Creative Pebble Pro

Great little product this. Exactly what I needed for my desk to use while working. Easy to set up, simple to use, and comes with almost everything you need... except for the critical component, which is the adapter to give it the extra power which then totally transforms the speakers. I'm not sure why Creative don't just charge an extra £15 and bundle a suitable adaptor in so that you can use the PD option as standard. Offering the capability, but not providing what is needed to show just how good the speakers can be is a weird product choice for me. While the sound is perfectly adequate for most people via the standard USB C connection, anyone that has an appreciation for good audio will absolutely need the PD option enabled, as it massively improves the sound and adds all of the bass, extra treble, and mid range clarity the speakers are lacking without it. However, I already had suitable a charger and cable available to use the PD option, so the rest of this review is based on the speakers used with the PD option enabled. Firstly, the angled drivers make a big difference compared to other speakers that I've tried and sent back, as the sound is aimed at your ears instead of into the desk. It's a simple thing, but really differentiates these from Logi and other brands I've tried where the sound just never hits right. The volume knob and other buttons feel well made and are responsive. The speakers are very much racing green and not black, in case the photos make you think otherwise. They could possibly be a bit heavier and it would help keeping the right hand speaker (which has all of the controls and inputs on it) still when making any adjustments, but it's not too bad and doesn't slip hugely. The various functions work very well (USB, AUX, Bluetooth) and cycling between is really simple and quick via the dedicated inout switch button. The Bluetooth only supports SBC, so the quality is the basic level and might slightly disappoint people if this is the intended primary usage and you are an audiophile. The difference between it and using AUX and USB (connected to my MacBook Pro) is stark. I don't intend to use Bluetooth, so it's fine for me, but I wouldn't have kept these if Bluetooth was my main usage (but I knew that as Creatve doesn't pretend otherwise in their marketing/specs.) The sound via USB and AUX is excellent (assuming the input you are using is equally good) for a cheap set of small (see photo for comparison to credit card), desktop speakers. I was very impressed with the tonal quality and sheer volume of them (again, with PD on.) There is no way I'll use them near full volume - they really pack some punch. They are best at around half volume in terms of sound quality in any case. You also don't need a subwoofer - once the PD option is enabled, they output plenty of bass. The lighting options are fine - not what I bought them for, but a nice touch. Work as advertised and might offer a nice decorative element to a desk, although they're not massively bright. In terms of how they work with my MacBook Pro, they are great - as soon as they are switched to USB input, the speakers are immediately picked up by the MacBook. The input last selected is remembered, so when they are turned on the MacBook immediately switches to them, no waiting around or messing like bluetooth speakers require. The volume dial on the speakers changes the system volume level as well, so that's better than how many I've tried work, meaning you don't have to worry about setting each independently. So, in all, for the £55 I paid in the Black Friday lightning offer, I'm extremely happy with them. Even if you pay another £20 for a PD adaptor / charger and another USB C cable, you are still getting a product that is absolutely miles above the quality of other speakers in a similar price range (trust me, I've tried loads) and you also get a bit extra with the lights and the microphone, headphone, and AUX connectivity, which many speakers at this level don't have. I'd happily recommend them to anyone wanting a simple stereo setup for their desk, or even in a kitchen or spare room setting.

The CREATIVE Pebble Pro 2.0 speakers deliver surprisingly powerful and clear sound for their compact size. The minimalist design looks great on any desk, and setup was quick and easy. Audio is well balanced with clear vocals and decent bass for everyday use, whether for work, gaming, or watching videos. They don’t take up much space but still provide a big improvement over built-in speakers. Excellent value for the price and highly recommended.

I really like these speakers. I think they look smart on my desk, and the sound quality is pretty good for their size and cost. There are two ways in which they can be powered. One is via the USB-C lead that is used to connect them to a computer. This gives them enough power for an output of 5 watts RMS per channel. However, to get the best from them it is a good idea to use an external 30W/15V (2A) USB-C PD adapter. Powered this way, these speakers can then pump out 15 watts RMS per channel which is quite respectable. So far, I have found them to be very capable for both music , videos and dialog. There is a nice level of bass, not overpowering but tested with some Reggae and they sounded good to my ears. They have LED lighting on the bases with options to change the affect or turn them off. One option is a gradual change through various colours, another is to have a set colour, and the last is to turn the LED's off. I'm also impressed by the connectivity options, including USB of course, Bluetooth 5.3 and also 3.5mm audio lead for older equipment. I'm not using Bluetooth for my day-to-day use, but tested it and it worked very well. I use the USB lead method because this avoids any lip synchronisation problems when watching videos that is often associated with the delay that Bluetooth can give. Although I believe later versions of Bluetooth have improved in this area, so I should test this out, but they just work via the supplied USB-C lead. Also of note is that these speakers come with a set of three leads in the box. Two USB leads, one for connecting to a computer, the other for using an external PD power supply. The third lead, as mentioned above is the 3.5mm lead for connecting to older equipment. All in all, I am very pleased with my purchase.

I’d been torn between the Pebble V3 and the Pro for a while, but when the Spring Deal hit, I didn’t think twice and grabbed the Pro. The sound quality is solid, and the soundstage is surprisingly wide. To be honest, at full price, there are other contenders out there. But the Pebble Pro wins on its compact size and that expansive soundstage—with the discount, it was really a no-brainer.

Fantastic sound, look great, very loud surprised me lol. Subtle lights. Great fory gaming streaming setup.

I brought the speakers about a week back. I brought the 30W power adapter separately also. It’s got great connectivity & functionality - Bluetooth, USB, Aux-IN, head phone jack. Quality is good for MS teams calls, great music output, and watching movies if required. Looks solid build coming from Creative and good value for price. The size is prefect for my desk with 27 inch monitor. The only gripe I have is the dark green colour. Not sure why not Black or Dark Grey.

Got these mainly for my desk setup, editing and gaming. I was honestly just looking for something that wouldn’t eat up half my desk and these are perfect for that. They’re so compact I barely notice them sitting there, but the sound is clear enough that I can actually trust what I’m hearing when I’m editing. For gaming they hold up really well too, nothing rattling or distorting even when the volume’s up. Would buy again, no hesitation.

Great speakers. Very nice on the desk with RGB lighting feature. Super easy to install and setup. The sound is quite good out of the box, but becomes really excellent when the speakers are plugged in PD charger and when using an audio quality enhancer software (like fxsound). Best value for the money !

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Très bon haut parleurs. Malgré leur petit taille, le son est excellent. Parfait pour un ordinateur. Attention, entièrement filaire pour l’alimentation USB. Qualité de son Jeux : Excellent Musiques : très bons Films/ séries : très bons

Open box without cables

Good sound quality for an affordable speaker. I like that they're not too small nor too big for my pc setup