Creative launches active noise canceling Zen Hybrid wireless headphones

Creative Technology has released the Creative Zen Hybrid closed-back wireless headphones with active noise canceling technology. Each headphone uses microphones with direct and feedback. As a result, up to 95% of ambient noise is filtered out, allowing users to fully immerse themselves in listening to music or podcasts.

The Creative Zen Hybrid packed with 40mm neodymium drivers. Headphones will be able to work up to 37 hours without the active noise cancellation function, or up to 27 hours with ANC. Zen Hybrid supports fast charging. Five minutes of charging the battery of the device will provide up to 5 hours of music playback. Headphones have a folding design, and all controls are located on the right side and are easily identified by touch.

Creative Zen Hybrid have Ambient Mode, which allows the user to be aware of what is happening around without removing the headphones, for example, when listening to announcements at the station, ordering in a cafe, or just to ensure vigilance on busy streets. Also the model has a built-in noise-canceling microphone that can be used for calls.

Creative Zen Hybrid main features:

• Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (feedforward and feedback mics on each earcup)
• Ambient Mode
• Battery life up to 37 hours (ANC disabled), up to 27 hours (ANC enabled)
• Fast charging: Up to 5 hours of playback with only 5 minutes of charging
• 40 mm Neodymium drivers
• Foldable design, with carry pouch included
• Super X-Fi READY

Creative Zen Hybrid are available for $98.99 or €109.99