,000 Hz
  • Impedance: < 2.2 kΩ
  • Sensitivity: -42 dB @ 1 kHz

Compliance markings are located on the surface upon removal of ear cup cushion

which can be removed by hand.

 

 

 

SXFI App

The app was downloaded for a  Samsung S8 phone and also tested on S10. The app had the option to experience magical  Audio reality ( This was a bit of creatives marketing team getting carried away )  this allowed the personalization to perform a head mapping inclusive of the ears which allowed the app to adjust the sound to individual requirement. The app allows you to play content that is loaded on the phone. Unfortunately this worked it was noted traditional calls the earphones worked for the S10 but did not for the S8. This would have been expected to be similar for both models for calls made and received. ( a slight personal gripe )

 

 

Overall

The audio experience cannot be faulted. The over the ear covered the complete ear resulting in excellent noise canceling with the Mic superior to most microphones used.  When playing 8D audio the overall experience was superior to many headphones tested. As a gaming earphone, the app was of little use but the audio, when used the  SXFI button on the headset for specific games, was a noticeable difference. (  Creative use computer software for the SXFI button to enhance the audio)

A slight niggle, when used as multipurpose headphones connected to a phone, was observed ( Albeit the instruction do not market this for this propose)

The RGB lighting had a soft tone with the option to adjust/turn off as required, this stood out in terms of the packaging colors and the colors to include the red light to ensure the mic was faced the correct direction. The design in terms of comfort is excellent with a superior mic and an overall great base when combined with other Creative products. The tailoring of the audio experience is remarkable with no outside interference to hear via the Mic or earphones, An overall and well-considered headphones from packaging, quality, and overall audio experience.

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Holography-Technology-Detachable-ClearComms-Microphone/dp/B07L83RMPJ