Experts recommend Creative Pebble V3 more than Creative Pebble Plus
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Creative Pebble V3 over Creative Pebble Plus, but both Computer Speakers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Creative Pebble V3 received 3 recommendations: from CNET (17 Dec 2024), Tom's Guide (21 Jun 2024) and Laptop Mag (28 Dec 2023). Creative Pebble Plus was also endorsed 3 times: by TechRadar (6 Nov 2024), PC Gamer (5 Dec 2024) and Digital Trends (27 Apr 2022). However, experts generally ranked Creative Pebble Plus lower than Creative Pebble V3 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Computer Speaker | CNET | TechRadar | Wirecutter | PCMag | Tom's Guide | PC Gamer | SoundGuys | Laptop Mag | Digital Trends | IGN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | - | $38 | Creative Pebble V3 The Creative Pebble V3 is a budget-friendly computer speaker that offers clear and bright audio with reliable sound quality and minimal distortion at high volume, making it a versatile and highly compatible device suitable for a variety of settings. | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 3 | - | - |
| 6 | - | $45 | Creative Pebble Plus The Creative Pebble Plus 2.1 USB-Powered Desktop Speakers are a great option for those who want a simple and easy-to-use speaker with decent bass performance, delivering great sound quality and perfect for those who value portability and ease of use. | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 6 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 6 Nov 2024
TechRadar ranked Creative Pebble Plus as #2 Rank Computer Speaker Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Creative Pebble Plus The best budget PC speakers... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 5 Dec 2024
PC Gamer ranked Creative Pebble Plus as #2 Rank Computer Speaker Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 7 Creative Pebble Plus The best budget computer speakers... ... ... Source: www.pcgamer.com - On 27 Apr 2022
Digital Trends ranked Creative Pebble Plus as #6 Rank Computer Speaker Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 6 Creative Pebble Plus The best budget computer speakersSource: www.digitaltrends.com - On 17 Dec 2024
CNET ranked Creative Pebble V3 as #3 Rank Computer Speaker Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 11 Creative Pebble V3 Best cheap USB-C PC speakers with Bluetooth... ... ... Source: www.cnet.com - On 21 Jun 2024
Tom's Guide ranked Creative Pebble V3 as #2 Rank Computer Speaker Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 Creative Pebble V3 Ideal for small spaces and great value... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 28 Dec 2023
Laptop Mag ranked Creative Pebble V3 as #3 Rank Computer Speaker Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 12 Creative Pebble V3 Best budget computer speakers... ... ... Source: www.laptopmag.com
After counting and adding up the 81 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Creative Pebble V3 outranks Creative Pebble Plus. This is not to say that Creative Pebble Plus is a bad option. Like Creative Pebble V3, it is recommended by experts, but less.
| Rank | Change | Price | Computer Speaker | CNET | TechRadar | Wirecutter | PCMag | Tom's Guide | PC Gamer | SoundGuys | Laptop Mag | Digital Trends | IGN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $103 | Logitech Z407 The Logitech Z407 is a compact and affordable speaker system that delivers impressive sound quality, offers both wired and wireless connectivity options, and is highly compatible with a wide range of devices. | 5 | 1 | - | 6 | - | 3 | - | - | 4 | - |
| 2 | - | $236 | Logitech G560 The Logitech G560 computer speakers offer powerful and immersive sound, versatile connectivity options, and customizable RGB lighting, making them a great choice for gamers and music enthusiasts. | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | 4 | - | 5 | - |
| 3 | - | $57 | Creative Pebble Pro | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 3 |
| 4 | - | $279 | Audioengine A2 Plus The Audioengine A2 Plus Computer Speakers are highly regarded for their audio performance, versatility, and range of connectivity options, making them some of the best computer speakers for under $300. | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 1 | - |
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Expert reviews [11]
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by musicphotolife.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 11 reviews | 88 |
| Lowest score by AI | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
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| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [17]
- with a score: 6
- without a score: 11
| Highest score by jayceooi.com | 92 |
| Average score based on 17 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by Expert Reviews | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- POWERFUL DOWN-FIRING SUBWOOFER | The Creative Pebble Plus features a newly designed standalone 4” down-firing ported subwoofer for remarkable power and depth, providing a significant audio performance upgrade over its predecessor
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- POWERFUL AND AMPLIFIED USB AUDIO | With a larger custom-tuned 2.25" full-range drivers, the Creative Pebble V3 is now 50% louder, and delivers richer, more powerful audio, with enhanced bass reproduction. Additionally, you can push your audio further with a built-in gain switch for amplified audio (requires a 10W USB-C or USB-A port) and firing acoustics power of 8W RMS and peak power of up to 16W
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