Creative BT-W5 Smart Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Transmitter with aptX Adaptive, High-Resolution 24-bit / 96 kHz Audio, Device-Switching Function, Works with PC/Mac/Gaming Consoles
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Color: Smart Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Transmitter
Features
- RELIABLE HIGH-RESOLUTION 24-BIT / 96 KHZ AUDIO STREAMING - Enjoy consistent high quality audio playback for work and gaming. Featuring the latest aptX Adaptive codec that monitors signal levels within your environment, and the type of content being played, the audio transmitter dynamically adjusts streaming bitrate to consistently deliver robust, high quality and low latency audio playback
- SMART CODEC WITH AUTO-ADJUSTING BITRATE - Enjoy enhanced listening experience for your movie, music, and games, allowing it to sound just as great on wired headphones or speakers. Coupled with Bluetooth 5.3, it also automatically chooses the best available audio codec supported by your device, so you are guaranteed reliable and stable wireless audio each time you are connected
- EASY DEVICE SWITCH - Easily switch the output device you are connected to, without the hassle of needing to disconnect from your current device in order to switch to another device. Simply press Creative BT-W5's multifunction button to switch. The audio transmitter remembers up to 4 devices at a time. You can also do a manual switch or view the devices remembered via the Creative app
- CONVENIENT VOICE CHAT - Communicate clearly with your team over Bluetooth instantly with little to no disruptions in between. Enter Hands-free Profile (HFP) mode by pressing the multifunction button twice, to answer a quick phone call using the built-in mic on your headset
- PORTABLE, PLUG AND PLAY READY - Connect the audio transmitter to an available USB-C port and you're all set. It does not require any drivers and draws a negligible amount of power from the connected device so you can keep your mind at ease about battery drainage. The lightweight dongle can complement both your work and entertainment needs as you go about your day
Special Feature: Built-In Microphone
Brand: Creative
Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth, USB
Power Source: Battery Powered
Product Dimensions: 1"L x 0.6"W x 0.3"H
Additional Features: Built-In Microphone
Color: Smart Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Transmitter
Supported Media Type: MP3
Includes Remote: No
Installation Type: Plug-and-Play
Power Source: Battery Powered
Rechargeable Battery Included: No
Voltage: 5 Volts (DC)
Compatible Devices: Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops, and Other Bluetooth-enabled Devices
Supported Standards: Bluetooth 5.3, aptX Adaptive
Compatibility Options: USB-C and Bluetooth enabled devices (PC, Mac, gaming consoles, etc.)
Supported Application: Any application that can output audio via USB-C or Bluetooth
Hardware Interface: Bluetooth, Bluetooth 5, USB
Connector Type Used on Cable: USB Type C
Control Type: Full Control
Control Method: Touch
Human Interface Input: Touchscreen
Controller Type: Touch Control
Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth, USB
Wireless Compability: Bluetooth
Bluetooth support?: Yes
Data Link Protocol: Bluetooth
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 1"L x 0.6"W x 0.3"H
Item Weight: 0.01 Pounds
Brand: Creative
Model Name: Creative BT-W5
UPC: 054651195684
Manufacturer: Creative Labs
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Warranty Description: One Year Limited Warranty
Built-In Media: Item
Audio Output Type: Bluetooth
Audio Input: Bluetooth
Audio Output Mode: Stereo
Number of Channels: 2
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Top Amazon Reviews
Color: Smart Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Transmitter
Excellent. I'm normally too busy to write reviews but I'm super happy with my current audio setup thanks to the W5. This is the second time Creative made a product for an uncommon setup that I really needed to get the ideal configuration with the hardware. The last one was an audio dock/converter that allowed you to receive full surround sound via optical/coaxial cable with your 5.1/7.1 computer speaker system, brilliant. This dongle allows you to use Bluetooth with your Windows PC. Sounds dumb on the surface, like who's using a modern pc without Bluetooth? Wrong, I do enjoy using Windows over the years but the Bluetooth support is kind of awful and just barely there in terms of functionality, even basic stuff is buried deep in the old Control Panel instead of Settings. Anyway this product allowed me to get proper Bluetooth support that doesn't disconnect every so often or act weird because I accidentally tried to use the microphone (Windows just can't seem to do audio in and out at the same time at reasonable quality, despite Bluetooth supporting the standards for decades and getting better every few years). It's kind of jank sometimes but that could be the specific Bose Ultra Open ears I use. I use these while I'm at work because for my job I need to be able to hear if people need me. I've tried other open earphones and of course transparency mode on popular wireless earbuds and none of them work as well for my job or sound as good as these do. And sound good they do thanks to the W5 supporting multiple codecs and having several options. I mentioned some jank but I found the perfect solution I've been using for 4 days so far with zero issues or features not working. I plug the dongle in and immediately turn on my Bose ultras (by taking them out of the case) and they work 100% of the time. Before I tried leaving the dongle plugged in and would get issues connecting half the time. Not a problem anymore. They sound just as good connected to the pc or phone. The options can make the earbuds sound even better. I usually avoid audio presets but I tried the gaming preset and it sounds very good. Makes it sound more full, which is great for an open ear earbud. I work in a college, so imagine tons of wifi signals coming from the access points as well as students and signal strength is great.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2025 Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2025 by Compton
Color: Smart Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Transmitter
I don't usually leave reviews but I had to for this product. This is genuinely the best adapter I've ever used. I hate that most wireless headphones, especially the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2, don't come with a 2.4ghz dongle and always cut out on my PC. This completely fixed that problem, plus the audio sounds way better now. Just keep in mind that I don't think this works for anything other than audio. It is very easy to use. All I did was plug it in and press the button, and it instantly connected to my headphones. Windows recognized it right away too. The range is also amazing. I walked all the way downstairs and outside of my house, and they were still connected and not even lagging! The latency is great, though honestly I don't really notice a difference between the low latency and high quality modes when it comes to the delay or the sound. I just keep it on low latency anyway. Even though it's $35, I highly recommend getting this over any other Bluetooth adapters for PC. Thank you for putting your hard work into a product that actually makes Bluetooth devices worth using again.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2026 by Hayden
Color: Smart Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Transmitter
It plugs in and is detected - and passes audio to a Bluetooth headphone (does not work with AirPods of any kind - Bluetooth will not sync or even detect the AirPods even if using a computer). This does NOT support voice chat or Mic on PS5 at all. This is also not a Bluetooth dongle, it’s basically a sound card with a Bluetooth interface with specific use cases. Software works for changing settings and pairing devices, but very limited use cases despite what the marketing says. Avoid this product at all costs.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024 by Cory B.
Color: Smart Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Transmitter
I purchased these to play FPS games. They come nicely package and an instruction booklet. I don't have a native USB C port on my pc so I purchased an extra fast USB A to USC B dongle. Everything works great and on the app you can choose which Codec you want. I prefer low latency over quality as I play FPS games. Thei website say that you should get 60 ms delay but I can tell you it's noticeable. For other games it's fine, even watching videos or movies, you don't feel any out of sync. It's not made for FPS gaming though, I can feel that very subtle delay everytime I shoot. It's not a deal breaker for me though as now I can connect my headsets and my airpods at the same time. I now use it mostly for movies or when I work out at home. Aptx High quality is amazing and it's great if you love to listen to music at high quality. Sometimes it bugs out and fails to connect to my airpods. But a simple unplug and plug again fixes the issue. Great product and Great price for what it does. Highly reccommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2023 by flighty
Color: Smart Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Transmitter
What I like: it beats the pants off Windows stack bluetooth audio with the ability to actually choose your sample rate and bit rate. I can actually play BT audio at 24bit/96000hz! Also, I really like that once paired in Windows, it'll stay connected to any other device its plugged into, such as working when booting to Linux. Normally bluetooth devices paired in Windows or Linux cannot be used with one another. Another thing is the built in crystalizer and the equalizer, two things that I no longer need a separate app for. What I don't like: lack of AAC. Plus I've yet been able to find a way to switch the codec manually in the app. AptX HD is pretty good, tho, and standard Windows BT doesn't offer AptX HD (but it does use AAC). Also my Crusher ANC when using Bass Boost in app actually makes the bass quieter. But yeah, this dongle is really good.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024 by Archie
Color: Smart Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Transmitter
Just bought a Cleer Enduro ANC and it was nice how quick it paired with this USB. Once I plugged it in my ps5, paired it with my headphone through the app, it connected immediately. Definitely worth the cost, considering how amazing it is. And the range is not bad as well.
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2026 by Daniel Enoch
Color: Smart Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Transmitter
I've been working on computers for years, and didn't expect using this device would be so difficult to get to work consistently. I'm returning it after one day's use. Gaming: I use a PC for my gaming and wanted this to up my audio gaming experience. The sound is really good but periodically the sound would just disconnect. So open up the application and see that it says it's connected and I hit 'test' to see if any sound and nothing. If I use the button on the device to cycle back to the Bluetooth device I'm using it will kick back in, but having to do that every hour or so is driving me nuts. I installed the software and the updates hoping that would make a difference but nothing. Same issue. The part that frustrates me is I can't figure out why. I love to dig through these types of issues and figure it out but nothing online or in their Tech support site gives any indications of what you might do to fix the issue. My suggestion, is just save yourself some frustration and get a nice lil regular Bluetooth adapter and just be done with it.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023 by James Meadows
Color: Smart Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Transmitter
Great product, I use to connect a Sennheiser MOMENTUM headphones 4 to my laptop and works fine less the microphone (I suppose it was a software issue) but my main use is for audio, and is great.
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2026 by Giovanny