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Creative Ziisound D3x Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~ÂŁ130Audio output power:24.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:2.1Weight:1790 g

Creative Ziisound D3x 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.

Creative Ziisound D3x
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 55% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

7.4

User score

â–˛Better than 55% of portable speakers
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 59% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–˛Better than 59%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 54% of models
Score components

32%

6.7

Audio

20%

7.2

Battery

18%

7.8

Durability

16%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

5.2

Controls

3%

7.2

Design

3%

4.3

Smart features

â–˛Better than 54%
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–ĽWorse than 83%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Creative Ziisound D3x

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
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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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 54% of models
Score components:

32%

6.7

Audio

20%

7.2

Battery

18%

7.8

Durability

16%

5.7

Connectivity

8%

5.2

Controls

3%

7.2

Design

3%

4.3

Smart features

6.6
User score
User score
7.4/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–Ľ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
6.1/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 64% of models
Popularity:
Creative Ziisound D3x has a popularity score of 6.1 points, which is higher than 64% of products in this category.
6.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–˛ Better than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.7
Audio output power
24 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 24 W which is higher than that of 58.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
55 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 55 Hz which is lower than that of 55.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.2% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
2.1
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 2.1 which is older than that of 92% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.3% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
?
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
no
This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Uses replaceable disposable batteries rather than a built-in rechargeable battery.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
?
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
?
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
no
This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
1,790 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 1,790 g which is heavier than that of 69% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
9.5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker 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
41 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 41 cm which is wider than that of 93.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Depth
9 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 9 cm which is deeper than that of 54.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.9% of portable speakers.
Carry options
none
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
no
This portable speaker does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Creative Ziisound D3x vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 5 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (55 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    55 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 4 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (24 W vs 20 W).
    24 W vs 20 W
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • 5 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (55 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    55 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 4 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (24 W vs 20 W).
    24 W vs 20 W
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Uses replaceable disposable batteries rather than a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 22.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (41 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    41 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 990 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,790 g vs 800 g).
    1,790 g vs 800 g
  • 7.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
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    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 distribution
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    the average portable speaker
    Creative Ziisound D3x has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.43 vs 8).
    7.43 vs 8
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 2.9 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (2.1 vs 5).
    2.1 vs 5
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Uses replaceable disposable batteries rather than a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 22.9 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (41 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    41 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 990 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,790 g vs 800 g).
    1,790 g vs 800 g
  • 8 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2011 vs 2019).
    2011 vs 2019

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siliconrepublic.com
19/03/2012
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custompcreview.com
25/06/2012
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techradar.com
27/10/2012
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pcmasters.de
29/02/2012
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hardwareluxx.de
16/09/2012
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Review: Creative's Wireless Streaming Solution ZiiSound D3x and DSx | Hardwareluxx
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connect.de
18/06/2012
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techradar.com
27/10/2012
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custompcreview.com
25/06/2012
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siliconrepublic.com
19/03/2012
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Creative Ziisound D3x

  • Modular and scalable design allowing pairing with up to three D3x units and a DSx subwoofer for a multi-speaker system
  • Sleek and minimalist aesthetics suitable for most living room decors
  • Support for high-quality aptX Bluetooth audio codec providing clearer wireless streaming
  • Decent volume output and clear mid-to-high frequencies for a compact unit
  • Straightforward pairing process with a dedicated physical 'Link' button

What customers don't like about Creative Ziisound D3x

  • Underwhelming bass response and flat low-end audio performance when used as a standalone single speaker
  • Lack of true stereo soundstage and claustrophobic sound profile without expanding to a multi-unit setup
  • Absence of a dedicated physical remote control to adjust volume from a distance
  • High overall cost when purchasing multiple units to achieve a complete 3.1 channel system
  • Older Bluetooth version limitations (Bluetooth 2.1) and potential playback or connectivity issues with modern modern smartphones

Verdict

The Creative ZiiSound D3x is a modular Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR soundbar speaker featuring 24W total RMS output (12W per channel), a 10-meter wireless range, and a rigid, vibration-minimizing monocoque chassis measuring 3.7 x 16.1 x 3.5 inches and weighing 3.96 lbs. Its main characteristics and advantages include an integrated 3.5mm AUX-in port, high-fidelity audio processing via the aptX codec, and an expandable link ecosystem that allows wireless daisy-chaining with up to three D3x units and a DSx subwoofer for custom multi-channel configurations. However, major downsides include a dependency on an external wall adapter due to the total absence of a built-in rechargeable battery, a lack of deep standalone bass reproduction, a slightly flat soundstage when used as a single speaker, and the reliance on an outdated Bluetooth version.

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