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Asus Xonar Essence One vs Creative Sound Blaster Z

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    Asus Xonar Essence One Sound Card
    Asus Xonar Essence One
      Creative Sound Blaster Z Card
      Creative Sound Blaster Z
      Editiorial reviews
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      4.3 out of 5
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      3.9 out of 5
      4 user ratings
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      4.3 out of 5
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      5 stars
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      3 stars
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      3.8 out of 5
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      Asus Xonar Essence OneAsus Xonar Essence One
      Creative Sound Blaster ZCreative Sound Blaster Z
      Sound TypeStereoSurround
      Interface TypeUSBPCI Express
      Number of channels2.05.1

      Connectivity

      Asus Xonar Essence OneAsus Xonar Essence One
      Creative Sound Blaster ZCreative Sound Blaster Z
      Analogue RCA outputs20
      Headphone outputyesyes
      Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)10
      Microphone inputnoyes
      USByesno

      Design

      Asus Xonar Essence OneAsus Xonar Essence One
      Creative Sound Blaster ZCreative Sound Blaster Z
      Placement TypeExternalInternal

      Features

      Asus Xonar Essence OneAsus Xonar Essence One
      Creative Sound Blaster ZCreative Sound Blaster Z
      3D sound supportnoyes

      Audio properties

      Asus Xonar Essence OneAsus Xonar Essence One
      Creative Sound Blaster ZCreative Sound Blaster Z
      Noise level (SNR)120.0 dB116.0 dB
      Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)120.0 dB116.0 dB
      D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz
      Audio quality24.0 bit24.0 bit

      Pros & Cons

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