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HP Roar Plus Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Audio output power:15.00 WBattery life:12 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:530 g

HP Roar Plus 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.

HP Roar Plus
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical score

20%

6.6

User score

▼Worse than 73% of portable speakers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 71%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

32%

6.4

Audio

20%

6.4

Battery

18%

6.9

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

5.0

Controls

3%

9.2

Design

3%

4.4

Smart features

▼Worse than 68%
6.6

User score

User score
6.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

4.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 94%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker HP Roar Plus

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

32%

6.4

Audio

20%

6.4

Battery

18%

6.9

Durability

16%

5.5

Connectivity

8%

5.0

Controls

3%

9.2

Design

3%

4.4

Smart features

6.3
User score
User score
6.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

4.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.6
Popularity
Popularity
4.9/ 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
▲ Better than 54% of models
Popularity:
HP Roar Plus has a popularity score of 4.9 points, which is higher than 53.9% of products in this category.
4.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
Audio output power
15 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 15 W which is lower than that of 58.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.7% 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
3 dB
Market range: <3 dB – >6 dB
This portable speaker has a frequency response tolerance of 3 dB which is lower than that of 23.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 69.2% of portable speakers.
Lowest frequency
80 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 80 Hz which is higher than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.4% 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
4.2
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% 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
?
Bluetooth LE Audio
?
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Battery life
12 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 12 hours which is longer than that of 47.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 15.7% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
1,500 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 1,500 mAh which is smaller than that of 77.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.1% of portable speakers.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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
530 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 530 g which is lighter than that of 64.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Height
7.4 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 7.4 cm which is shorter than that of 76.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Width
18.8 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 18.8 cm which is wider than that of 52.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
?
Carry options
strap
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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.
Firmware update method
?
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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HP Roar Plus vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 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.
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more microphones
    This portable speaker has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 2.57x cheaper
    HP Roar Plus is cheaper than the average portable speaker (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 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.
  • 1 more microphones
    This portable speaker has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 5 cm shorter
    This portable speaker is shorter than the average portable speaker (7.4 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    7.4 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 270 g lighter
    This portable speaker is lighter than the average portable speaker (530 g vs 800 g).
    530 g vs 800 g
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 4,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • 1,100 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    80 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 5 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 20 W).
    15 W vs 20 W
  • 21.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 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
    HP Roar Plus
    the average portable speaker
    HP Roar Plus has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.61 vs 8).
    6.61 vs 8
  • 21.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.6/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    HP Roar Plus
    the average portable speaker
    HP Roar Plus has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.61 vs 8).
    6.61 vs 8
  • 1.5% worse value for money
    HP Roar Plus offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.43 vs 7.5).
    7.43 vs 7.55
  • 4,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    This portable speaker has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    80 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 5 W less audio output power
    This portable speaker has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 20 W).
    15 W vs 20 W
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 1,100 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    1,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 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.
  • 5 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2014 vs 2019).
    2014 vs 2019

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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geekdad.com
08/12/2015
Summary of the review
Sound Gifts for the Audiophile
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michael-bickel.de
15/02/2016
Summary of the review
HP Roar Plus Bluetooth speaker with great sound
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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 HP Roar Plus

  • Good overall clarity and audio quality at moderate distances
  • Quick and seamless Bluetooth pairing process
  • Solid build quality and an appealing triangular design
  • Features a helpful 3.5mm AUX input for wired audio connections
  • Anti-slip rubber strips on the bottom to prevent sliding
  • Comes with a convenient protective travel pouch
  • Displays battery percentage directly on iOS status bars

What customers don't like about HP Roar Plus

  • Noticeable sound distortion, crackling, and tinny audio at higher volumes
  • Weak bass performance compared to modern competitor speakers
  • Struggles with smooth connection switching between multiple paired devices
  • Slow charging speeds via an outdated Mini-USB port
  • Lacks advanced Bluetooth features like AptX support
  • Battery life drops significantly down to 3–4 hours under heavy usage

Verdict

The **HP Roar Plus** is a portable wireless Bluetooth speaker featuring a distinctive triangular design paired with an internal passive radiator, sound-shaping **Digital Signal Processor** (DSP), and Smart Amp technology to deliver full stereo audio with a **15W RMS** output. Main characteristics and pros include a reliable **10-meter** wireless range, dual-device simultaneous Bluetooth syncing, True Wireless Stereo (TWS) pairing for two units, a noise-canceling speakerphone microphone, up to **12 hours** of battery life, and an integrated full-size USB-A port that functions as an emergency smartphone charger. However, some users have noted minor cons, including occasional auto-restarts after prolonged continuous use and temporary connectivity lag when juggling multiple paired devices.

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