These are the Creative Stage Air V2, and yes, the V2 does mean that this is a newer version, just like the Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2. But that soundbar is on a whole different level. Let’s take it down a notch for this one, as it’s a small USB soundbar that fits under a monitor and connects via Bluetooth.
The Creative Stage Air V2 is mostly made of plastic, and the front of the soundbar has a mesh grille. On the left side of the front is a small Creative logo, and on the right, an LED status light is hidden behind the mesh grille. You can tell which audio source you’re connected to by looking at the LED. Blue means Bluetooth, and purple means USB.
The power button, the volume up and down buttons, and the Bluetooth pairing button are all on the right side. If the volume controls were a dial instead of buttons, it would have been much easier to change the volume. Only the USB-C port for connecting and charging and the 3.5mm audio jack for AUX-in are on the back.
Specifications
- 2ch Audio
- 20W Total System Peak Power
- 6-Hour Battery Life
- Dimensions: 410 x 94 x 75mm
Where to get Creative Stage Air V2 2.0 Portable Bluetooth Sound Bar Speaker?
To set up the Creative Stage Air V2, all you have to do is take it out of the box and plug in a USB-C cable to charge it. Then you can start listening. You could also just hold down the power button for a while to turn it on and pair it with your device via Bluetooth. Simple, no fuss.
For a PC soundbar that’s meant to channel everyday audio content, it works great. The bass sounds great, the highs sometimes get lost in the mix, but the mids sound good, which is good for vocals. But when the volume is turned up, it does fill the room, but the sound gets a bit muddy. The sound doesn’t go very far, but that shouldn’t matter much since it’s a cheap PC soundbar that sits less than a meter away from you.