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  • Avg. price: ~£35
  • Audio output power: 15.00 W
  • Battery life: 12 hours
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: 4.2
  • Weight: 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.

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%

6.6

Technical Score

20.0%

6.6

User score

Good
6.6

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%

6.8

Audio

20.0%

6.5

Battery

18.0%

7.7

Durability

16.0%

5.6

Connectivity

8.0%

5.0

Controls

3.0%

9.3

Design

3.0%

4.5

Smart features

Good
6.6

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%

5.0

Popularity

User score:
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3.9
(23)
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3.4
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3.7
(37)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Good
  • 6.3
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.0

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    9.7

    Weight

    15.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

  • 4.5
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.5

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    5.2

    Battery life

    15.0%

    9.7

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 4.6
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    2.5

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    9.7

    Weight

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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.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker HP Roar Plus

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%

6.8

Audio

20.0%

6.5

Battery

18.0%

7.7

Durability

16.0%

5.6

Connectivity

8.0%

5.0

Controls

3.0%

9.3

Design

3.0%

4.5

Smart features

6.6
HP Roar Plus has a technical score of 6.55 points, which is lower than 65.3% 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%

5.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.9
(23)
amazon
3.4
(3)
United States
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3.7
(37)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

6.6
HP Roar Plus has a user score of 6.65 points, which is lower than 92.5% 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.
5.0
HP Roar Plus has a popularity of 5 points, which is higher than 53.9% 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%

10

Price

7.6
HP Roar Plus 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

15.00 W
HP Roar Plus has an audio output power of 15.00 W which is lower than that of 58.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 2.7% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 15.00 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

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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
HP Roar Plus 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

3.00 dB
HP Roar Plus has a frequency response tolerance of 3.00 dB which is lower than that of 23.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 69.2% of portable speakers.
Frequency-response tolerance: ±3.00 dB.
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

80.00 Hz
HP Roar Plus has a lowest frequency of 80.00 Hz which is higher than that of 68.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.4% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 80.00 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
HP Roar Plus 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

4.2
HP Roar Plus 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.
Bluetooth version: 4.2.
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

10.00 m
HP Roar Plus has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 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

?
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

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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

12 hours
HP Roar Plus 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
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

1,500 mAh
HP Roar Plus 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
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

3 hours
HP Roar Plus 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
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

?
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
HP Roar Plus 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+

?
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
HP Roar Plus 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

?
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

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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

no
HP Roar Plus does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
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
HP Roar Plus 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
HP Roar Plus 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

no
HP Roar Plus does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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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

530 g
HP Roar Plus 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
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

7.4 cm
HP Roar Plus 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
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

18.8 cm
HP Roar Plus 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
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

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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
HP Roar Plus 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
HP Roar Plus 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
HP Roar Plus does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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HP Roar Plus vs the average portable speaker

  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    HP Roar Plus 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.
    What it is: Indicates whether the microphones can reduce surrounding noise during capture.
    When it matters: When calls or voice commands must remain clear around background noise.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    HP Roar Plus has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    HP Roar Plus 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

    HP Roar Plus has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • Has a power bank function
    HP Roar Plus 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

    HP Roar Plus has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 1 more USB ports
    HP Roar Plus has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    Physical USB ports: 2.
    What it is: The number of USB ports available on the speaker.
    When it matters: When several wired accessories or storage devices need USB connections.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    HP Roar Plus has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • 1 more microphones
    HP Roar Plus has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 2.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    HP Roar Plus has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).2 vs 1
  • Includes a power adapter
    HP Roar Plus 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

    HP Roar Plus includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports playback mute
    HP Roar Plus supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
    What it is: Indicates whether audio or microphone output can be muted directly.
    When it matters: When audio needs to be silenced immediately from the speaker.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    HP Roar Plus supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • Includes a travel bag
    HP Roar Plus includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
    What it is: Indicates whether a carrying bag or case is included.
    When it matters: When you want protection and easier carrying away from home.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    HP Roar Plus includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    HP Roar Plus has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    HP Roar Plus has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 1 more microphones
    HP Roar Plus has more microphones than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • 1 more USB ports
    HP Roar Plus has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Has a power bank function
    HP Roar Plus has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Includes a power adapter
    HP Roar Plus includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • Supports playback mute
    HP Roar Plus supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
  • Includes a travel bag
    HP Roar Plus includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • 5 cm shorter
    HP Roar Plus is shorter than the average portable speaker (7.4 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 270 g lighter
    HP Roar Plus is lighter than the average portable speaker (530 g vs 800 g).

Total
Overall
Audio
Connectivity
Battery
Controls
Design
  • 4,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    HP Roar Plus has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 16000 Hz.
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    HP Roar Plus has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 80.00 Hz.
  • 5 W less audio output power
    HP Roar Plus has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 15.00 W.
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    HP Roar Plus has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
  • 1,100 mAh less battery capacity
    HP Roar Plus has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • Is not water resistant
    HP Roar Plus is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    HP Roar Plus does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • 5 older
    HP Roar Plus was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2014 vs 2019).
    Release year: 2014.
  • Is not water resistant
    HP Roar Plus 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

    HP Roar Plus is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 4,000 Hz lower maximum frequency
    HP Roar Plus has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 16000 Hz.
    What it is: The highest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When upper-treble extension and high-frequency detail matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 20000 Hz

    HP Roar Plus has a lower maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (16,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).16000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    HP Roar Plus 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

    HP Roar Plus does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
  • 1,100 mAh less battery capacity
    HP Roar Plus has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,500 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

    HP Roar Plus has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (1,500 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).1500 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 20 Hz less deep bass extension
    HP Roar Plus has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 80.00 Hz.
    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

    HP Roar Plus has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (80 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).80.00 Hz vs 60.00 Hz
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    HP Roar Plus has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
    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

    HP Roar Plus has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).4.2 vs 5.0
  • 5 W less audio output power
    HP Roar Plus has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 15.00 W.
    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

    HP Roar Plus has less audio output power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 20.00 W).15.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • 20.4% lower user score
    HP Roar Plus has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.65 vs 8.000).
    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.
    HP Roar Plus has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.65 vs 8.000).6.65 vs 8
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Overall
Audio
Connectivity
Battery
Durability
Controls
Smart features

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom
amazon
3.9
23 Reviews
amazon
3.4
3 Reviews
United States
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3.7
37 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

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 dislike 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

Expert reviews

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