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Creative Zen Hybrid Gen 2 vs Fresh 'n Rebel Clam Ace

What Zen Hybrid Gen 2 does better (2) and where Clam Ace wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Creative Zen Hybrid Gen 2
Creative · 2025Zen Hybrid Gen 2
8.0Score
2 advantages≈ $45
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Fresh 'n Rebel Clam Ace
Fresh 'n Rebel · 2024Clam Ace
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $40
6.6Noise control & calls6.3
7.4Battery6.9

Why is Zen Hybrid Gen 2 better than Clam Ace?

  1. Battery life70 h vs 60 h+17%
  2. Microphones4 vs 22×

Why is Clam Ace better than Zen Hybrid Gen 2?

  1. Battery life with ANC45 h vs 50 h+11%
Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones42
Noise reduction for callsYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life70 h60 h
Battery life with ANC45 h50 h
Battery capacity500 mAh—
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 3 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, SiriGoogle Assistant, Siri
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight259 g—
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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