Creative Outlier Air Review
True wireless earphones are everywhere these days, but they still carry a higher price than the traditional Bluetooth (not to mention wired) alternatives. For far less money than most pairs, Creative's $79.99 Outlier Air earphones deliver robust, bass-forward, sculpted audio in a completely wire-free package. The design could be a little better, but with long battery life and solid audio, these are good earphones for the price, if not quite as strong as the $80 Anker Soundcore Liberty Air, our Editors' Choice.
Design
The Outlier Air earphones are available in black or champagne gold models, with an eggshell-like finish. The earpieces are fairly bulky, but lightweight. The in-ear fit is secure and comfortable enough, though there's only one extra pair of silicone eartips included, and the earpieces lack any stems or fins to aid in stabilization. Internally, graphene 5.6mm diaphragm drivers deliver the audio.
The on-ear controls are divided between the two ears in a way that mostly ...
The Creative Outlier Air earphones offer solid true wireless audio and good battery life for less than $100.
Affordable; Powerful bass depth and crisp, sculpted highs; Strong battery life; Sweat-resistant design
Audio isn't for those seeking an accurate sound signature; Cumbersome on-ear controls