Experts recommend Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 more than Razer Leviathan V2
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 over Razer Leviathan V2, but both Computer Speakers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 received 2 recommendations: from PC Gamer (5 Dec 2024) and IGN (2 Jan 2025). Razer Leviathan V2 was also endorsed 2 times: by CNET (17 Dec 2024) and PCMag (18 Nov 2024). However, experts generally ranked Razer Leviathan V2 lower than Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 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  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | -1 | $330 |  Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 The Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 is a versatile and high-quality soundbar that offers impressive sound quality, multiple connectivity options, and customizable features, making it a great investment for gamers and movie enthusiasts. | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | 5 |
| 26 | - | $200 |  Razer Leviathan V2 The Razer Leviathan V2 is a customizable and powerful soundbar with limited wired connectivity options but excellent Bluetooth connectivity, making it a great choice for gamers and media enthusiasts who want an immersive audio experience. | 11 | - | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 5 Dec 2024 PC Gamer ranked Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 as #4
Rank Computer Speaker Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 7 Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 Best gaming soundbar... ... ... Source: www.pcgamer.com - On 2 Jan 2025 IGN ranked Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 as #5
Rank Computer Speaker Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 9 Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 Best Surround Sound Speakers for PCs... ... ... Source: www.ign.com - On 17 Dec 2024 CNET ranked Razer Leviathan V2 as #11
Rank Computer Speaker Comment ... ... ... #11 out of 11 Razer Leviathan V2 Best Gamer-Friendly PC SoundbarSource: www.cnet.com - On 18 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked Razer Leviathan V2 as #9
Rank Computer Speaker Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 10 Razer Leviathan V2 Best Soundbar for Gamers... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com
After counting and adding up the 81 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 outranks Razer Leviathan V2. This is not to say that Razer Leviathan V2 is a bad option. Like Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 outranks Razer Leviathan V2 by 4 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2 is more critically acclaimed than Razer Leviathan V2.
| 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 [18]
Total expert reviews: 18
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 9
| Highest score by cravingtech.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 18 reviews | 91 |
| Lowest score by cordbusters.co.uk | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- FLAGSHIP MULTI-CHANNEL GAMING SOUNDBAR - Forged in aluminum and constructed with superior engineering materials, the Sound Blaster Katana V2 is sleeker, more refined, and up to 68% more powerful than its predecessor. Bring your games to life with natural and realistic sound reproduction via true 5.1 channel hi-res playback with certified Dolby Audio decoder, or blast your music away and enjoy detailed undistorted sound even at high volumes
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From Seller:
- Multi-Driver PC Soundbar & Subwoofer: Packed with 2 full-range drivers, a down-firing subwoofer, and more, this all-in-one sound system is designed to provide full-range, high-fidelity sound that elevates your audio experience.Waterproof : No
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