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Redragon GS560 review: 108 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35N. of audio channels:2.0Audio output power:?HDMI ARC type:none

Redragon GS560 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and 10 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Soundbars category and whether it is worth buying.

Redragon GS560
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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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Score components

35%

4.5

Technical score

30%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.3

Reviews score

10%

4.5

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 72% of soundbars
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 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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Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 68%
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 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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Score components

25%

4.2

Audio

18%

4.4

Formats

16%

4.5

Connectivity

14%

4.8

Controls

12%

4.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

â–¼Worse than 98%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 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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80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

8.4

Popularity

Grades by review (10)
10 videos, average 8.4/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 72%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 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.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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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 Redragon GS560

Based on 0 · 10

Reviewers like the RGB lighting, loud volume and sturdy build, but the bass is weak and sound quality divides opinion.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Redragon GS560

Based on 59 owners sharing their experience in online comments

20%positive5%mixed75%negative

Many owners struggle with reliability, one-sided audio, and low volume, though some praise its clear sound for casual listening.

What owners dislike

  • One speaker goes silent, often the right side, sometimes right after setup or within days; warranty replacements had the same fault.13
  • Some owners see no sound after connecting to a TV, PC, or PS5 and cannot find the audio setting that fixes it.8
  • Several owners find it too quiet even at maximum volume, especially when connected to a monitor or PS5.8
  • Owners cannot control the RGB lights and find the colors random, and the lights stopped working after a few weeks.6
  • Owners report the speaker, button or lights failing within days to about two years, and the button is hard to repair.6
  • At high volume, action movie explosions and gunfire come out clipped, and some units rattle near maximum volume.5
  • Owners say bass is very weak or missing, and the speaker sounds thin like a basic PC speaker.3
  • Turning the volume knob from off to about the 10 o'clock position produces no sound, then volume jumps unevenly after that.3
  • There is no 3.5mm headphone jack and no Bluetooth, so it cannot be used with headphones or connected to a TV by Bluetooth.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Ranked #155 of 324 models in Soundbars (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of soundbar Redragon GS560

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 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
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Score components:

25%

4.2

Audio

18%

4.4

Formats

16%

4.5

Connectivity

14%

4.8

Controls

12%

4.0

HDMI

10%

4.0

Streaming

5%

7.5

Design

4.5
Reviews score
8.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
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
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.4
N. of audio channels
2
This soundbar offers 2 audio channels, fewer than 58.1% of soundbars and equal to 41.9% of soundbars.
Audio output power
?
Max SPL
?
Min frequency
?
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
no
This soundbar does not support Dolby Atmos. 30.3% 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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N. of HDMI inputs
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This soundbar has 0 HDMI inputs, fewer than 41.5% of soundbars and equal to 58.5% of soundbars.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Wi-Fi connectivity. 28.8% of soundbars include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This soundbar does not support Bluetooth connectivity. 95.7% of soundbars include this feature.
Bluetooth version
?
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What reviewers say
Smartphone app
no
This soundbar does not have smartphone app. 42.6% of soundbars offer this feature.
Remote control
no
This soundbar does not have remote control. 82.8% 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
N/A
HDMI ARC type
none
This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, which is less advanced than what 75.6% of soundbars and the same as what 24.4% offers.
HDMI-CEC support
no
This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC. 71.2% support HDMI-CEC.
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
none fps
This soundbar supports HDMI pass-through up to none fps, lower than 21.4% of soundbars and equal to 78.6% 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
no
This soundbar does not support Spotify Connect. 20.8% of soundbars include this feature.
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

Redragon GS560 vs the average soundbar

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  • 16.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 72% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    10 videos, average 8.4/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.1
  • 16.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 72% of models

    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (10)
    10 videos, average 8.4/10. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.1
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • Fewer audio channels
    This soundbar has fewer audio channels than the average soundbar (2 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    2.0 vs 2.1
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • No optical audio input
    This soundbar does not have optical audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • No remote control
    This soundbar does not have remote control, the average soundbar does.
  • No dialogue enhancement
    This soundbar does not support dialogue enhancement, the average soundbar does.
  • 37.5% lower sentiment score
    4.5 vs 7.2
  • 2.1% worse value for money
    Redragon GS560 has worse value for money than the average soundbar (7.45 vs 7.6).
    7.45 vs 7.6
  • 2 fewer drivers
    This soundbar has fewer drivers than the average soundbar (2 vs 4). The average soundbar has 4 drivers.
    2 vs 4
  • Fewer audio channels
    This soundbar has fewer audio channels than the average soundbar (2 vs 2.1). The average soundbar has 2.1 audio channels.
    2.0 vs 2.1
  • No Dolby Digital
    This soundbar does not support Dolby Digital, the average soundbar does.
  • No AAC support
    This soundbar does not support AAC, the average soundbar does.
  • No optical audio input
    This soundbar does not have optical audio input, the average soundbar does.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This soundbar does not support Bluetooth connectivity, the average soundbar does.
  • No USB playback support
    This soundbar does not support USB playback support, the average soundbar does.
  • Less advanced HDMI ARC type
    This soundbar has none as its HDMI TV-audio return type, while the average soundbar has eARC.
    none vs eARC
  • No HDMI-CEC support
    This soundbar does not support HDMI-CEC, the average soundbar does.
  • No night mode
    This soundbar does not support night mode, the average soundbar does.
  • No remote control
    This soundbar does not have remote control, 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

9.0
SEBBTV
≈ estimated
31/07/2024
Hands-on review · unboxing, sound test and daily use
Verdict
The Redragon GS560 is very good for the price, has been used daily, and is clearly recommended for watching shows and videos.
6.0
Kay Dubz
≈ estimated
30/01/2024
Long-term test · about one month of use with a PC
Verdict
The Redragon GS560 is compact and loud for a small desk, but weak bass and flat sound limit it to basic use.
9.0
Radomir Stankiewicz
≈ estimated
13/09/2023
Hands-on review · desk use and sound tests
Verdict
The Redragon GS560 is a great small desk speaker with RGB lights, though it isn't suited to TV or surround sound.
9.0
Glen & Jessie
≈ estimated
05/09/2021
Hands-on review · gaming sound, lights and comparison
Verdict
The Redragon GS560 has pretty lights and good gaming sound for the money, though its bass is limited compared with rivals.
9.0
Guedos production
≈ estimated
22/07/2021
Unboxing and review · sound, bass and RGB tests
Verdict
The Redragon GS560 is a really nice soundbar for its price, loud and clear, with weaker bass and a ticking dial.
9.0
Consumer Tech Review
≈ estimated
24/03/2021
Unboxing and review · sound and RGB tests
Verdict
The Redragon GS560 is highly recommended for loud, crisp sound, though its bass is the weak point.
8.0
PCBros LLC
≈ estimated
15/05/2025
Unboxing and gaming test · Overwatch sound check
Verdict
The Redragon GS560 is really nice for the price, though bass is lacking in gaming, so it suits casual use best.
9.0
INFITEK
≈ estimated
16/12/2022
Short review · unboxing and sound comparison
Verdict
The Redragon GS560 has strong bass and loud output, making it worth the extra money over basic USB speakers.
9.0
Laron Henderson
≈ estimated
05/08/2022
Quick review · desk setup and sound check
Verdict
The Redragon GS560 is compact, easy to use, and a good buy for a monitor setup with great sound.
Not graded
Overview video

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Redragon GS560

  • Loud output for a compact speaker.
  • Bluetooth lets it pair with a phone or laptop.
  • Powered by USB, so no extra plug is needed.
  • Touch-controlled RGB lights can be turned off.
  • The compact size fits small desks.
  • Solid build with a simple, clean design.

What customers don't like about Redragon GS560

  • Little bass, so the sound is thin and almost mono.
  • No optical input or HDMI ARC, so it cannot connect to a TV.
  • There is no remote, so volume is set only at the knob.
  • The 65 dB signal-to-noise ratio means some hiss in quiet passages.
  • The foam base grips the desk poorly.

Verdict

Desk owners who want more volume than a laptop gives should look at the Redragon GS560, a 2.0 speaker with two drivers. It gets loud at higher volume settings, and the knob feels solid. The RGB lights respond to touch and can be switched off, and it runs from USB, so there is no plug to find. For a desk, it sounds clearly better than a monitor's speakers. The trade-off is bass. There is very little, so the sound is flat and almost mono, and it is not suited to TV or surround use. There is no optical input, no remote and no app, and the 65 dB signal-to-noise ratio means some hiss shows in quiet passages. It suits a person with a small desk who wants more volume than a laptop gives and does not need bass.

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