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I bought these pretty early on when they were first released. At the time they were around 80 dollars from what I remember, and I had to buy them from their site (not amazon). There few reviews that existed online boasted very good sound quality for the price. Intrigued by their seemingly glowing reviews I decided to buy these as my first pair of truly wireless headphones.
THE CASE-------
Upon arrival they seemed to work fine. Pairing was easy enough and there were no signs of manufacture error. I will say that the case is one of the cleaner looking and feeling cases compared to other low budget earbuds. It's a plastic case, but has a nice smooth metallic finish to it. The way it slides to open and close is also very crisp and satisfying. Not only that but the size of the case compared to how much battery time it provides is great. The UI for the case is very easy to understand. There are lights for each of the buds to that turn on if the buds are charging, and then an extra light to show if the case itself is charging. I have never had issues with the case not properly charging the earbuds. The buds are magnetized to the case so they snap in easily, and the grooves they rest in make them easy to pop out with your fingers. Since the case is also a slide out case instead of a lid, when dropping it's pretty unlikely that they will fall out.
THE EARBUD DESIGN------
The earbuds don't look the sleekest. They have this pretty obvious led ring that goes around the earbud and will always pulse blue when the earbuds aren't currently playing something. This can be a bit of an eyesore for me since I'm partial to more minimalist designs. The lights are useful though as they indicate if your device is paired, unpaired, or charging by swapping between blinking patters or colors (red/blue). The buttons on the side are physical buttons instead of touch which means they can be somewhat annoying to press but reduces the ambiguity of the press that comes with touch sensitive buttons. I found that if you hold the earbud between your index and middle finger while you press the button with your thumb, it reduces the discomfort. The earbuds themselves fit great into my ear, but I have pretty unusual ears where almost any earbud will fit comfortably in them without falling out. I've had numerous other people try them only to have them fall out instantly. This is one of those things you never will know until you try it.
THE BATTERY------
The battery on these is great. I don't use them 100% of the time. When I'm at my computer I usually just use wired earbuds, but anytime I'm on my phone around the house or at the gym, I use these. I can't say that I've ever once even gotten a low battery warning on these buds. I've never fully tested their batter life, but from my anecdotal experience they seem to hold up. The case also has great battery life, although I do tend to keep it plugged in most of the time.
SOUND QUALITY------
Here is where I've had the most issues. Honestly compared to some other earbuds I've tried at the same price point, these don't really stack up as well. My current daily drivers are the sony wf-1000xm3 which are a quite a bit more expensive than the outliers, but they are a good comparison of what a top of the line earbud sounds like. I see a lot of reviews from people who perhaps aren't as picky about audio quality as I am who say earbuds that are at this price range can compete with the top of line ones, but I have never found that to be the case. The sound on the outliers is mediocre. The eq on these is pretty flat. I can't say they really pronounce the bass or scoop out the mids. It's also not super tinny with highs. The stereo effect I get on these is nowhere near what I can get on some other earbuds. Especially compared to my sony's these aren't even close. The "space" that these create is also something to be desired. I think some of the better earbuds do a really good job of isolating out instruments in a mix so they each sound like they take up different parts of the audio space, but I have always found that these fall short. The current earbuds that I have now are actually the second pair as my first pair started to have a problem where the right ear became very muffled and quiet (sounded like it was coming through a pillow). Fortunately it was still under warranty so I sent it in for a new pair. Unfortunately after a couple months the same problem started on this new pair. I guess you can't expect great longevity on earbuds at this price. I may just gotten unlucky with my pair, I have dropped the buds a handful of times, but the issue didn't seem to correspond with any specific instance.
TLDR-----
Theses are a solid pair of earbuds for the price. I think the main tradeoff here is sound quality for battery life. These have GREAT battery life, however the sound quality could be better, especially compared to other earbuds at this price. Build quality is about on par with other earbuds, and the usability is easy and straightforward.
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Product Description
30 HOURS OF PURE ENDURANCE¹
10 HOURS
Out of the box, Outlier Air has a jaw-dropping battery life of up to 10 hours. True wireless headphones in the market typically ranges from 3 to 6 hours of battery life, we took that and doubled it – all while saving you the hassle of having to constantly recharge your headphones.
2 TIMES THE POWER
The charging case provides up to 2 times of recharge on both earbuds – that’s 20 hours!
30 HOURS TOTAL PLAYTIME
In total, the incredibly long-lasting battery life provides a total playtime of up to 30 hours. That’s enough playtime for the longest flight route in the world!
¹ The mentioned battery lives are based on moderate volume level. Actual battery life will vary with usage settings and environmental conditions.
LATEST AUDIO TECHNOLOGIES
Top-quality 5.6 mm graphene driver diaphragm for excellent audio reproduction and latest Bluetooth 5.0 Low Energy with aptX and AAC codecs for enhanced audio quality.
TRUE WIRELESS STEREO FOR DUAL-VOICE CALLS WITH SMART ASSISTANTS
One major flaw of existing true wireless headphones is that they only allow for calls in mono, where audio is only heard from one side, and is usually restricted to the right earbud. With Outlier Air, you can hear audio out of both earbuds while on a call and also have direct access to Siri or Google Assistant!
Both earbuds are fitted with built-in mic for calls and smart assistant functions. All you need to do is to assign your preferred side as the main unit control. The secondary earbud will then be automatically paired – no extra steps required!
PAIR OUTLIER AIR IN 2 EASY STEPS:
STEP 1:
Remove both ear buds from the charging case. The light indicator will blink in red and blue, meaning that your Creative Outlier Air is now in Bluetooth pairing mode.
On your device (e.g. Mobile phone), go into the Bluetooth settings and search for the Outlier Air.
2 selections will appear — L and R (left and right). Look for the individual ear bud that has the indicator physically blinking in red and blue, and pair to that. This ear bud will now be assigned as the main unit.
STEP 2:
After selecting the main unit, the secondary unit will automatically initiate pairing.
The prompt will flash on your device, asking for permission to pair your phone to the other ear bud. Select the “Pair” button to complete the process.
Note: Do not directly pair your device to the secondary unit via Bluetooth.
RE-SELECTING THE MAIN UNIT:
To use a different ear bud as the main unit, simply place the intended secondary unit back into the charging case while they’re both in use. The unit that is still connected to your device will automatically be assigned as the main unit. This process may take up to 10 seconds.
PAIRING OUTLIER AIR TO A SECOND BLUETOOTH DEVICE:
Disconnect the Outlier Air from your existing device. Press and hold the button of the main unit for 3 seconds to enter into Bluetooth pairing mode. Follow the same instructions mentioned above to connect the Outlier Air to a new device.
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HASSLE-FREE CONVENIENCEUse just one side of the earbuds to stay in check with the surrounding while on your coffee run! When you place a single earbud back into the charging case, the unit that is still in use will automatically assume the main unit controls with play/pause, calls and smart assistant functions. To switch off, simply place the earbuds back into the charging case and they will switch off automatically. |
FLAUNT YOUR ASSETSTake your workout to the next level, better yet, break your personal best! Certified IPX5 water-resistant, Creative Outlier Air can handle all that hard-earned sweat, accidental splashes, and even rain. |
ALL-DAY COMFORT AND SECURE FITAbsolutely wire-free, Creative Outlier Air stays put no matter what you do. Simply place the buds in your ear and twist it gently to achieve a secure fit – you’re ready to block out any noises from your surroundings and get truly immersed in your music! We've also included an extra pair of (S) and (M) ear tips so you can customize accordingly. Remember, sometimes even our left and right ears are not the same! |
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| Creative Outlier Air | Creative Outlier Gold | |
| Battery Life | Up to 30 hours in total / Up to 10 hours per charge | Up to 39 hours in total / Up to 14 hours per charge |
| Software Super X-Fi | N/A | ✓ |
| Siri / Google Assistant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Color | Black | Champagne Gold |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 Certified | IPX5 Certified |
| Audio Codec | aptX, AAC, SBC | aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Driver | 5.6 mm Graphene Driver | 5.6 mm Graphene Driver |
| Interface | USB Type-C (Charging) / Bluetooth 5.0 | USB Type-C (Charging) / Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Weight | Earbuds: 10g (0.35 oz) / Charging Case: 54g (1.9 oz) | Earbuds: 10g (0.35 oz) / Charging Case: 54g (1.9 oz) |
| Accessories | USB Type C-to-A charging cable / 1 pair of (S) ear tips / 1 pair of (M) ear tips | USB Type C-to-A charging cable / 2 pairs of (S) ear tips / 2 pairs of (M) ear tips |
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All around better than the $200 Bose Soundsport Free! Best decision I made in 2019... Sadly lol
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2019
Update on 4/10/20: After 8 months of wearing these regularly in all types of environments (gym, hikes, skateboarding, etc) the build quality is top notch and has held up wonderfully. Never had one problem at all. Connection is still uninterrupted, sound is still Best-In-Class, and they fit just like they did on day one. I wanted to update my review, because I see people complaining about their button detaching. I use the buttons frequently and there is absolutely no sign of degradation. I just wanted to put this out there, since my review is seen on the first page.Both me and my father are audiophiles. With this being said my reason for purchasing this product is that I had heard of them or a bit of time and they seemed like it was a standout product for the price and for true wireless earbuds in general. Previously, I purchased the JBL Tune120 pair of TWS headphones that are also true wireless, but are brand new, I thought that they were amazing and I was convinced that they could compete with my father's Bose Soundsport Free wireless buds and to my utter disappointment I was highly incorrect. I had my dad try the JBLs and he subsequently gave me his Bose to try and it only took a moment before I realized that the JBL was in no league with the Bose. Feeling defeated, I made the decision to give the Outlier Airs a try and would take back the JBL pair if the Creative Outlier Airs were significantly better. Easy enough to say that I was blown away with the quality and so was my father. With a smile on his face while listening he had said "Oh wow these are just as good as my Bose headphones". 10 seconds later he says "Oh crap they are better". I was surprised with his honesty, as I would have to agree with him on this sentiment. They are definitely ahead when it comes to clarity but maybe the Bose have a little more Bass. But that was easily be fixed with a equalizer on both my PC and phone. The aptx support just makes this an incredible experience for watching videos as well. Unfortunately, with them being true wireless I did receive about 150 milliseconds delay when trying to use them in virtual reality. 150 milliseconds is just fine for watching video, but when you are doing virtual reality tasks such as playing basketball you do notice a slight delay between the bounce of the ball and the reproduced sound. Remember though, that these use Bluetooth 5.0 + aptx, which is the fastest delivery method possible. So no TWS buds will be any better anyway. Overall, this was a miraculous decision to give these a chance, because I could not be happier with them. The included ear gels fit quite fine in my ear and the additional set did not isolate noise as well for me. I also tried the Comply foam eartips and those, while good, were not up to par with the direct to ear sound I received with the included ear gels. I am aware that some have had issues with isolation like I had seen on the sound guys review but I was not a victim of this and I think the isolation is just fine. With that being said, you can order the comply foam tips that are made for the Jabra 65t. Those will fit in the case unlike the standard Comply tips that I tried and also they are the similar size as the included gels so I am ordering them, hoping that I receive that direct to ear sound and possibly even get that slight bit of isolation needed for 100% perfect attenuation. Hopefully you will experience the great fit and comfort that I have enjoyed with the default ear gels, too. I have not had any disconnect issues that seem to have plaqued a couple early buyers who received the first few batches. I would say I have used these for about 5 hours and have not had to charge and also have not had any disconnects. The one thing that I can mention is that when I left the room that my PC was sending sound from, I ended up getting some cut outs when I was about 40 feet from the PC. This should be expected with any true wireless set. I honestly am surprised at how well they stay connected, so do not let that hold you back from making this choice. if you are reading this review and have any skepticism about the quality of this product, I can tell you that you can rest assure with your purchase. I have just purchased mine and will update this review if anything changes, but I highly doubt that you will have to return them due to connection troubles. On the off chance you do, this is actually the first product that I bought from Amazon that gave me immediate phone support through the Amazon app if I had any issue, which I have not. I will be sure to update this review if there is any difference in my thoughts on this product. Good or bad, I will make sure to include it.
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2019
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Both me and my father are audiophiles. With this being said my reason for purchasing this product is that I had heard of them or a bit of time and they seemed like it was a standout product for the price and for true wireless earbuds in general. Previously, I purchased the JBL Tune120 pair of TWS headphones that are also true wireless, but are brand new, I thought that they were amazing and I was convinced that they could compete with my father's Bose Soundsport Free wireless buds and to my utter disappointment I was highly incorrect. I had my dad try the JBLs and he subsequently gave me his Bose to try and it only took a moment before I realized that the JBL was in no league with the Bose. Feeling defeated, I made the decision to give the Outlier Airs a try and would take back the JBL pair if the Creative Outlier Airs were significantly better. Easy enough to say that I was blown away with the quality and so was my father. With a smile on his face while listening he had said "Oh wow these are just as good as my Bose headphones". 10 seconds later he says "Oh crap they are better". I was surprised with his honesty, as I would have to agree with him on this sentiment. They are definitely ahead when it comes to clarity but maybe the Bose have a little more Bass. But that was easily be fixed with a equalizer on both my PC and phone. The aptx support just makes this an incredible experience for watching videos as well. Unfortunately, with them being true wireless I did receive about 150 milliseconds delay when trying to use them in virtual reality. 150 milliseconds is just fine for watching video, but when you are doing virtual reality tasks such as playing basketball you do notice a slight delay between the bounce of the ball and the reproduced sound. Remember though, that these use Bluetooth 5.0 + aptx, which is the fastest delivery method possible. So no TWS buds will be any better anyway. Overall, this was a miraculous decision to give these a chance, because I could not be happier with them. The included ear gels fit quite fine in my ear and the additional set did not isolate noise as well for me. I also tried the Comply foam eartips and those, while good, were not up to par with the direct to ear sound I received with the included ear gels. I am aware that some have had issues with isolation like I had seen on the sound guys review but I was not a victim of this and I think the isolation is just fine. With that being said, you can order the comply foam tips that are made for the Jabra 65t. Those will fit in the case unlike the standard Comply tips that I tried and also they are the similar size as the included gels so I am ordering them, hoping that I receive that direct to ear sound and possibly even get that slight bit of isolation needed for 100% perfect attenuation. Hopefully you will experience the great fit and comfort that I have enjoyed with the default ear gels, too. I have not had any disconnect issues that seem to have plaqued a couple early buyers who received the first few batches. I would say I have used these for about 5 hours and have not had to charge and also have not had any disconnects. The one thing that I can mention is that when I left the room that my PC was sending sound from, I ended up getting some cut outs when I was about 40 feet from the PC. This should be expected with any true wireless set. I honestly am surprised at how well they stay connected, so do not let that hold you back from making this choice. if you are reading this review and have any skepticism about the quality of this product, I can tell you that you can rest assure with your purchase. I have just purchased mine and will update this review if anything changes, but I highly doubt that you will have to return them due to connection troubles. On the off chance you do, this is actually the first product that I bought from Amazon that gave me immediate phone support through the Amazon app if I had any issue, which I have not. I will be sure to update this review if there is any difference in my thoughts on this product. Good or bad, I will make sure to include it.
All around better than the $200 Bose Soundsport Free! Best decision I made in 2019... Sadly lol
By Jon Wilson on August 10, 2019
Update on 4/10/20: After 8 months of wearing these regularly in all types of environments (gym, hikes, skateboarding, etc) the build quality is top notch and has held up wonderfully. Never had one problem at all. Connection is still uninterrupted, sound is still Best-In-Class, and they fit just like they did on day one. I wanted to update my review, because I see people complaining about their button detaching. I use the buttons frequently and there is absolutely no sign of degradation. I just wanted to put this out there, since my review is seen on the first page.By Jon Wilson on August 10, 2019
Both me and my father are audiophiles. With this being said my reason for purchasing this product is that I had heard of them or a bit of time and they seemed like it was a standout product for the price and for true wireless earbuds in general. Previously, I purchased the JBL Tune120 pair of TWS headphones that are also true wireless, but are brand new, I thought that they were amazing and I was convinced that they could compete with my father's Bose Soundsport Free wireless buds and to my utter disappointment I was highly incorrect. I had my dad try the JBLs and he subsequently gave me his Bose to try and it only took a moment before I realized that the JBL was in no league with the Bose. Feeling defeated, I made the decision to give the Outlier Airs a try and would take back the JBL pair if the Creative Outlier Airs were significantly better. Easy enough to say that I was blown away with the quality and so was my father. With a smile on his face while listening he had said "Oh wow these are just as good as my Bose headphones". 10 seconds later he says "Oh crap they are better". I was surprised with his honesty, as I would have to agree with him on this sentiment. They are definitely ahead when it comes to clarity but maybe the Bose have a little more Bass. But that was easily be fixed with a equalizer on both my PC and phone. The aptx support just makes this an incredible experience for watching videos as well. Unfortunately, with them being true wireless I did receive about 150 milliseconds delay when trying to use them in virtual reality. 150 milliseconds is just fine for watching video, but when you are doing virtual reality tasks such as playing basketball you do notice a slight delay between the bounce of the ball and the reproduced sound. Remember though, that these use Bluetooth 5.0 + aptx, which is the fastest delivery method possible. So no TWS buds will be any better anyway. Overall, this was a miraculous decision to give these a chance, because I could not be happier with them. The included ear gels fit quite fine in my ear and the additional set did not isolate noise as well for me. I also tried the Comply foam eartips and those, while good, were not up to par with the direct to ear sound I received with the included ear gels. I am aware that some have had issues with isolation like I had seen on the sound guys review but I was not a victim of this and I think the isolation is just fine. With that being said, you can order the comply foam tips that are made for the Jabra 65t. Those will fit in the case unlike the standard Comply tips that I tried and also they are the similar size as the included gels so I am ordering them, hoping that I receive that direct to ear sound and possibly even get that slight bit of isolation needed for 100% perfect attenuation. Hopefully you will experience the great fit and comfort that I have enjoyed with the default ear gels, too. I have not had any disconnect issues that seem to have plaqued a couple early buyers who received the first few batches. I would say I have used these for about 5 hours and have not had to charge and also have not had any disconnects. The one thing that I can mention is that when I left the room that my PC was sending sound from, I ended up getting some cut outs when I was about 40 feet from the PC. This should be expected with any true wireless set. I honestly am surprised at how well they stay connected, so do not let that hold you back from making this choice. if you are reading this review and have any skepticism about the quality of this product, I can tell you that you can rest assure with your purchase. I have just purchased mine and will update this review if anything changes, but I highly doubt that you will have to return them due to connection troubles. On the off chance you do, this is actually the first product that I bought from Amazon that gave me immediate phone support through the Amazon app if I had any issue, which I have not. I will be sure to update this review if there is any difference in my thoughts on this product. Good or bad, I will make sure to include it.
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mohammed jaisal KT
Great sound ,No/low latency
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on June 12, 2020Whitney Van
Really wanted to love it but it didn't work (and didn't work out).
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on December 4, 2020Ragul
Totally worth it
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on August 9, 2020
Totally worth it
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on August 9, 2020
This has a great sound quality and perfect bass.The battery life is phenomenal,looks super stylish and cool too.Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on August 9, 2020
And in terms of call quality you won't find any earbud with this level of clarity,even senheiser momentum tws ear buds which is 25k don't have this level of clarity in call quality.Go for it.
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Best earphone that I ever had
Reviewed in Singapore 🇸🇬 on June 17, 2021
Best earphone that I ever had
Reviewed in Singapore 🇸🇬 on June 17, 2021
After using for about a month plus, I really felt that this is the best earphone that I ever have. It is very comfortable even after wearing it for hours. The sounds are good and connections are the best too, connection never break out like the others always do. Very happy with my purchased. Highly recommended 💯 💯💯👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻😊 😊 😊
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Deepak
Well rounded product with excellent battery backup.
Reviewed in India 🇮🇳 on July 1, 2020
