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Creative · Sound Blaster GS
Sound Blaster GS3
A 41 cm USB-powered RGB soundbar with 12 W RMS rated output, Bluetooth 5.4, analogue input and a headphone socket.
- Type
- Soundbar
- Atmos
- No
- Connects by
- Bluetooth
- Battery
- –
- Weight
- 1.037 kg
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Specifications
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- Type
- Soundbar
- Dolby Atmos
- 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.
- 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.
- Room tuning
- SuperWide processing broadens the apparent soundstage; it does not apply to headphone output according to the maker launch guide.
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- AirPlay
- No
- HDMI eARC
- No
- Voice assistants
- None
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4, SBC codec and A2DP; maker quotes 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.
- 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.
- Size
- Maker lists 410 × 92.7 × 73.7 mm; current UK weight is 1.037 kg.
- Colours
- 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.
Pros and cons
Pros
- USB-C audio and power through one cable
- Bluetooth 5.4, analogue input and headphone output
- Compact 41 cm enclosure with SuperWide processing
Cons
- No optical or HDMI input
- No Wi-Fi or AirPlay streaming
- Full output needs a suitable USB-C power supply
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Atmos | Connects by | Battery | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundbar | No | Bluetooth | – | 1.5 kg | 2024 | |
| Soundbar | No | Bluetooth | – | 1.8 kg | 2025 | |
| Soundbar | No | Bluetooth | – | – | Jul 2025 |
Sources
- uk.creative.com/p/speakers/sound-blaster-gs3
- jp.creative.com/corporate/pressroom
- support.creative.com/Products/ProductDetails.aspx
- support.creative.com/manuals/welcome.aspx
Photo: Creative official press artwork
- Sound Blaster GS3 — Opposite angled front view with RGB lighting: Creative official press artwork
- Sound Blaster GS3 — Front view: Creative official press artwork
- Sound Blaster GS3 — Rear view with port opening: Creative official press artwork
- Sound Blaster GS3 — Top view: Creative official press artwork
- Sound Blaster GS3 — Integral side control and headphone-socket detail: Creative official press artwork
- Sound Blaster GS3 — Rear three-quarter view: Creative official press artwork
