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Updated January 10, 2024·
The 7hz Timeless earbuds excel in music listening experiences due to their superior sound quality, though they lack features like wireless connectivity and active noise cancelling, making them less versatile for activities like exercise or travel. If sound quality for music is your highest priority and you don't need wireless convenience, the 7hz Timeless may be worth the investment; otherwise, the Creative Labs Outlier Pro provides a versatile, budget-friendly option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Creative Labs Outlier Pro
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.6
5.9
The 7hz Timeless is very good for music, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is poor.
Gaming
6.6
5.3
The 7hz Timeless is only fair for gaming, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
4.3
8.3
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for phone calls, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
8.9
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
TV and Video
7.8
5.5
The 7hz Timeless is good for TV and video, while the Creative Labs Outlier Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.3
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Battery
N/A
10.0 Hours
The 7hz Timeless does not have a battery. The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has 10 hours of battery life.
Cost
$185
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The 7hz Timeless has a price of $185 and the Creative Labs Outlier Pro costs $50.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Creative Labs Outlier Pro has excellent build quality, while the 7hz Timeless has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 7hz Timeless | Creative Labs Outlier Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$185 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 7hz | Creative Labs | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | April 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 10 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 45 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 7.2 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | May 2023
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
Creative Labs Outlier Pro
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Brad Moon | September 2022
"If you listen to music for extended periods such as commuting and work, and you hate having to pause to charge, give the Creative Outlier Pro wireless earbuds a try. You should be able to enjoy your tunes all day, or longer, without interruption."
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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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