Product Comparison: Creative iRoar Go vs Bose SoundLink Color II


General Specifications
Brand
Creative
Bose
Model
iRoar Go
SoundLink Color II
Origin
China
China
About the product
A nod to the legacy of Roar speakers, the advent of the award-winning Creative iRoar Go is a testament to our engineers' relentless pursuit for innovation. Breaking boundaries and pushing limits, the iRoar Go extols the virtues of Roar DNA.
From the pool to the park to the patio, the SoundLink Color Bluetooth speaker II is your go-to companion for life’s great adventures. Innovative Bose technology packs big sound into a small, water-resistant speaker that’s tough enough to take wherever your day takes you.
Key Specs
Power output
33 W
17 W
Connection Type
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth 4.2
Range
33 ft.
30 ft.
Battery Life
12 hour(s)
8 hour(s)
Dynamic Configuration
5 drivers
2 drivers
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Creative iRoar Go Portable Bluetooth Speaker
  • Finally I've found the perfect Bluetooth speaker.
  • Bluetooth connection is good. I recommend.
  • Connects easily via Bluetooth. Perfect.
  • To control the iRoar Go remotely I'm using the SB Connect app on iPhone via Bluetooth.
  • The Bluetooth connected quickly. I like it.
Bose SoundLink Color II Bluetooth Speaker
  • The Bluetooth speaker exceeded my expectations. Fantastic range.
  • The range for Bluetooth is great.
  • The charge on the battery last for a good 10 hours or more.
  • Great sound clarity and range!
  • The range is amazing. I've left the speaker upstairs on one end of the house.
Size & Weight
Color
Black
Blue
Height
3.81 in.
5.25 in.
Width
7.56 in.
5 in.
Depth
2.12 in.
2.25 in.
Weight
1.78 lbs.
1.2 lbs.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Creative iRoar Go Portable Bluetooth Speaker
  • Love the build quality and the sound for such a small device.
  • Small but packs a real audio punch!
  • Sounds great for its relatively small size.
  • This speaker is small, light and portable.
  • I found the perfect blend of small size and excellent audio quality.
Bose SoundLink Color II Bluetooth Speaker
  • Perfect size. It’s party time!
  • The size of this bluetooth speaker compared to what it puts out is outstanding.
  • Small size, big sound! I like it.
  • Lightweight and size make it very portable and versatile.
  • Great sound for a compact size.
Features
Controls
Buttons
Buttons
Material
Aluminum / Plastic
Silicon
Display Type
No
No
Battery Type
Lithium-ion polymer
Lithium-ion polymer
Supported Systems
Smartphones / Tablets, PC
Smartphones / Tablets, PC
Hand Strap
No
No
Protection
IPX6 waterproof
Water-resistant
Accessories Included
AC power adapter, Interchangeable adapter plugs, Micro USB cable, AUX cable
Micro USB cable
Extras
Two high-performance amplifiers, The iRoar Go is the perfect companion, USB audio for your PS4, Easy pairing
Siri/GoogleAssistant, Bose Connect app, Stereo & Party mode, Bose SimpleSync Technology, Built to go
What customers say about "Features"
Creative iRoar Go Portable Bluetooth Speaker
  • Well made good sound and features.
  • Lots of features and charging accessories.
  • It is waterproof, a nice feature for the UK weather.
  • A nice feature is the option to record your own voice or phone conversations.
  • A very portable, stylish, feature packed Bluetooth speaker.
Bose SoundLink Color II Bluetooth Speaker
  • Great sound and easy control!
  • Great built, sturdy and easy access to control.
  • Easy to connect and stay connected, intuitive controls.
  • Clean appearance, controls easy to access. Battery performance has been good thus far.
  • The volume controls on the Soundlink do not work!
Interfaces
AUX In
Yes
Yes
Ethernet Port
No
No
Micro USB
Yes
Yes
USB
Yes
No
Lightning Port
No
No
NFC
Yes
Yes
Card Slot
Yes
No
What customers say about "Interfaces"
Creative iRoar Go Portable Bluetooth Speaker
  • Has micro SD card slot, USB, auxiliary and 15v power supply. Perfect.
  • Has an AUX cable to connect. I like it.
  • It comes with many connectivity options USB, micro-SD and audio AUX, in addition to the core Bluetooth function.
  • Play via AUX cable (for example from CD player).
  • Good speaker with great connectivity options. I recommend.
Bose SoundLink Color II Bluetooth Speaker
  • USB port allows me to charge the device with my portable solar panels.
  • You can hook it up to Bluetooth or do an AUX cable.
  • The Bluetooth works good and it has a AUX input jack for my old school iPod.
  • They use micro USB instead of the newer USB C.
  • Very short (20 inch) USB cable with no USB power adapter.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
MSRP
129.95 $
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