HAYLOU S30
HAYLOU
84 Overall Score
vs
Creative HS-230
Creative
44 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Work
Music
Calls
Studio
Commute
Specifications
| HAYLOU S30 | Creative HS-230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | protein leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Neodymium |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 100 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | 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, |
| Surround | HAYLOU S40 Noise Cancelling Headphones Over Ear, 50dB Hybrid ANC with Multiple Modes, LDAC Hi-Res Wireless Audio, 90H Playtime, Custom EQ via App, Bluetooth 6.0 Multipoint Connect, 5 HD Mics Call | HA | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes quick charge offers an additional 5 hours of playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 5★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | HAYLOU SOUND | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
HAYLOU S30
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
Creative HS-230
- Strong anc (71th percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Strong comfort (65th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average social proof (23th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: HAYLOU S30
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
