Creative Sound Blaster ROAR 2

design, size, usability, price, reliability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

design, usability, size, price, reliability

98% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

The best way to look at the Roar 2 is to simply consider it the same as the original Roar, albeit looking better after dieting for a few months. (Maybe it should have been called Roar 1.5?) Some cosmetic changes give it a slight makeover, but it’s...

Built-in MP3 player. Voice recorder. USB DAC. Solid sound quality.

Not as crisp or as powerful as other speakers in this price range.

Like the original, the Sound Blaster Roar 2 is an intriguing multi-tool of a portable speaker. It can do a lot of different things and its performance is satisfying, especially for a price tag closer to $150 than $200. If you want the best sound...

It might not be rugged or waterproof, and not very “portable” but it’s certainly one of the best Bluetooth speakers I’ve used to date. One I can recommend without hesitation. This is a perfect gift for the holiday season. Creative also sells a carry...

speakers, the Roar 2 can power mobile devices via the USB output port, and play music directly from an inserted microSD card. Track controls allow navigation through folders and the songs therein, although this tends to be easier said than done. If the...

Tons of capabilities, fantastic sound, long battery life, serves as a portable power source to other devices, bedtime mode

So many features it can be overwhelming at first, the carrying case does not completely close and is awkward to use

Starting with the build quality and design of the Roar 2 we have a product which very much impresses. Of the two, probably the black version suits our tastes more… and for a product which is to be used on the move it will likely stay looking nicer for...

Smaller size makes it easier to move around ; Still very good audio performance ; Good list of features

Doesn't feel substantially lighter compared to the original ; Poor stereo separation

As with the Sound Blaster Roar, setting up is a simple process. Simply enable NFC on your phone and tap the NFC spot on the right of the speaker, or hold down the Bluetooth button till it starts blinking and then go into the Bluetooth settings on your...

Smaller footprint ; Good value ; Balanced sound ; Doubles as voice recorder

Short-ish battery life ; Could be louder

Smaller, but just as powerful as its progenitor, the Sound Blaster Roar 2 is a multifunctional speaker that knows how to drop the bass and fill the room with sound. The Sound Blaster Roar 2 is a marked improvement on its predecessor. It's lighter and...