Creative Labs ZEN Hybrid Pro Wireless Over-Ear
The hybrid ANC eliminates up to 98% of ambient noise, while five microphones with AI DNN noise cancellation and a 100-hour battery prioritize clear, marathon communication. Weighing just 282 grams with a foldable design and Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint, they stay comfortable and effortlessly switch between two devices. These are best for gamers and remote workers who demand all-day call clarity and wireless reliability, not critical studio monitoring.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong mic (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong sound (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average build (35th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | Over-Ear |
| Open/Closed | Closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 100 |
| Freq Max | 10000 |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Range | 15 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 100 |
| Fast Charging | 5min=5hrs |
| Charging | USB-C |
| Capacity | 850 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 5 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | iOS, Android |
vs Competition
| Spec | Creative Labs ZEN Hybrid Pro Wireless Over-Ear | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Over-Ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 30 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 48 | - | 60 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | Closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 100 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 65 | 90 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Labs ZEN Hybrid Pro Wireless Over-Ear | 71.1 | 87 | 34.5 | 75.3 | 98.4 | 50.2 | 96 | 35 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.3 | 92.4 | 90.1 | 72.2 | 79.3 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.2 | 50.2 | 97.4 | 97.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 97.6 | 89 | 79.3 | 98.9 | 59.5 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.8 | 91.5 | 50.2 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.3 | 85.1 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.2 | 96.6 | 91.5 |
Usage Scores
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