The Sound Blaster GS5. Photo: Creative
Creative has announced the Sound Blaster GS5 soundbar. The latest addition in the Sound Blaster series of soundbars brings improvements over the previous GS3 while maintaining a compact form factor.
Equipped with larger drivers (85.09 x 54.87mm) and a built-in port tube, the GS5 is capable of a peak power output of 60W – up from the GS3’s 24W. The high power output means the GS5 should sound larger than its size suggests.
Speaking of size, it measures just 51cm in width and 8.26cm in height. This means it should slide right into most desk setups easily.
As with the GS3, the Sound Blaster GS5 has Creative’s SuperWide technology which is designed to create a more expansive and immersive soundstage. Users can choose between two SuperWide modes: Near Field, which is optimised for desktop use, and Far Field, which is designed for larger spaces like your living room.
There is a remote now. Photo: Creative
In terms of connectivity, the GS5 has a USB-C port, AUX input, optical-in, and Bluetooth 5.3 connection. This should cover most of your devices at home including TVs, PCs, and gaming consoles. Included together with the soundbar is a 30W power adapter, a USB-A to USB-C cable, and a remote control to make quick adjustments to the volume, SuperWide mode, and more.
All in all, the Sound Blaster GS5 looks like a neat option for users who are searching for an affordable but powerful soundbar for their desktop setup.
That said, it would be remiss of me not to mention that there's the Creative Stage, which is a soundbar that is just as compact, but then also comes with a separate subwoofer. If you don't mind sacrificing RGB and the extra space that the subwoofer takes up, the Creative Stage should deliver sound that is as good, if not better.
Pricing and availability
The Sound Blaster GS5 for yourself is on sale now for S$109 (RRP: S$119) and is available on Shopee, Lazada, and the official Creative store.
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