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Asus Xonar Phoebus Solo vs Creative Sound Blaster Z

Asus Xonar Phoebus Solo Sound Card
Asus Xonar Phoebus Solo
Creative Sound Blaster Z Card
Creative Sound Blaster Z
Editiorial reviews
3
3 editorial reviews
One of the best sound cards you'll hear, right hereRead more
If any branding in the technology industry is renowned for not pulling punches, the Republic of Gamers would be of the first that springs to mind and the ROG Phoebus is no exception.Read more
Ever since the release of the Xonar DX in 2008, ASUS has continually brought their A game to the demanding – and extremely finicky - high end PC audio market. Their Xonar line proved that you don’t need a soundcard with “Creative Labs” or “Auzentech” in its name to be taken seriously by your...Read more
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3.9 out of 5
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User rating
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4.2 out of 5
41 user ratings
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3.8 out of 5
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Full Comparison

General

Asus Xonar Phoebus SoloAsus Xonar Phoebus Solo
Creative Sound Blaster ZCreative Sound Blaster Z
Sound TypeSurroundSurround
Interface TypePCI ExpressPCI Express
Number of channels7.15.1

Connectivity

Asus Xonar Phoebus SoloAsus Xonar Phoebus Solo
Creative Sound Blaster ZCreative Sound Blaster Z
Analog 3.5mm output14
Analogue RCA outputs00
Headphone outputyesyes
Headphone output (3.5 mm)11
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)00
Headphone outputs14
Jack Plug input00
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)00
Microphone inputyesyes
Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)11
Line-inyesyes
S/PDIF in portyesyes
S/PDIF out portyesyes
Other connectors
  • Digital coaxial output
  • Digital optical output
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
  • Digital optical input
  • Digital optical output
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
USBnono

Design

Asus Xonar Phoebus SoloAsus Xonar Phoebus Solo
Creative Sound Blaster ZCreative Sound Blaster Z
Placement TypeInternalInternal

Features

Asus Xonar Phoebus SoloAsus Xonar Phoebus Solo
Creative Sound Blaster ZCreative Sound Blaster Z
3D sound supportyesyes
DirectSound supportyesyes
EAX supportyesyes
Support for ASIOyesyes

Audio properties

Asus Xonar Phoebus SoloAsus Xonar Phoebus Solo
Creative Sound Blaster ZCreative Sound Blaster Z
Noise level (SNR)118.0 dB116.0 dB
Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)118.0 dB116.0 dB
D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz
Audio quality24.0 bit24.0 bit

Pros & Cons

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