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At a glance
- Brand
- Creative
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Released
- 2024
The Creative Zen Hybrid 2 is a wireless over-ear headphone with hybrid active noise cancellation, featuring 40mm dynamic drivers, up to 67 hours of battery life, and multipoint Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Creative Zen Hybrid 2 is a wireless over-ear headphone with hybrid active noise cancellation, 40mm dynamic drivers, and up to 67 hours of battery life. It supports multipoint Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C charging, and a 3.5mm wired connection. With a lightweight foldable design and transparent mode, it’s a versatile budget option for daily use.
What works
- Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for flexible listening
- Multipoint Bluetooth 5.2 for seamless device switching
- Foldable and lightweight design for portability
- Wired 3.5mm option for non-wireless use
What doesn't
- Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC
- Bulky over-ear form may not suit all users
- Physical buttons can be less intuitive than touch controls
- No app support mentioned for custom EQ or firmware updates
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Specifications
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 117 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 40 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 117 dB/mW |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes |
| Latency | 85 ms |
| Wireless range | 15 m |
Battery
| Battery life | 67 h |
|---|---|
| Battery life (ANC on) | 49 h |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
|---|---|
| ANC type | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes |
| Controls | buttons |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
Design
| Weight | 287 g |
|---|---|
| Foldable | Yes |
| Detachable cable | No |
| USB-C | Yes |
| Pad material | leatherette |
| Connector | 3.5 mm |
Calls
| Microphones | 5 |
|---|---|
| Call noise reduction | Yes |
| Call NR technology | ENC |
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