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Creative Sound BlasterX G1

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User ratings:
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45 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
13 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
Where the BlasterX Pro-Gaming G1 really differentiates from the competition is in the software. Creative refers to this package as the BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro and puts every other USB sound card software I have used to shameRead more
Creative has long been known for quality peripherals. In the good old days, its Sound Blaster range of audio products were all the rage. The company reRead more
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Pros

  • The mids are really well reproduced and are forward-sounding
  • The G1 is truly designed with gamers in mind

Cons

  • need a flashy device attached to your tablet or laptop
  • clear English is not my first language
  • mediocre onboard sound options
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Key specs

  • Surround
  • USB
  • 7.1
  • yes
  • 24 bit / 96 kHz
  • 24 bit
  • External
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Creative Sound BlasterX G1 - Pros & Cons

Creative Sound BlasterX G1

Pros

  • The mids are really well reproduced and are forward-sounding
  • The G1 is truly designed with gamers in mind

Cons

  • need a flashy device attached to your tablet or laptop
  • clear English is not my first language
  • mediocre onboard sound options
  • The red light cannot be disabled
  • small sound card
  • lower-end frequencies were a little cut-off
  • Digital Downloads All Digital Download sales are final
  • it does not support Xbox

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Creative Sound BlasterX G1 - Full Specifications

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General
Sound TypeSurround
Interface TypeUSB
Number of channels7.1
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Dimensions
Width0.91 in
Depth5.42 in
Height0.41 in
Weight0.56 oz
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Features
Plug and Playyes
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Connectivity
Headphone outputyes
USByes
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Design
Placement TypeExternal
Colour of productBlack
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Audio properties
Noise level (SNR)93.0 dB
Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)93.0 dB
D/A audio24 bit / 96 kHz
Audio quality24.0 bit

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Creative Sound BlasterX G1 Creative - Editorial Reviews (2)

Creative Sound BlasterX G1 Sound BlasterX Pro-Gaming G1 7.1 Portable USB Sound Card Review
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Hardware Asylum
Published: 13.07.2016
Sound BlasterX Pro-Gaming G1 7.1 Portable USB Sound Card Review

Where the BlasterX Pro-Gaming G1 really differentiates from the competition is in the software. Creative refers to this package as the BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro and puts every other USB sound card software I have used to shame

By Darren McCain
4 minute read
Creative Sound BlasterX G1 Review: Creative Sound Blaster X G1
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Channel Post MEA
Published: 21.03.2017
Review: Creative Sound Blaster X G1

Creative has long been known for quality peripherals. In the good old days, its Sound Blaster range of audio products were all the rage. The company re

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