Creative Airwave HD

Sturdy build quality ; Funky colours ; Goes loud ; Big, spacious sound ; Good for outdoors use

Not the quickest Bluetooth pairing ; Sound could be crisper and more detailed ; Needs more precision and clarity ; Finish could be more refined

The Airwave HD’s talents seem restricted to delivering a big scale of music really loudly. Its energy and scale is commendable, but it doesn’t quite excite elsewhere. It’s not a hugely cohesive and subtle sound, and the lack of clarity does stop us...

Instead of simply relying on the LED light to know what’s going on, there’s an automated voice to assist you when you’re about to pair a second device. Performance The NFC pairing works seamlessly with any compatible phone. You simply tap it on the...

There's lots to like about the Creative Airwave HD. It's got a punchy sound that hits incredibly high volume levels and, in the red version at least, an interesting and eye-catching design that's portable enough to take with you to a picnic or beach...