The Creative Zen Hybrid 2 is expertly tuned to deliver clear highs and balanced mids with custom 40 mm dynamic drivers. Four dedicated feedback microphones for Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) to remove a wider range of ambient noise up to -30dB. The Creative Zen Hybrid 2 has a total battery life of 67 hours - a quick 5-minute boost provides 5 hours of listening pleasure.
Wireless headphones with Hybrid ANC
Offering you the perfect combination of versatility, design, and performance, the Creative Zen Hybrid 2 stuns with five built-in noise-canceling microphones, long-lasting battery life of up to 67 hours, noise control features, and much more.
Enjoy Low Latency Wireless Sound
The Creative Zen Hybrid 2 is expertly tuned to deliver clear highs and well-balanced mids with its custom 40 mm dynamic drivers. Combined with Low Latency mode, the delay is significantly reduced to just ~85ms.
Noise Cancellation
Four dedicated feedback microphones for Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) to remove a wider range of ambient noise up to -30 dB.
Switch to ambient mode to interact naturally with your surroundings.
Longer battery life
The Creative Zen Hybrid 2 comes with a total battery life of 67 hours! A quick 5-minute boost provides 5 hours of listening.
Only your voice and nothing else
Enjoy an exceptionally clear calling experience with the built-in noise reduction microphones, further enhanced with ENC technology, which analyzes and filters out unwanted environmental noise, leaving you with clear voice input.
Easy Control
Providing easy access to playback controls, ANC, and more, the headphones ensure all essential controls are within reach.
Immediate sound streaming
Enjoy seamless audio streaming with Bluetooth® 5.2 and Multipoint Connectivity. Pair up to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously, allowing you to answer calls and stream audio respectively from two separate audio devices.
Comfort
Featuring an adjustable headband and 90° rotating and foldable ear cups, achieve a secure fit tailored to your preferences. When not in use, simply fold and store it effortlessly. The inclusion of a memory foam headband and replaceable ear pads for enhanced comfort also provides an extra level of comfort.
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For the price of around 50 euros, I would give it 5 stars if it weren't for one very important disadvantage for me at least, which is that I need to use them in an office environment. This is that their microphone does not isolate background noise at all. All my conversation partners complain that they hear the noise of the office even if it's minimal. Other than that, the ANC is decent (not perfect but isolates quite well) and the sound quality for music is satisfactory. Also, they are not tiring, they do not disconnect at all - while they connect immediately as soon as you turn them on - and their Bluetooth has a great range. Finally, the battery is quite respectable, lasting at least 2 days of continuous calls.
The fact that they also have a cable makes them stand out now that everyone is going wireless. The ANC function is strong and effectively cuts out noise, although it is not always necessary to have it activated since the headphones can isolate noise very well on their own. The microphone, for the price, is sufficient to do a good job. The bass is more pronounced and drowns out the highs and mids, meaning they are perfect for music like HIP-HOP and Dance, but not so much for Rock and Metal. However, if you tweak the bass settings, it gets better. They don't fatigue the ears and are not too heavy; they are comfortable for walking or sitting, but not so much for the gym or fast running. Which is a bit of a shame since they block surrounding noise very well.
I have had them for a little while now, they don't tire me at all, clear sound quality. As for the microphone, it doesn't isolate sounds that much, but I don't use it, so it doesn't bother me!!!
I got it as a gift for my 11-year-old daughter. Therefore, the expectations are not very high. Nevertheless, it works exceptionally well. The build quality feels very sturdy. The sound is just fine, and the battery life is excellent.
I don't have a similar experience; it's the first of its kind that I'm getting. For the use I need them for, they are just fine. I use them to work on a computer in a room where there are others using the television, and they are sufficient for me. As others have mentioned, the truth is that they could have a higher maximum volume. They are very comfortable on the head; you almost don't feel them, and the ear pads seem to be of good quality. The battery is endless.
I'm not an audiophile with a refined ear; I bought the headphones for a trip to listen to some music while traveling, and this is the first pair of headphones I have.
Having gotten that out of the way, I consider them mediocre to below average. The bass in AMC mode is unjustifiably excessive to the point of crackling, while in the other two modes (AMC off & ambient) it is nonexistent. The noise cancellation (AMC mode) is okay, but with so much bass and crackling, it's unbearable. The volume also seems a bit low to me; I have wireless in-ear headphones that have higher volume. For their price, I suppose they are meh okay; as I mentioned, I haven't had other headphones to compare, and maybe the others in the price category are worse.
These are the first over-ear headphones I have had. They are also the first with ANC. As a first impression, the sound is OK with good volume and clarity. With out-of-the-box settings, having strong bass, it sounds somewhat muffled compared to my previous headphones. However, as I have written more detailed in the "questions" of the product, with a simple adjustment to the bass and clarity, those who have issues with the bass will resolve your problems.
So with this as a given (which is also the reason I am giving 4 stars) and at 35 euros, I don't think there is a competitor in the over-ear category with ANC and huge battery life, and also having the option for wired connection. They fit tightly on the head, have volume, the ANC works very well, they are comfortable and of high-quality construction. Basically, because they are also at 35 euros now, I will give 5 stars.
If you have a budget of €50 and are looking for Bluetooth headphones with ANC, your search is over. These headphones have low delay, are comfortable and sturdy, with excellent and bassy sound for their price. Don't forget to check out my video on Skroutz for more details!
The headphones have very deep bass and high treble. The result is nice. The noise cancellation makes a difference in quality. They are worth their money 100%
It does what it promises. It doesn't provide very strong noise cancellation, but it makes a noticeable difference. I use it for a maximum of 2-3 hours and then I charge it. I have never run out of battery.
*update* 12/2024
They continue relentlessly, I am very happy that I got them as I believe the price-to-quality ratio was very good [I bought them for 60 euros, so now that the price has dropped it’s an even better deal].
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I just got them from a chain of stores (I definitely wanted to have the 2-year warranty and be able to have easy communication in case of a problem). They have very good sound and you can make additional adjustments from the Creative app. During calls, they can hear me quite well. I haven't worn them long enough to know if they are tiring or not, but I will return. I wanted a pair for use at the gym, so it will show if they don't fall out and if they are comfortable, and if they can hear me well in conversation (Check). It also has active noise cancellation which is very useful.
Having the headphones for almost a month but I change my rating to mediocre for the following reasons:
The bass is indeed quite intense and overshadows the other frequencies, becoming quite tiring after a while.
The sound is dull, it lacks "color", it's just a "dry" right left... compared to the Edifier w820NB which lack in build quality but excel in sound analysis.
The sound with the cable is slightly lower compared to the bluetooth function.
Sometimes when the ANC is on, the left speaker sometimes reproduces an annoying sound.
Overall, I was not very satisfied for the 80€ I paid for them...
The app is ok, it has an equalizer that somewhat saves the situation, but still lacks "color".
There is no case or even a pouch included... a detail but worth mentioning.
On the positive side, very good build quality with reinforced metal headband, rotating cups, and foldable design.
Supports wired and wireless operation.
Has a very good low latency mode (I don't notice any delay in sound and image playback in videos).
They can be connected simultaneously to two devices... although I couldn't manage to do it...
Has three modes:
Ambient mode (you hear the ambient sound, quite convenient if you are on the go, you hear the cars, etc.)
Active noise canceling (reduces sound very well, but sometimes if we move our head, especially to the left, an annoying sound is heard, not always)
Normal mode (fits well being over-ear, has sound isolation plus minimal external noise is heard)
It has both wired and wireless operation.
Very good especially if you run out of battery, they can be used with a cable (the Edifier W820NB do not support a 3mm jack cable).
Includes a Type C cable and a 3mm jack.
I have the cream color and they do not get dirty (the white Edifier w820nb, which we also have, get dirty very easily).
They are comfortable and lightweight, and because they fold, they are easy to carry.
The leather ear cushions are comfortable with good isolation and cover the entire ear (I don't see them being removable to be replaced in case of wear).
On warm days, it is logical and expected for the areas where the headphones touch to sweat.
The microphone is very good and sounds very clear in calls.
The battery lasts for several hours and charges very quickly.
They do not get dirty easily.
If the price was up to 50€, I would recommend them... but at 80€ there are alternatives and with a little more we go to another category...