Gone are the days when earphones were connected to your smartphones via cables. We’re seeing the audio industry transitioning with a rapid rise of true wireless earbuds. Nowadays, the market is flooded with true wireless earbud options ranging from the premium Apple Air pods Pro to the inexpensive ones by Boult, Play, Redmi, etc. To capture the shifting trend, Creative, a Singapore based brand and a renowned name in the audio segment in India has brought its first true wireless offering for India – Outlier Air.
Design
The Creative Outlier earbuds come in premium looking rectangular metal case with Creative branding on the top. The case is lightweight, sleek and compact which can easily fit in your pocket or your evening clutch. However, the inner shell where the earbuds rest seems to be made of plastic. On the left side of the case are indicators that show the battery life of the case, earbuds and charging status. Below the indicators, is a USB Type-C port. The case has a sliding mechanism which is unique and unusual. The inner shell reveals the earbuds sitting inside the case with help of magnets. The earbuds too are made of plastic and have a LED ring on their surface that lights up while being charged and buttons for control. They have a small silicon ear tip which is comfortable to wear.
Connectivity and Battery Life
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