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Creative Outlier

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Pros

  • strong focus on user-friendly interface
  • multiple features and cool industrial designs
  • Touch controls are simple and effectively implemented and the in-built mic

Cons

  • lack of an IP rating is slightly disappointing
  • but are limited to playing/pausing audio
  • Groov-e Ultra are a bit of a mixed bag

Key specs

  • 24 Ω
  • 20, 22000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless

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Creative Outlier - Pros & Cons

Creative Outlier

Pros

  • strong focus on user-friendly interface
  • multiple features and cool industrial designs
  • Touch controls are simple and effectively implemented and the in-built mic
  • lightweight earpieces are extremely comfortable to wear
  • bass
  • crisp midrange and smooth highs
  • Touch controls are comprehensive and responsive
  • SoundMagic has improved on almost every aspect of the originals
  • extra groovy and easy to follow
  • mids with better impact and better highs
  • you can much better bass response

Cons

  • lack of an IP rating is slightly disappointing
  • but are limited to playing/pausing audio
  • Groov-e Ultra are a bit of a mixed bag
  • Bass is a touch flabby and undefined
  • s implementation of touch controls leaves a fair bit to be desired
  • rhythmic hi-hats in the chorus were a little too forward
  • don t sound bad at all considering the price
  • a large chunk of plastic dangling on the cable with cheap feeling buttons
  • Battery life The Creative Outlier One control module is bulky
  • The bass itself is loose
  • lacks definition and tightness in it

Creative Outlier - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
32 mm
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24 Ω
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IconWeight
93 g
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Creative Outlier - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight3.28 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
Cable length1.2
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • HSP
Bluetooth version4.1
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • HSP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codecSBC
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range10
Type of connector3.5mm
USByes
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
Detachable cableyes
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity200.0 mAh
Battery recharge time2.0 h
Battery life10.0 h
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body materialLeatherette
CategoryAudiophile
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Sound
Impedance24.0 Ω
Frequency range20 - 22000
Diaphragm diameter1.25 in
Driver size1.26 in
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Features
Playback controlsyes
ButtonsVolume
NFCyes

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Creative Outlier Creative - Editorial Reviews (17)

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Creative Outlier Creative Outlier Air V3 Review
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Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews
Published: 06.12.2021
Creative Outlier Air V3 Review

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More After owning two previous Creative Outlier Air (Gold and V2), it’s time to review the latest Creative Outlier Air V3, which now comes with Ambient Mode and Active Noise Reduction. Given its low price point, I’d say these earbuds aren’t targeted at those who wish to buy the latest AirPods. Instead, […]

Creative Outlier Best cheap headphones 2020: The best budget earphones and over-ear headphones you can buy in the UK
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Expert Reviews
Published: 15.03.2017
Best cheap headphones 2020: The best budget earphones and over-ear headphones you can buy in the UK

Decent headphones don't have to cost a fortune. Here's our pick of the best budget headphones you can buy

Creative Outlier Creative Outlier Pro Review: No More Airs
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Music Photo Life
Published: 01.04.2022
Creative Outlier Pro Review: No More Airs
4.0

The new Creative Outlier Pro takes a different audio path with stronger bass and tamed treble, good ANC, better mic, and best price.

Creative Outlier Creative Outlier Bluetooth Headset Review | Introduction and Technical Specifications | Audio
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OC3D
Published: 09.02.2016
Creative Outlier Bluetooth Headset Review | Introduction and Technical Specifications | Audio

Introduction and Technical Specifications

Creative Outlier Creative Outlier One review
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SoundGuys
Published: 21.09.2018
Creative Outlier One review
4.0

For only $29 these earbuds are a steal.

Creative Outlier Creative Outlier Review
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NDTV Gadgets 360
Published: 18.04.2016
Creative Outlier Review

The Creative Outlier is a feature-filled headset, but there's more than meets the eye.

Creative Outlier [M] Creative Outlier Black Bluetooth Headset Review
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[M] Creative Outlier Black Bluetooth Headset Review

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Creative Outlier Creative Outlier review: Wireless audio with a few compromises
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 13.06.2016
Creative Outlier review: Wireless audio with a few compromises

The Creative Outlier wireless headphones pack in a bunch of features, and even deliver decent audio, but do not feel well-built.

Creative Outlier Creative Outlier Review: A feature-rich Bluetooth headphone with average sound
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Tech2
Published: 04.05.2016
Creative Outlier Review: A feature-rich Bluetooth headphone with average sound

The Outlier’s are typically a decent set of headphones with a lot of features thrown in together.

Creative Outlier Creative Outlier Review: Quality and convenience in a neat little package
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DNA India
Published: 29.03.2016
Creative Outlier Review: Quality and convenience in a neat little package

Creative Outlier Review: Quality and convenience in a neat little package - The Outlier may not be a groundbreaking Bluetooth headset, but why fix what's not broken?

Creative Outlier Creative Outlier Air V3 review: Budget buds that get it right
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Android Central
Published: 07.09.2021
Creative Outlier Air V3 review: Budget buds that get it right
4.0

With the Outlier Air V3, Creative makes a credible claim to be among the best in the business when it comes to budget wireless earbuds.

Creative Outlier Creative Outlier Air review
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TechRadar
Published: 28.05.2019
Creative Outlier Air review
4.5

A breath of fresh air

Creative Outlier Creative Outlier Pro Review
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PCMAG
Published: 02.05.2022
Creative Outlier Pro Review
3.5

The Creative Outlier Pro true wireless earphones offer robust bass depth and long battery life, but they don't cancel noise as effectively as other models in this price range.

Creative Outlier Creative Outlier Air V2 True Wireless Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 14.01.2021
Creative Outlier Air V2 True Wireless Review
3.9

The Creative Outlier Air V2 True Wireless are the second generation of the Creative Outlier Air Truly Wireless. Their ear tips have changed slightly compared to ...

Creative Outlier Creative Outlier Air V2 Review: Good sound at great value
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 12.02.2021
Creative Outlier Air V2 Review: Good sound at great value
4.0

The Creative Outlier Air V2 is better than its predecessor in almost every way and is affordable too.

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