Creative Sound Blaster GS3 vs Creative Stage Pro
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| CreativeSound Blaster GS3 | CreativeStage Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2024 | July 2025 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Soundbar | Soundbar |
| Channels | – | 2.1 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Drivers | Full-range racetrack drivers with a built-in rear port tube; maker rates two channels at 6 W RMS each. | – |
| Amplifiers | Up to 12 W RMS total power and 24 W peak. A suitable USB-C connection is needed for the stated output; power adapter is not supplied. | Soundbar 2 × 20 W RMS; subwoofer 40 W RMS; 80 W RMS total, 160 W peak. |
| Frequency response | Current UK specification lists 65–20,000 Hz and 85 dB signal-to-noise ratio; the Japanese launch sheet differs, listing 100 Hz–20 kHz and >75 dB. UK figures are retained for this listing. | 50–20,000 Hz; signal-to-noise ratio greater than 85 dB (maker specifications). |
| Audio formats | – | Dolby Audio (Dolby Digital Plus). |
| Room tuning | SuperWide processing broadens the apparent soundstage; it does not apply to headphone output according to the maker launch guide. | SuperWide soundstage processing; selectable near-field and far-field listening modes. |
| Connections | ||
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | No | No |
| HDMI eARC | No | No |
| Voice assistants | None | None |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4, SBC codec and A2DP; maker quotes up to 10 m in open space. | Bluetooth 5.3; A2DP; stated range up to 10 m in open space. |
| Ports | USB-C for digital audio and power, 3.5 mm AUX input and headphone output; no optical or HDMI input. Included USB-C to USB-C cable is 1.5 m. | HDMI ARC, optical TOSLINK, USB audio and 3.5 mm AUX input; separate power adapter and wired subwoofer. HDMI eARC is not listed. |
| Streaming | Bluetooth audio; no Wi-Fi or AirPlay receiver. | – |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 1.037 kg | – |
| Controls | Volume/power knob, source/Bluetooth pairing, SuperWide and lighting controls. RGB presets include Chasers, Aurora, Peak Meter, Glowing, Wave and Cycle. | Soundbar volume controls and supplied IR remote; HDMI ARC supports CEC control. |
| Size | Maker lists 410 × 92.7 × 73.7 mm; current UK weight is 1.037 kg. | Soundbar 550 × 112.1 × 80.7 mm; included subwoofer 115 × 265 × 420 mm, 3.4 kg (W × D × H). Soundbar weight is not stated in the UK product specification. |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| In the box | Soundbar, 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable and quick start leaflet; USB-C power adapter and 3.5 mm analogue cable are not supplied. | Soundbar, subwoofer with attached 2 m cable, IR remote without battery, 1.5 m USB-A to USB-C cable, power adapter with interchangeable AC plug (depending on SKU) and quick-start guide. |
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