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Creative Zen Air Pro vs QCY HT08 MeloBuds Pro

What Zen Air Pro does better (2) and where HT08 MeloBuds Pro wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Creative Zen Air Pro
Creative · 2024Zen Air Pro
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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QCY HT08 MeloBuds Pro
7.5Score
4 advantages≈ $40
8.7Noise control & calls8.4
5.7Battery5.8

Why is Zen Air Pro better than HT08 MeloBuds Pro?

  1. Battery life9 h vs 8 h+12%
  2. Total with charging case33 h vs 32 h+3%

Why is HT08 MeloBuds Pro better than Zen Air Pro?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Zen Air Pro: Yes
  2. LDACNo · Zen Air Pro: Yes
  3. Battery life with ANC5 h vs 6 h+20%
  4. Driver size10 mm vs 12 mm+20%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones66
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h8 h
Battery life with ANC5 h6 h
Total with charging case33 h32 h
Charging time—1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight52 g—
Protection ratingIPX5—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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