The Package

Creative kept the Roar 2's packaging simple. You get a small box that is stuffed with goodies.


Unlike many other portable speakers out there, Creative kept the option for quick-charging via a dedicated charger. This is semi-relevant for those on the go because such people are almost always in a hurry to get going again. The device can also be charged via USB, but at a far slower rate.


You get a short USB cable with the Roar 2; it can be used to both charge the device and play music, which is a neat trick. This allows you to use the Roar 3 with your laptop, but without a bluetooth connection. The speaker's form factor is a little strange as it is basically a brick with round corners. This means you need a rather large flat surface for it to sit right despite its long and slim rubber feet.

Closer Examination

The Roar 2 in all its glory is actually a pretty low-key looking device despite its loud name.


Creative's design department for wireless speakers has a thing for buttons as their products always feature a myriad of them. There is, of course, a reason for having all these buttons as Creative has always adhered to the philosophy of having one all-inclusive device. The Roar 2 can be fed via a multitude of things, including bluetooth, aux mini-jack in, USB in, and MicroSDHC. Beyond that, it can also record to the MicroSDHC card. As if that were not enough, Creative also included a USB 5V out should you want to charge your cellphone. This Swiss army-knife of a speaker also plays music well, but we will cover its sound-specific capabilities in more detail in a bit.


Creative added a handy little indicator on top, so you can instantly tell whether it is charged.


The Roar 2's driver setup is pretty special, with two rectangular passive-slave elements on its side. These make putting it on a crooked surface pretty hard, which also effects its sound quality.