Creative Sound Blaster GS3 vs Creative Stage Pro

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Sound Blaster GS3 compared with Stage Pro
CreativeSound Blaster GS3CreativeStage Pro
Overview
Released2024July 2025
Sound
TypeSoundbarSoundbar
Channels–2.1
Dolby AtmosNoNo
DriversFull-range racetrack drivers with a built-in rear port tube; maker rates two channels at 6 W RMS each.–
AmplifiersUp 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 responseCurrent 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 tuningSuperWide 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-FiNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayNoNo
HDMI eARCNoNo
Voice assistantsNoneNone
BluetoothBluetooth 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.
PortsUSB-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.
StreamingBluetooth audio; no Wi-Fi or AirPlay receiver.–
Design
Weight1.037 kg–
ControlsVolume/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.
SizeMaker 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.
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxSoundbar, 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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