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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prefer wired earbuds with a focus on music quality and durability, the 1More Triple Driver earbuds excel in sound, build quality, and have a mic integrated for calls. They don't support wireless use but have excellent sound quality for music and TV. On the other hand, if you're looking for budget-friendly wireless earbuds, Creative Labs Zen Air may suit you. These are particularly suitable for air travel due to their active noise cancelling feature, have a convenient wireless charging option, and are sweatproof, making them a decent choice for exercise, but their sound quality might not be as high as the 1More for music and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 1More Triple Driver
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Creative Labs Zen Air
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.9
6.8
The 1More Triple Driver is good for music, while the Creative Labs Zen Air is only fair.
Gaming
8.5
5.1
The 1More Triple Driver is very good for gaming, while the Creative Labs Zen Air is poor.
TV and Video
7.8
5.6
The 1More Triple Driver is good for TV and video, while the Creative Labs Zen Air is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0
7.0
The Creative Labs Zen Air is good for noise reduction, while the 1More Triple Driver is only fair.
Battery
N/A
5.0 Hours
The 1More Triple Driver does not have a battery. The Creative Labs Zen Air has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$55
$20
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The 1More Triple Driver has a price of $55 and the Creative Labs Zen Air costs $20.
Build Quality
8.3
9.0
The Creative Labs Zen Air has excellent build quality, while the 1More Triple Driver has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.0
5.1
The Creative Labs Zen Air and 1More Triple Driver are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.0
5.4
The Creative Labs Zen Air and 1More Triple Driver are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the 1More Triple Driver and the Creative Labs Zen Air compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 1More Triple Driver | Creative Labs Zen Air |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$55 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 1More | Creative Labs | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2016 | December 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 9 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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1More Triple Driver
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Sound Guys
Adam Molina | April 2022
"For under $99 USD this has a good sound that, when paired with the build quality and design, makes for a solid pair of everyday buds. Should you get them? If you’re tired of buying cheap earbuds and want to treat yourself to something a little nicer, I say go for it."
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Maike Paeßens | February 2023
"The Creative Zen Air’s weak points are its low battery life and rather short Bluetooth range. On the other hand, the strengths of these weatherproof True Wireless in-Ears are the sound and the wide attenuation of the Active Noise Cancellation. Considering the price range, the speech intelligibility during calls is also exceptionally good."
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About 1More
Music lovers, young or old, frugal or affluent, deserve to hear music as it was meant to be heard, as the artist intended it to be heard. Everyone deserves to hear more. That’s how 1More, a China based company, describes their mission. Their products are all tuned by Luca Bignardi, a sound engineer who’s worked side by side with artists such as Eros Ramazzotti, Laura Pausini and Andrea Bocelli, in an effort to offer premium quality audio devices at midrange prices.
About Creative Labs
Creative Labs is a Singaporean technology company specialized in the manufacture of multimedia products. They created the world-famous Soundblaster soundcard back in 1989 which was a staple of the gaming community for a long time. Nowadays, besides still marketing their discrete audio systems, they offer a wide array of headphones, gaming headsets and speakers that still preserve that same heritage.
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