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Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI vs Koss KPH40 Utility

What Zen Hybrid SXFI does better (1) and where KPH40 Utility wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI
Creative · 2024Zen Hybrid SXFI
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $80
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Koss KPH40 Utility
Koss · 2024KPH40 Utility
2 advantages≈ $70
7.9Noise control & calls3.9

Why is Zen Hybrid SXFI better than KPH40 Utility?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · KPH40 Utility: No

Why is KPH40 Utility better than Zen Hybrid SXFI?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 15 Hz+33%
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 25,000 Hz+25%
Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Lowest frequency20 Hz15 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz25,000 Hz
Impedance—60 Ω
Sensitivity—101 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life37 h—
Battery life with ANC27 h—
Battery capacity500 mAh—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5—
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight273 g—
FoldableYes—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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