Introduction

Creative is well known for their different audio products, and today, we will take a look at their newest bluetooth speaker dubbed Roar 2. The new Roar is quite small and comes with all the features of the SoundBlaster 200Axx we tested a while back. Creative has taken the serious approach with its design as the Roar 2 is a black thing with very few details. We put it to the test to see how this no-fuss design performs in comparison to UE's more flamboyant-looking offerings.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 51.0 x 188.0 x 109.0 mm
• Play-time: 8 hours
• Charge time: 2.5 hours (with included adapter)
• Integrated MP3 and ACC playback capability via MicroSDHC
• Speaker-phone capability
• USB powerpack functionality

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.