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One area where the Roar 2 isn’t significantly better than the previous model is battery life: this offers the same 8-hour battery life that the original model did. In addition to all the other functions, the Roar 2 also includes a built-in microphone for speakerphone calls. You’ll also find the plethora of ports here. There’s a USB switch, and underneath that you’ll find the ROAR / TeraBass button, playback controls, and recording controls. On the side is where you’ll find the rest. On the front / top of the speaker, you’ll find the standard buttons: power, volume, and a multifunction button. It also features a microSD slot and can play a variety of digital music files.
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#Creative sound blaster roar 2 review Ps4#
The Roar 2 still works as an external sound card for your PC or Mac, and call also be plugged into a PS4 via USB. In addition to Bluetooth, you’ve got the standard 3.5 mm auxiliary input, but the Roar 2 does a whole lot more. There are some slight voice prompts here, but nothing as extensive as the Bose SoundLink Mini 2’s prompts. Pairing is simple no matter how you do it, but if your device is NFC-capable, the NFC pairing makes it even simpler. The Sound Blaster Roar 2 doesn’t use the latest version of Bluetooth, but it does use Bluetooth 3.0 so all the audio-related improvements from that version are here. While the original had a perforated metal guard over the passive radiators on the side, the Roar 2 goes for more stylish half-exposed radiator, with the Creative logo emblazoned on the side. While the original Sound Blaster Roar looked very utilitarian and this is similar, the Sound Blaster Roar 2 is just better designed and laid out. While this is lighter than the original, it isn’t by much, and this is still a very sturdy-feeling Bluetooth speaker. Don’t equate smaller with flimsy, though, or even light.
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This is also smaller - 20 percent smaller than the original Roar to be exact. No matter which model you pick, this looks much sleeker than the original speaker did. The Roar 2 comes in two color options: we’re looking at it in black, but it’s also available in a white model as well. The original Sound Blaster Roar was only available in one color: gray.
#Creative sound blaster roar 2 review manual#
Tucked in the box beside it you’ll find the AC adapter, a microUSB cable, and the manual and warranty information. Open up the box and the first thing you’ll find is the speaker itself. If you want to protect your investment, Creative sells an optional carrying bag for the Sound Blaster Roar that will also help keep it protected from accidental drops.