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At a glance
- Brand
- Creative
- Type
- Open-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2022
The Creative Outlier Free Pro is a wireless bone conduction headphone with Bluetooth 5.3, IPX8 waterproofing, and a built-in 8 GB MP3 player for swimming and workouts. It offers up to 10 hours of playtime and multipoint connectivity.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Creative Outlier Free Pro is a bone-conduction headphone designed for swimmers and athletes, featuring Bluetooth 5.3 and a robust IPX8 waterproof rating. It includes a built-in 8 GB MP3 player for standalone use and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life. While it lacks ANC and app support, its open-ear design and high water resistance make it a solid choice for rigorous exercise.
What works
- IPX8 waterproof rating for swimming
- Built-in 8 GB MP3 player
- 10-hour battery life
- Lightweight at 31.5 grams
- Bluetooth 5.3 with AAC support
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation
- No multipoint connectivity
- No app support or custom EQ
- Single microphone only
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Specifications
| Driver | 2× bone conduction |
|---|---|
| Driver type | bone-conduction |
| Drivers per side | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
Audio
| Driver | 2× bone conduction |
|---|---|
| Driver type | bone-conduction |
| Drivers per side | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No |
| Wireless range | 10 m |
Battery
| Battery life | 10 h |
|---|---|
| Full charge time | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 2 h |
| Wireless charging | No |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|---|
| ANC type | none |
| Transparency mode | No |
| Companion app | No |
| Custom EQ | No |
| Wear detection | No |
| Controls | buttons |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
Design
| Weight | 31.5 g |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | IPX8 |
| Foldable | No |
| Detachable cable | No |
| USB-C | No |
Calls
| Microphones | 1 |
|---|
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