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Creative Pebble V3 vs Yamaha HS5

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Creative Pebble V3

Black

Creative Pebble V3 speakers in black: two round desktop speakers with copper-coloured angled drivers, the right one with a volume knob
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Exact model & source notes

The Pebble V3 is a 2.0 pair of small spherical desktop speakers that take both power and audio over a single USB-C cable. Each has a 2.25-inch full-range driver with a passive radiator, and Creative rates the pair at up to 8 W RMS when fed from a 10 W USB-C or 5 V 2 A source on high gain.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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WHAT DIFFERS

6 verified differences, led by Channel configuration, included units / accessories and audio inputs. Compared in full below. Not a rating.

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THE CONTENDER

Yamaha HS5

HS5 · black · single monitor · UK and Ireland specification

Front view of a black Yamaha HS5 studio monitor with white 5-inch woofer cone and dome tweeter
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Exact model & source notes

The HS5 is a single powered two-way studio monitor with a 5-inch cone woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter, bi-amplified at 70 W (dynamic power). It takes balanced XLR or 6.35 mm phone-jack inputs and is sold as one cabinet, so a stereo pair means buying two.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
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Channel configuration

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Creative Pebble V32.0 stereo pair of powered desktop speakers (left and right satellites joined by a 1.35 m right-to-left speaker cable)

Manufacturer specification · Both satellites are powered from one USB-C connection; the gain switch is on the right speaker.

Source 1Source 2
Yamaha HS5One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Source 1Source 2
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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

6 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. All are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Channel configuration

In Visual facts
Creative Pebble V32.0 stereo pair of powered desktop speakers (left and right satellites joined by a 1.35 m right-to-left speaker cable)
Yamaha HS5One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Manufacturer specification · Both satellites are powered from one USB-C connection; the gain switch is on the right speaker.

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specificationsCreative Pebble V3 (United Kingdom) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Included units / accessories

In Visual facts
Creative Pebble V3Pebble V3 satellite speakers, USB-C to USB-A converter, warranty leaflet and quick start guide
Yamaha HS5One monitor, power cord and owner's manual
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Manufacturer specification · The USB-C cable to the computer is attached (1.2 m); AUX cable and power adapter are not included.

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specificationsCreative Pebble V3 (United Kingdom) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Audio inputs

In Visual facts
Creative Pebble V3USB audio (USB-C), Bluetooth 5.0 and 3.5 mm AUX-in
Yamaha HS5Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Manufacturer specification · The speakers must be powered over USB even when used with Bluetooth or AUX. No codec list beyond Bluetooth version is published.

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specificationsCreative Pebble V3 (United Kingdom) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Rated power and measurement basis

In Visual facts
Creative Pebble V3Up to 8 W RMS total (2 × 4 W RMS); 16 W peak
Yamaha HS570 W total (dynamic power): LF 45 W into 4 ohms + HF 25 W into 8 ohms
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Manufacturer specification · Creative's rating applies with a 10 W USB-C port or USB-C power adapter, or a 5 V 2 A USB-A adapter, with gain set to High; lower-power USB ports give less output. Not a loudness measurement.

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specificationsCreative Pebble V3 (United Kingdom) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Power supply

In Visual facts
Creative Pebble V3USB bus power over the USB-C cable (5 V 2 A or 10 W USB-C port recommended) or a USB power adapter; no battery and no mains supply included
Yamaha HS5Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Manufacturer specification · A power adapter and AUX cable are not included. Creative publishes the same USB power specification on its UK and US pages, so there is no mains/plug variant.

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specificationsCreative Pebble V3 (United Kingdom) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Dimensions of each unit

In Visual facts
Creative Pebble V3123 × 120 × 118 mm, each speaker (left and right)
Yamaha HS5170 × 285 × 222 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Manufacturer specification · Axis order is not labelled on the Creative page.

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specificationsCreative Pebble V3 (United Kingdom) — product page and specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (19)

Controls

Creative Pebble V3Volume control knob and Bluetooth button; H/A gain switch on the bottom of the right speaker
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Manufacturer specification · The gain switch defaults to 'H'; Creative suggests switching it from 'H' to 'A' if the connected device cannot power the speakers (crackling). Pressing and holding the Bluetooth button beside the volume control knob starts pairing. Creative's specification table lists 'Controls: Volume'.

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specificationsCreative Pebble V3 (United Kingdom) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Driver size

Creative Pebble V32.25 in
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Manufacturer specification · One full-range driver per speaker, with a passive radiator. Creative describes 45° elevated drivers angled to direct audio to the listener's ears.

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Acoustic controls

Creative Pebble V3Not verified
Yamaha HS5LEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

No source recorded for this side.

Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sound options

Creative Pebble V3Clear Dialog and Surround, Powered by Sound Blaster
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Manufacturer specification · Creative says Clear Dialog audio processing picks up vocals to give clearer dialog without turning up the volume.

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specificationsCreative Pebble V3 (United Kingdom) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight

Creative Pebble V3Not verified
Yamaha HS55.3 kg
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Creative publishes only per-speaker weights (left 310 g, right 360 g), no pair or system weight; the per-speaker figures are recorded separately and are not summed. · Manufacturer specification

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specificationsCreative Pebble V3 (United Kingdom) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Creative Pebble V3

What it brings

  • USB-C audio, Bluetooth 5.0 and a 3.5 mm AUX-in cover computers, phones and analogue sources, with a USB-C to USB-A converter in the box.
    Manufacturer source
  • Each speaker measures 123 × 120 × 118 mm and weighs 310 g (left) or 360 g (right); Creative describes a small footprint.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

  • Output depends on the USB port: the 8 W RMS rating needs a 10 W USB-C port or 5 V 2 A adapter on high gain, and no adapter is included.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
  • Rated response is 100–17,000 Hz with no tolerance stated, and the speakers need USB power even when playing over Bluetooth.
    Manufacturer source

Yamaha HS5

What it brings

  • Rated 74 Hz–24 kHz at −3 dB and 54 Hz–30 kHz at −10 dB, with separate amplifiers for the woofer and tweeter.
    Manufacturer source
  • Balanced XLR and phone-jack inputs plus HIGH TRIM and ROOM CONTROL switches let the monitor be matched to studio interfaces and placed nearer walls.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
25 of 25 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Creative Pebble V3 and Yamaha HS5
SpecificationCreative Pebble V3Yamaha HS5
Channel configurationDifferent
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Manufacturer specification · Both satellites are powered from one USB-C connection; the gain switch is on the right speaker.

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specificationsCreative Pebble V3 (United Kingdom) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
2.0 stereo pair of powered desktop speakers (left and right satellites joined by a 1.35 m right-to-left speaker cable)One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Driver size
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Manufacturer specification · One full-range driver per speaker, with a passive radiator. Creative describes 45° elevated drivers angled to direct audio to the listener's ears.

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

2.25 inNot provided
Woofer size
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

No source recorded.

Not provided5 in
Tweeter size
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

No source recorded.

Not provided1 in
Frequency response
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

100–17,000 HzNot provided
Signal-to-noise ratio
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

75 dBNot provided
Crossover frequency
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

No source recorded.

Not provided2 kHz
Frequency response (−3 dB)
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −3 dB; not interchangeable with the −10 dB range.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided74 Hz–24 kHz
Frequency response (−10 dB)
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

No source recorded.

Not provided54 Hz–30 kHz
Audio inputsDifferent
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Manufacturer specification · The speakers must be powered over USB even when used with Bluetooth or AUX. No codec list beyond Bluetooth version is published.

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specificationsCreative Pebble V3 (United Kingdom) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
USB audio (USB-C), Bluetooth 5.0 and 3.5 mm AUX-inBalanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Bluetooth version
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

5.0Not provided
Input sensitivity / impedance
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

No source recorded.

Not provided−10 dBu / 10 kΩ
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Manufacturer specification · Creative's rating applies with a 10 W USB-C port or USB-C power adapter, or a 5 V 2 A USB-A adapter, with gain set to High; lower-power USB ports give less output. Not a loudness measurement.

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specificationsCreative Pebble V3 (United Kingdom) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Up to 8 W RMS total (2 × 4 W RMS); 16 W peak70 W total (dynamic power): LF 45 W into 4 ohms + HF 25 W into 8 ohms
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Manufacturer specification · A power adapter and AUX cable are not included. Creative publishes the same USB power specification on its UK and US pages, so there is no mains/plug variant.

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specificationsCreative Pebble V3 (United Kingdom) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
USB bus power over the USB-C cable (5 V 2 A or 10 W USB-C port recommended) or a USB power adapter; no battery and no mains supply includedBuilt-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Power consumption
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's power-consumption rating; idle/average/maximum conditions are not defined.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided45 W
Sound options
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Manufacturer specification · Creative says Clear Dialog audio processing picks up vocals to give clearer dialog without turning up the volume.

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specificationsCreative Pebble V3 (United Kingdom) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Clear Dialog and Surround, Powered by Sound BlasterNot provided
Controls
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Manufacturer specification · The gain switch defaults to 'H'; Creative suggests switching it from 'H' to 'A' if the connected device cannot power the speakers (crackling). Pressing and holding the Bluetooth button beside the volume control knob starts pairing. Creative's specification table lists 'Controls: Volume'.

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specificationsCreative Pebble V3 (United Kingdom) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Volume control knob and Bluetooth button; H/A gain switch on the bottom of the right speakerNot provided
Acoustic controls
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not providedLEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Dimensions of each unitDifferent
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Manufacturer specification · Axis order is not labelled on the Creative page.

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specificationsCreative Pebble V3 (United Kingdom) — product page and specifications
123 × 120 × 118 mm, each speaker (left and right)170 × 285 × 222 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Weight
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Creative publishes only per-speaker weights (left 310 g, right 360 g), no pair or system weight; the per-speaker figures are recorded separately and are not summed. · Manufacturer specification

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specificationsCreative Pebble V3 (United Kingdom) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not listed by the manufacturer5.3 kg
Weight (left speaker)
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

0.31 kgNot provided
Weight (right speaker)
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

0.36 kgNot provided
Enclosure
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

No source recorded.

Not providedMDF bass-reflex enclosure
Included units / accessoriesDifferent
Sources
Creative Pebble V3

Manufacturer specification · The USB-C cable to the computer is attached (1.2 m); AUX cable and power adapter are not included.

Creative Pebble V3 (United States) — product page and specificationsCreative Pebble V3 (United Kingdom) — product page and specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Pebble V3 satellite speakers, USB-C to USB-A converter, warranty leaflet and quick start guideOne monitor, power cord and owner's manual
Warranty
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

UK: 2-year limited hardware warranty; US: 1-year limited hardware warrantyNot provided
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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Audio inputs
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Rated power and measurement basis
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Audio inputs
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