Creative HS-230
The 108-gram weight and dual 3.5mm/USB connectivity provide a practical, wired solution for basic stereo audio. Its noise-cancelling condenser microphone offers clear vocal capture, though the 100Hz-20kHz frequency range limits low-end depth. This headset is best for office workers and students who need an ultra-lightweight, affordable device for clear voice calls and webinars.
form factor on-ear
driver type Neodymium
driver size mm 40
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
48 Overall Score
Price ¥6,634
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong mic (67th percentile) 67th
- Strong comfort (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Neodymium |
| Driver Size | 40 |
| Freq Min | 100 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Codecs | Creative HS-230 Lightweight Headset with Noise-cancelling Mic - Stereo - USB Type A, Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 100 Hz to 20 kHz - Over-the-head, On-ear - Binaural - Circumaural - Noise Cancelling, |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Creative HS-230 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | JBL Live 770NC | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 PX7 S2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | Neodymium | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 45 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 60 | 314 | 32 | 38 | 33 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 65 | 50 | 30 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative HS-230 | 71.1 | 66.6 | 34.5 | 62.5 | 44.3 | 65.5 | 13.9 | 53.7 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.1 | 97.6 | 89.1 | 79.2 | 98.9 | 75.1 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.1 | 95.2 | 72.5 | 50.6 | 98.9 | 97.9 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.9 | 91.5 | 50.6 | 99.9 | 93.9 |
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 Compare | 30.4 | 78.5 | 77.1 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 86.5 | 92.9 | 83.9 |
| Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 PX7 S2 Compare | 71.1 | 78.5 | 98.1 | 97.9 | 72.5 | 28.7 | 87 | 72.9 |
Price
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