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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • Audio output power: 20.00 W
  • Battery life: 7 hours
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: ?
  • Weight: 980 g

Creative Airwave HD review. Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.

Score components:

80.0%

6.3

Technical Score

20.0%

8.0

User score

Good
6.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

7.2

Audio

20.0%

5.1

Battery

18.0%

5.8

Durability

16.0%

7.1

Connectivity

8.0%

4.3

Controls

3.0%

8.2

Design

3.0%

5.3

Smart features

Good
8.0

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

7.4

User reviews

30.0%

9.3

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.7
(144)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Excellent
  • 5.8
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.0

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.2

    Weight

    15.0%

    2.2

    Battery life

  • 3.9
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    2.2

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.2

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 6.0
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    ?

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    3.1

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.2

    Weight

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Verdict

The Creative Airwave HD is a compact, triangular portable wireless speaker weighing approximately 980 grams and measuring roughly 26 x 11 x 11 centimeters. It features Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, multipoint pairing for two devices simultaneously, and tap-to-pair Near Field Communication (NFC). The audio system is powered by dual 76.1mm full-range drivers tilted upward at a 30-degree angle for direct projection, utilizing a built-in Super Charged Amplifier with aptX and AAC codec support for high-quality audio. Its integrated lithium-ion battery offers up to 7 hours of playback and charges via micro-USB, while a concealed microphone turns the unit into a speakerphone. Main pros include its surprisingly loud volume, spacious sound projection, auxiliary input flexibility, and sturdy build quality. However, cons include a slower Bluetooth pairing response time, a slightly unrefined exterior finish, and audio that lacks the absolute crispness, precision, and fine detail found in higher-end models.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Creative Airwave HD

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

7.2

Audio

20.0%

5.1

Battery

18.0%

5.8

Durability

16.0%

7.1

Connectivity

8.0%

4.3

Controls

3.0%

8.2

Design

3.0%

5.3

Smart features

6.3
Creative Airwave HD has a technical score of 6.26 points, which is lower than 81% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

7.4

User reviews

30.0%

9.3

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.7
(144)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

8.0
Creative Airwave HD has a user score of 7.96 points, which is lower than 80% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
9.3
Creative Airwave HD has a popularity of 9.3 points, which is higher than 65.4% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

7.6
Creative Airwave HD has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.6 points, which is lower than 59.4% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

20.00 W
Creative Airwave HD has an audio output power of 20.00 W which is higher than that of 46.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.4% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 20.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

76.00 mm
Creative Airwave HD has a driver unit size of 76.00 mm which is larger than that of 76.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 76.00 mm.
Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

2
Creative Airwave HD has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 2.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Creative Airwave HD supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

?
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

?
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

A2DP; AVRCP; HFP
Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Creative Airwave HD does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

7 hours
Creative Airwave HD has a battery life of 7 hours which is shorter than that of 80.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.3% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

1,200 mAh
Creative Airwave HD has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh which is smaller than that of 81.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 4.6% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

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Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

5 W
Creative Airwave HD has a maximum charging input power of 5 W which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 38.5% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Creative Airwave HD has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

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Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

no
Creative Airwave HD is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

?
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

0 m
Creative Airwave HD is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Creative Airwave HD lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

?
Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

?
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Creative Airwave HD does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Creative Airwave HD does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Creative Airwave HD supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

980 g
Creative Airwave HD weighs 980 g which is heavier than that of 55.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

9.5 cm
Creative Airwave HD has a height of 9.5 cm which is shorter than that of 64% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

26 cm
Creative Airwave HD has a width of 26 cm which is wider than that of 72% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

9.5 cm
Creative Airwave HD has a depth of 9.5 cm which is deeper than that of 58.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

?
Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Creative Airwave HD does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No supported user-accessible firmware update path.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

?
Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Creative Airwave HD does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No direct supported voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Creative Airwave HD does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Creative Airwave HD vs the average portable speaker

  • 26 mm larger main driver
    Creative Airwave HD has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 76.00 mm.
    What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
    When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 50 mm

    Creative Airwave HD has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50.00 mm).76.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Creative Airwave HD has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
    What it is: Shows whether the device uses separate left and right audio channels.
    When it matters: When true left-and-right channel playback matters without pairing a second speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Creative Airwave HD has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Supports aptX
    Creative Airwave HD supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
    Supports the base Qualcomm aptX codec.
    What it is: Indicates whether the Qualcomm aptX Bluetooth codec is supported.
    When it matters: When improved Bluetooth audio quality matters with compatible source devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Creative Airwave HD supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Has a power bank function
    Creative Airwave HD has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can send power to charge another device.
    When it matters: When the speaker should also charge a phone or another device.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Creative Airwave HD has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Supports fast pairing
    Creative Airwave HD supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
    Supports documented one-tap or quick device pairing.
    What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
    When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Creative Airwave HD supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Creative Airwave HD supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
    What it is: Shows whether NFC can be used to start Bluetooth pairing quickly.
    When it matters: When you want faster tap-to-pair setup with compatible devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Creative Airwave HD supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Creative Airwave HD includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated power adapter is included in the box.
    When it matters: When you want the required charging hardware supplied in the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Creative Airwave HD includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    Creative Airwave HD supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
    Supports the AAC Bluetooth audio codec.
    What it is: Indicates whether the AAC Bluetooth audio codec is supported.
    When it matters: When streaming from Apple devices or other AAC-focused sources matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Creative Airwave HD supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 26 mm larger main driver
    Creative Airwave HD has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50.00 mm).
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Creative Airwave HD has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Supports aptX
    Creative Airwave HD supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    Creative Airwave HD supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    Creative Airwave HD supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • Has a power bank function
    Creative Airwave HD has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Includes a power adapter
    Creative Airwave HD includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports fast pairing
    Creative Airwave HD supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.

Total
Audio
Connectivity
Battery
Controls
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Creative Airwave HD does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    Creative Airwave HD has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (7 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 1,400 mAh less battery capacity
    Creative Airwave HD has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    Creative Airwave HD has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
  • Is not water resistant
    Creative Airwave HD is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Creative Airwave HD does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Creative Airwave HD does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Creative Airwave HD does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
  • 7.9 cm wider
    Creative Airwave HD is wider than the average portable speaker (26 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 6 older
    Creative Airwave HD was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2013 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2013.
  • Is not water resistant
    Creative Airwave HD is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
    What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Creative Airwave HD is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 5 hours shorter battery life
    Creative Airwave HD has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (7 hours vs 12 hours).
    What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
    When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 h

    Creative Airwave HD has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (7 hours vs 12 hours).7 hours vs 12 hours
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    Creative Airwave HD does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
    When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Creative Airwave HD does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • 1,400 mAh less battery capacity
    Creative Airwave HD has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
    When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 5000 mAh

    Creative Airwave HD has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).1200 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Creative Airwave HD does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
    What it is: Shows whether passive radiators are used to reinforce bass output.
    When it matters: When enhanced bass response from a compact enclosure matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Creative Airwave HD does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Creative Airwave HD does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
    What it is: Indicates whether two compatible speakers can form a stereo pair.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should form separate left and right channels.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Creative Airwave HD does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Creative Airwave HD does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports true wireless speaker-to-speaker pairing.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should pair wirelessly for stereo playback.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Creative Airwave HD does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    Creative Airwave HD has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
    When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Creative Airwave HD has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).5 W vs 10 W
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Overall
Audio
Battery
Durability
Controls
Design
Smart features

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
3.7
144 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Creative Airwave HD?

  • One-touch Bluetooth pairing using NFC technology
  • Multipoint connectivity allows syncing two devices simultaneously
  • Loud audio output with a wide, spacious soundfield
  • Noticeable and solid bass delivery for its size
  • Stellar battery life that frequently outperforms official specifications
  • Unique, modern triangular design
  • Includes a built-in microphone for hands-free phone calls

What customers dislike about Creative Airwave HD?

  • Average plastic build quality that can feel slightly cheap or creaky
  • Audio can lack vocal clarity and sound compressed or flat at higher volumes
  • Heavy bass can feel overwhelming or muddy in small, enclosed rooms
  • No physical on-speaker tracking controls to skip or replay songs
  • Powering off requires holding the multifunction button for a tedious amount of time

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02/01/2014
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06/08/2013
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