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Creative XF1
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Creative · XF1

XF1

Released July 2026

A two-way desktop speaker pair with 72 W RMS rated output, Bluetooth 6.0 with LDAC, USB-C audio, a subwoofer output and adjustable parametric EQ.

Type
Speaker
Atmos
No
Connects by
Bluetooth
Battery
–
Weight
2.65 kg

Specifications

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Sound

Type
Speaker
Channels
2.0
Dolby Atmos
No
Drivers
Two 3-inch woofers and two ¾-inch tweeters across the pair, in MDF enclosures. Bespoke woofers are designed using Finite Element Analysis.
Amplifiers
Fully active two-way design with DSP and dedicated amplification for every driver. Maker rates 2 × 26 W RMS for the woofers and 2 × 10 W RMS for the tweeters, totalling 72 W RMS.
Frequency response
Maker range 55 Hz–40 kHz, with no response tolerance specified. Signal-to-noise ratio ≥85 dB; THD+N <1% in the launch specification, without further measurement conditions.
Audio formats
USB-C digital audio up to 24-bit/96 kHz; analogue line input and LDAC Bluetooth playback. Maker lists both Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification.
Room tuning
10-band parametric EQ, preset management and Desktop Mode in Creative Nexus; no automatic microphone calibration is specified.

Connections

Wi-Fi
No
Bluetooth
Yes
AirPlay
No
HDMI eARC
No
Voice assistants
None
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP and AVRCP, with SBC, AAC and LDAC codecs; maker quotes up to 10 m in open space, affected by walls and structures.
Ports
USB-C audio, 3.5 mm stereo analogue line input, dedicated powered-subwoofer output, four-pin speaker interconnect and DC power. Subwoofer connection has automatic mode switching.
Streaming
Bluetooth audio from a compatible source; no Wi-Fi or AirPlay receiver.
App
Creative Nexus for Windows 10 or later (64-bit), iOS 17 or later and Android 10 or later; 10-band parametric EQ and stored listening presets.

Design

Weight
2.65 kg
Controls
Front multifunction knob for power, volume and source selection; rear Bluetooth pairing button and energy-saving switch.
Mounting
Detachable cork stands tilt the speakers towards the listener by 15°; included screws secure the stands.
Size
Each speaker: 155 × 99.7 × 191 mm in the maker’s L × W × H order. Left 1.29 kg and right 1.36 kg; top-level weight is their 2.65 kg sum, not a shipping weight.
Colours
Black or white
In the box
Left and right speakers, power adapter with region-specific interchangeable plugs, 1.5 m USB-A to USB-C data cable, 2 m four-pin interconnect cable, two cork stands with screws and printed quick-start/compliance/warranty documentation.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Separate amplification for each woofer and tweeter
  • USB-C audio, LDAC Bluetooth and analogue input
  • Included angled cork stands and powered-subwoofer output

Cons

  • No optical or HDMI input
  • No Wi-Fi or AirPlay streaming

Closest rivals

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TypeAtmosConnects byBatteryWeightReleased
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BoseLifestyle Ultra Speaker
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Sources

  1. uk.creative.com/p/speakers/creative-xf1
  2. sg.creative.com/corporate/pressroom
  3. support.creative.com/Products/ProductDetails.aspx
  4. support.creative.com/manuals/welcome.aspx
  5. jp.creative.com/corporate/pressroom

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