Наушники — Creative Aurvana Ace 3

The Aurvana Ace 3 is a Creative earbud set without any connecting cable that extends the Aurvana Ace line. It combines a solid-state xMEMS driver with a dynamic unit in each earbud, runs on a Snapdragon Sound platform and adds hybrid adaptive noise cancelling together with Mimi sound personalisation.

Key specs that matter

Each earbud pairs an xMEMS solid-state micro-speaker with a custom-tuned 10 mm dynamic driver. Bluetooth 5.4 supports LE Audio and Auracast, and supported codecs are SBC, AAC, LC3, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless and LDAC. Wireless range is up to 10 m in open space. Total playback reaches up to 26 hours at moderate volume when the charging case is included. Each earbud contains a 3.7 V, 52 mAh lithium-ion polymer cell rated at 0.193 Wh, and the case carries a 470 mAh cell rated at 1.74 Wh. An earbud weighs 4.75 g and measures 35 x 23.7 x 26.1 mm, while the case weighs 43 g and measures 64.7 x 49.1 x 27 mm.

Engineering and use context

The hybrid adaptive ANC adjusts its strength to the surroundings, and a separate ambient setting passes surrounding noise through. Three omnidirectional MEMS microphones sit in each earbud, with a rated sensitivity of minus 42 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz, for calls and noise control. The earbuds carry an IPX5 rating, which applies to the buds only and not to the case. Operating temperature is specified from 0 to 45 degrees Celsius. The case takes power from a USB-C cable or can sit on any Qi pad of 5 W or more, which is sold separately. Integrated voice assistant support is included, and the Creative App for iOS and Android handles setup, Mimi personalisation and further adjustments. Super X-Fi is supported for local files only. The box holds a charging cable ending in USB-A and USB-C, silicone tips in five sizes from XS to XL, a pouch for carrying and printed quick-start instructions, and covers the product with a one-year limited hardware warranty.

Pairing

Basic playback from phones, tablets and laptops runs over SBC or AAC, while the higher-rate codecs require a matching source. LDAC needs a transmitter that supports it, aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless depend on a Snapdragon Sound device, and LC3 with Auracast requires a source using Bluetooth LE Audio.

Alternatives

The original Creative Aurvana Ace is another true wireless model of the brand, also built around an xMEMS driver with LE Audio and aptX Adaptive support.