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Star Wars BB-8

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Pros

  • pretty simple and straightforward solution
  • functionality offers two appealing features
  • looks great and fun features

Cons

  • the longer plates used in the display base bows a little upward
  • Drowning to Breathe (Bleeding Stars #2)
  • Tangled Webs - Anne Bishop Release

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear

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Star Wars BB-8 - Pros & Cons

Star Wars BB-8

Pros

  • pretty simple and straightforward solution
  • functionality offers two appealing features
  • looks great and fun features
  • View image at flickr This is a truly fantastic set
  • works brilliantly and the motion is quite realistic
  • it is very well built with beautiful and detailed finishes
  • The build itself is a great learning experience
  • The build went pretty smoothly overall
  • The build is fairly simple and the base of it uses a basic cube technique
  • incredibly well laid out
  • responsive

Cons

  • the longer plates used in the display base bows a little upward
  • Drowning to Breathe (Bleeding Stars #2)
  • Tangled Webs - Anne Bishop Release
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  • up” and wobbly head features
  • it stops building a set being a predictable affair
  • the hatch is not connected to the extending arm so
  • jagged edges become less apparent
  • the droid is not equipped with sensors
  • glossy plastic on the body can collect a lot of dirt and hairs
  • the voice recognition is not working well and it could drain battery faster

Star Wars BB-8 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
32 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
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110 g
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Star Wars BB-8 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight3.88 oz
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Connectivity
Type of connector3.5mm
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Design
Colour of product
  • Grey
  • Multicolour
  • Orange
  • White
Attachment typeHeadband
Foldableyes
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Frequency range20 - 20000
Driver size1.57 in

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Star Wars BB-8 Star Wars - Editorial Reviews (8)

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Star Wars BB-8 Sphero BB-8 with Force Band review
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TechRadar
Published: 09.04.2018
Sphero BB-8 with Force Band review
4.0

Using a wearable to bring the Force into your home

Star Wars BB-8 Sphero BB-8 Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 04.08.2020
Sphero BB-8 Review
4.7

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Sphero BB-8PerformanceDesignValueSphero BB-8 Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes09.3Expert RatingThe Sphero BB-8 Droid takes most of the things you love about Star Wars, from the environments to Obi-Wan walking you through set-up, and brings it directly to you in this BB-8 toy. It’s expensive, sure, but this will be the droid you are looking for. Check out our list of robot toys for kids to find even more fun toys! Sphero BB-8 Check Price […]

Star Wars BB-8 Sphero BB-8 App-Enabled Droid Review
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PCMAG
Published: 14.09.2015
Sphero BB-8 App-Enabled Droid Review
3.0

Sphero's $150 app-enabled BB-8 Droid is a fun robotic toy, but the novelty wears off once you realize there's not much to do with it beyond driving it around and watching it bump into things.

Star Wars BB-8 Sphero BB-8 Review: This Is the Coolest Star Wars Toy Ever
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Gizmodo
Published: 03.09.2015
Sphero BB-8 Review: This Is the Coolest Star Wars Toy Ever

For the past 38 years there hasn’t been a robot more loved by fans than Star Wars’ R2-D2. But that could all soon change when The Force Awakens hits theaters, especially now that anyone can own a tiny working version of the movie’s BB-8 droid that can roll and balance all by itself.

Star Wars BB-8 Sphero Star Wars BB-8 Droid Review - The Coolest Toy?
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techwalls.com
Published: 14.06.2016
Sphero Star Wars BB-8 Droid Review - The Coolest Toy?
4.3

The Sphero Star Wars BB-8 Droid is probably the hottest one as there were more than a million units sold last year. Why do people willingly spend $149.99 for the plastic toy? We're going to find out in the review.

Star Wars BB-8 Sphero BB-8: The app-enabled Star Wars droid you're looking for [Review]
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BetaNews
Published: 14.12.2017
Sphero BB-8: The app-enabled Star Wars droid you're looking for [Review]

Star Wars fever is once again high as The Last Jedi arrives in cinemas around the world. Sphero offers a range of Star Wars droids -- R2-D2, R2-Q5, BB-8 and BB-9E -- which you can control via an app, and which also interact with one another.

Star Wars BB-8 Review: Sphero's Star Wars BB-8 Toy Is A Fun Surprise
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Forbes
Published: 04.09.2015
Review: Sphero's Star Wars BB-8 Toy Is A Fun Surprise

Sphero's BB-8 droid is fun and easy to use, and should give kids hours of amusement.

Star Wars BB-8 Star Wars BB-8 Droid Review
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Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews
Published: 21.10.2015
Star Wars BB-8 Droid Review

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Sphero Star Wars BB-8 Droid Review – Remember that cute little droid on the upcoming Star Wars The Force Awakens trailers and teasers? Its name is BB-8 and you can now own one at the comfort of your home. Sure, this BB-8 Droid by Sphero cannot navigate you through a Nebula […]

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