Creative Outlier Gold SXFI Headphones Review

Setup & Performance

I’ve been a huge fan of Creative SXFI technology since the moment I first tried it, so to have it included in true wireless earbuds is just the best thing ever in my opinion. I don’t game on PC without my Creative Super X-Fi amp for my headphones, so getting that same experience on the go gives me the best of both worlds.

The drivers are really punchy on these too, and certainly offer huge depth for 5.6mm drivers. There’s a warmness to it, and loads of detail comes from the mid-ranges. The bass is impactful, it has substance to it and a really tight response. Treble sings loud and clear no matter how much bass is ripping through them. Honestly, they have no business sounding this clear at under £100, but they do, so that’s a huge win.

SXFI

Of course, with SXFI you get more than just that in your ear sound stage, so be sure to download the app and run the calibration experience. It scans the shape of your skull and your ears to tune the audio to how YOUR ears pick up audio. It’s pretty remarkable stuff.

I digress though, as throwing on some prog-heavy Van Der Graff Generator was a truly stunning listening experience… if you can stomach my taste in music. The midranges really dance on that song though. For the bass and treble abuse, Strapping Young Lad – Skeksis, and that relentless bass pedal sounded crisp the whole time, not an easy song for tiny drivers to handle either.

Comfortable

Overall, they’re pretty light, they’re very comfortable, and their IP rated to be a bit of water and sweatproof. So basically, you can wear them in a light bit of rain or at the Gym without any concern.

They both have their own microphones too, allowing either to be the main driver. This means you can use either to make calls, use Google Assistant, that kind of thing. The microphone audio is great too, albeit no better or worse than other competing brands; no complaints here.

While they will last up to 14 hours on a single charge, when things do get low, you have this handy charger/dock.

Simply drop them in and they’ll fully charge in 2-3 hours, most likely less than that if you don’t run them flat.

What’s really cool is that you can charge one at a time too. Not ideal for music fans, but if you’re just using it for calls on the go, one is just fine.