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Creative Sound Blaster ROAR SR20

Creative Sound Blaster ROAR SR20

1784 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (578)
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price (426)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1784 reviews of Creative Sound Blaster ROAR SR20. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the price and size are on the whole positive. The usability and design are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the connectivity.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Creative Sound Blaster ROAR SR20 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Creative Sound Blaster ROAR SR20

alaTest has collected and analyzed 147 user reviews of Creative Sound Blaster ROAR SR20 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the reliability and price. The size and usability are also appreciated.

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99% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Creative Sound Blaster ROAR SR20

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1392 user reviews of Creative Sound Blaster ROAR SR20 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the size and usability are on the whole positive. The price and design also get good opinions. Some have doubts about the connectivity.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Ted Kritsonis (digitaltrends.com)

Creative Sound Blaster Roar review

The Roar is one of the most unique Bluetooth speakers we've tested.

The is one of the most unique Bluetooth speakers we’ve tested. Ambitious and audacious, we can confidently say this is one of the best available for $150. The combination of sound quality, loudness and all the other extras it offers make it a...

May, 2015

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Expert review by : Chris Burns (slashgear.com)

Creative Sound Blaster Roar SR20 Review

The team at Creative have made something special in the Sound Blaster Roar SR20 . This isn't just a Bluetooth speaker. It's not just an alarm clock. It's not just a collection of wireless and wired sound-centric features in a single package. It's part...

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by : Michael Gowan (tomsguide.com)

Creative Sound Blaster Roar Review: Bursting with Sound and Features

If you're looking for a semiportable Bluetooth speaker that you'll mainly use inside to listen to music, the $150 Creative Sound Blaster Roar is hard to beat. It's cheaper and includes far more features than the Bose SoundLink Mini , and it offers...

Rich sound and booming bass ; Functions as an external battery for mobile devices ; Can connect to a PC ; MicroSD card slot ; NFC-enabled

Complex controls ; Heavy for a portable ; Shorter battery life than competition

The Creative Sound Blaster Roar is a Bluetooth speaker that delivers big and bold audio for a reasonable price.

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Mikey Campbell (appleinsider.com)

Review: Creative's Sound Blaster Roar SR20 heavy on features, light on bass

In the 1990s, Creative was the go-to firm for beige box PC sound cards, but that market has since dried up thanks to integrated motherboard audio. More recently, the company has been busy reinventing itself as a bonafide audio hardware maker and the...

Massive feature set ; Clear, loud sound reproduction ; aptX and AAC support

Weak bass output ; Requires thoughtful room placement ; Normal price is a bit steep

Roar's sound quality won't win any awards, but the speaker still packs in substantial punch for its size. In the right setting, Roar can sound just as good as most $200 portables, but positioning has to be just right and the EQ needs to be tuned for...

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : Stu Robarts (gizmag.com)

Review: Creative Sound Blaster Roar portable Bluetooth speaker

When Creative announced its new Sound Blaster Roar speaker, a couple of features stood out as unusual. The in-built siren and the "life-saver mode" that plays loud noises to keep you awake seemed at odds with its main focus of premium quality audio....

. It's not as pricey as those options, but in terms of look and feel, it certainly holds its own.

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Creative Sound Blaster Roar review

Creative is one of those companies that doesn't muck around trying to be a super-cool Beats or new-wave trendy Bluetooth speaker company. It relies on what it knows best: delivering quality sound. If Creative isn't among the first names that jump out...

Great sound, really loud, decent bass levels, independent device volume control, good battery life, record/conference/go wild

Less omni-directional than some competitors, Bluetooth range seemed short, some of the extras are bonkers

If Creative isn't among the first names that jump out at you when thinking of buying a Bluetooth speaker then, take note, because the Sound Blaster Roar is an exceptional portable.

Aug, 2014

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Creative Sound Blaster Roar review

The Creative Sound Blaster Roar is a smart looking Bluetooth speaker that sounds good and throws in lots of extra features

Overall the Roar is a very good Bluetooth speaker with a smart design and good sound quality. How much use you’ll from functions like the voice recorder will be subjective, and there are other features such as the siren that probably won’t see much use...

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Expert review by : Jonathan Margolis (howtospendit.ft.com)

Creative Sound Blaster Roar

A portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers a roaring sound

May, 2015

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Expert review by : , Techradar (gizmodo.in)

Creative SoundBlaster Roar review: You get more ‘Roar’ than punch

Name speakers and it is Bose, Harman Kardon and Bowers & Wilkins that immediately comes to our mind. These brands offer pure sound experience and are

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Siddharth Parwatay (digit.in)

Creative Sound blaster Roar

A new benchmark at this price range

Rich on features ; Great performance ; Sturdy build

Bulky

Creative, with the Sound Blaster Roar, manages to pack a lot of features in a bluetooth speaker. It can be used as a USB speaker on a PC and can double as a battery pack for your phone. Performance is top notch as well, as it performs neck and neck...

Mar, 2015

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