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Creative Stage 360 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£?N. of audio channels:2.1Audio output power:?HDMI ARC type:ARC

Creative Stage 360 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications, 17 expert and video reviews and 3 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Creative Stage 360
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components

35%

5.9

Technical score

30%

8.1

List score

25%

8.7

Reviews score

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▲Better than 76% of soundbars
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Value for money

Value for money
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

?

Price

Price not known yet
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 52% of models
Score components

25%

5.4

Audio

18%

5.8

Formats

16%

7.4

Connectivity

14%

5.6

Controls

12%

6.0

HDMI

10%

4.6

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

▲Better than 52%
8.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 97% of models

80%

8.7

Average grade

20%

8.8

Popularity

Grades by review (17)
17 videos, average 8.9/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
★Better than 97%
8.1

List score

List score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (3)
List score: in 3 of 107 lists (3%)
▲Better than 84%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Creative Stage 360

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Reviewers love the compact design and sound, but find the subwoofer weak, value questionable and Dolby Atmos divisive.
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Ranked #64 of 324 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar Creative Stage 360

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 52% of models
Score components:

25%

5.4

Audio

18%

5.8

Formats

16%

7.4

Connectivity

14%

5.6

Controls

12%

6.0

HDMI

10%

4.6

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

5.9
Reviews score
8.7
List score
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the soundbar's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a soundbar with a good balance between audio quality, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

?

Price

8.2
N. of audio channels
2.1
This soundbar offers 2.1 audio channels, more than 42.2% of soundbars and equal to 27.6% of soundbars.
Audio output power
?
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
50 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This soundbar reaches a minimum frequency of 50 Hz, lower than 44.6% of soundbars and equal to 12.5% of soundbars.
Max frequency
20,000 Hz
Market range: <19k Hz – >20k Hz
This soundbar reaches a maximum frequency of 20,000 Hz, higher than 17.5% of soundbars and equal to 76.8% of soundbars.
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What reviewers say
Dolby Atmos
yes
This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos. 70% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS:X
no
This soundbar does not support DTS:X. 16.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby TrueHD
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby TrueHD. 16.5% of soundbars include this feature.
DTS-HD Master Audio
no
This soundbar does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. 7.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Dolby Digital Plus
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital Plus. 25.3% of soundbars include this feature.
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What reviewers say
N. of HDMI inputs
?
Wi-Fi connectivity
?
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This soundbar supports Bluetooth connectivity. 4.6% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
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Smartphone app
no
This soundbar does not have smartphone app. 42.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
yes
This soundbar has remote control. 17.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Control panel
yes
This soundbar has control panel. 5.5% of soundbars offer this feature.
Voice assistant compatibility
no
This soundbar does not support voice assistant compatibility. 36.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Far-field microphones
no
This soundbar does not have far-field microphones. 7.1% of soundbars offer this feature.
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What reviewers say
HDMI version
2
This soundbar has HDMI 2, which is more capable than 57.2% of soundbars and equal to 14% of soundbars.
HDMI ARC type
ARC
This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is more advanced than what 24.7% of soundbars and the same as what 46.5% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
?
HDMI pass-through resolution
none
This soundbar passes through none, which is lower resolution than 27.2% of soundbars and equal to 72.8% of soundbars.
HDMI pass-through frame rate
60 fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to 60 fps, higher than 79% of soundbars and equal to 16.2% of soundbars.
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AirPlay
no
This soundbar does not support AirPlay. 19.9% of soundbars include this feature.
Chromecast built-in
no
This soundbar does not support Chromecast built-in. 11.4% of soundbars include this feature.
Spotify Connect
?
TIDAL Connect
no
This soundbar does not support TIDAL Connect. 9.2% of soundbars include this feature.
Amazon Music native support
no
This soundbar does not support native Amazon Music. 13% support native Amazon Music.
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Width
?
Height
?
Thickness
?
Weight
?
Build material
plastic
This soundbar is built from plastic, which is more premium than 3% of soundbars and equal to 92.6% of soundbars.
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What reviewers say

Creative Stage 360 vs the average soundbar

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  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • Higher HDMI pass-through frame rate
    This soundbar has a higher HDMI pass-through frame rate than the average soundbar (60 fps vs none fps). The average soundbar supports an HDMI pass-through frame rate of none fps.
    60 fps vs none fps
  • 22.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 97% of models

    80%

    8.7

    Average grade

    20%

    8.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (17)
    17 videos, average 8.9/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.7 vs 7.1
  • 11.0% higher list score
    List score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (3)
    List score: in 3 of 107 lists (3%)
    8.1 vs 7.3
  • 7.2% better value for money
    Creative Stage 360 has better value for money than the average soundbar (8.15 vs 7.6).
    8.15 vs 7.6
  • 22.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 97% of models

    80%

    8.7

    Average grade

    20%

    8.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (17)
    17 videos, average 8.9/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.7 vs 7.1
  • 11.0% higher list score
    List score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (3)
    List score: in 3 of 107 lists (3%)
    8.1 vs 7.3
  • 7.2% better value for money
    Creative Stage 360 has better value for money than the average soundbar (8.15 vs 7.6).
    8.15 vs 7.6
  • Subwoofer included
    This soundbar has subwoofer included, the average soundbar does not.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This soundbar supports Dolby Atmos, the average soundbar does not.
  • Higher HDMI pass-through frame rate
    This soundbar has a higher HDMI pass-through frame rate than the average soundbar (60 fps vs none fps). The average soundbar supports an HDMI pass-through frame rate of none fps.
    60 fps vs none fps
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • 0.75 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (5.3 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    5.25 in vs 6 in
  • 1 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    3 vs 4
  • No AAC support
    This soundbar does not support AAC, the average soundbar does.
  • 0.75 in inch smaller subwoofer driver size
    This soundbar has a lower subwoofer driver size than the average soundbar (5.3 in vs 6 in). The average soundbar uses a subwoofer driver size of 6 in.
    5.25 in vs 6 in
  • 1 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (3 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    3 vs 4
  • No AAC support
    This soundbar does not support AAC, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB audio input
    This soundbar does not have USB audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has ARC as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    ARC vs eARC
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
H T Hobbyist
≈ estimated
02/08/2023
Hands-on review · movies, music and Sonos Beam comparison
Verdict
Creative Stage 360 is recommended with reservations: it needs its subwoofer, and it sounds forward and less wide than a rival.
9.0
Unbox Tech
≈ estimated
22/06/2023
Unboxing and review · sound modes and Atmos test
Verdict
Creative Stage 360 is loud and full-sounding at this price and definitely worth it, though the remote lacks a treble control.
9.0
Venom's Tech
≈ estimated
03/11/2022
Hands-on review · setup, PS5 audio and sound tests
Verdict
Creative Stage 360 draws no complaints on sound quality or features, and the value call is left to viewers.
9.0
Ian’s Tech
≈ estimated
27/07/2022
Unboxing and test · sound, EQ and Bluetooth checks
Verdict
Creative Stage 360 is a small soundbar with strong sound, Dolby Atmos and good value, though its near-far mode disappoints.
9.0
Jayce Ooi
≈ estimated
26/07/2022
Hands-on review · Bluetooth test and Dolby Atmos demo
Verdict
Creative Stage 360 delivers excellent sound for the price, making it a strong pick for games and Atmos movies.
8.0
Tech Savvy Buyer
≈ estimated
12/03/2022
Hands-on review · sound and placement notes
Verdict
Creative Stage 360 is strong for small gaming rooms and desks, but its wired subwoofer limits placement.
9.0
Ben G Kaiser
≈ estimated
09/03/2022
Hands-on review · several days of use and comparison
Verdict
Creative Stage 360 has great sound and solid connectivity, though the build quality could be a little better.
9.0
KLGadgetTV
≈ estimated
17/02/2022
Two-week review · hardware, remote, and sound tests
Verdict
Creative Stage 360 is a solid Dolby Atmos soundbar for home use, and the creator highly recommends it for the price.
9.5
Digital David
≈ estimated
29/01/2022
Hands-on review · sound modes, music and Bluetooth tests
Verdict
Creative Stage 360 has great sound and build quality, and the value is there, though wall-mount support would help.
9.0
Classical Technology
≈ estimated
18/01/2022
Hands-on review · sound, connectivity and setup
Verdict
Creative Stage 360 is a clear recommendation for an entry-level soundbar that sounds much better than TV speakers.
9.0
TechTunerLife
≈ estimated
18/01/2022
Hands-on review · a week of use, sound and setup
Verdict
Creative Stage 360 delivers great sound for the money in a compact setup, making it a strong pick for computer or TV use.
9.0
Jim O Brien Tech techbuzzireland
≈ estimated
29/11/2021
Hands-on review · bass, gaming and phone audio tests
Verdict
Creative Stage 360 is not expensive for the sound it delivers, and it is worth buying for your home.
More graded video reviews (2)
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Creative Stage 360

  • Vocals are strong and clear.
  • The 5.25 in subwoofer gives punchy bass.
  • Dolby Atmos decoding widens the sound on films.
  • Near and far mode adds control over the sound.
  • Bluetooth pairing is quick and the remote is practical.
  • A USB audio input sits alongside HDMI ARC and optical.

What customers don't like about Creative Stage 360

  • With only 2.1 speakers, the full Atmos effect is limited.
  • The bar cannot be wall-mounted.
  • There is no app to tune the sound.
  • The sound is not audiophile grade and lacks some top-end clarity.
  • Dialogue enhancement is missing.

Verdict

Clear vocals and punchy bass are the strong points of the Creative Stage 360, a 2.1 soundbar for a living room, a desk or a TV corner. The 5.25 in subwoofer and three drivers fill the room, and near and far mode widens the sound. Dolby Atmos decoding adds width to films, and a music mode adds dynamics to songs. Setup is simple: pair a phone over Bluetooth, use the buttons or remote, and connect through HDMI ARC or optical. It also has a USB audio input. The trade-off is depth. With only 2.1 speakers the Atmos effect stays limited, and the bar cannot be wall-mounted. There is no app to tune the sound. It suits a buyer who wants a loud, punchy bar for TV and music, and does not need surround depth.

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