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Creative Sound BlasterX G5

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User ratings:
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60 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
8 %
1 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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10 editorial reviews
There's no question that the Sound BlasterX G5 amplifies and enhances the sound coming through your headphones or speakers, and the upmixing to 7.1 surround sound in gaming, movies, and music is solid.Read more
Introduction Creative has a long-running history in the PC audio world, having created some of the most popular audio hardware of several generations, such as headsets, amplifiers, sound cards, speakers and more. Today, we have their new G5 desktop amplifier at our disposal and we're really eager to see and hear what it has to offer, especially since it's not been too long since we reviewed their flagship X7 desktop amp and were nothing short of blown away by its level of features, performance, and design, even if it was a bit of a wallet buster. However, their new G5Read more
Introduction Creative has a long-running history in the PC audio world, having created some of the most popular audio hardware of several generations, such as headsets, amplifiers, sound cards, speakers and more. Today, we have their new G5 desktop amplifier at our disposal and we're really eager to see and hear what it has to offer, especially since it's not been too long since we reviewed their flagship X7 desktop amp and were nothing short of blown away by its level of features, performance, and design, even if it was a bit of a wallet buster. However, their new G5Read more
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Pros

  • sound quality is good of the amp
  • strong focus on user-friendly interface
  • multiple features and cool industrial designs

Cons

  • it not only makes distant sounds loud
  • no RGB here
  • only supports two percent adjustments

Key specs

  • Stereo
  • USB
  • 7.1
  • yes
  • yes
  • 24 bit / 192 kHz
  • 24 bit
  • External

Creative Sound BlasterX G5 - Pros & Cons

Creative Sound BlasterX G5

Pros

  • sound quality is good of the amp
  • strong focus on user-friendly interface
  • multiple features and cool industrial designs
  • Setup is fairly easy
  • it slick design
  • portability
  • and performance
  • it is kept nice and safe in transit
  • functionalities it had and its decent sound quality performance
  • cool and yet useful feature is a nice touch by Creative
  • performance of this device is outstanding

Cons

  • it not only makes distant sounds loud
  • no RGB here
  • only supports two percent adjustments
  • Scout Mode does disable the virtual surround system
  • digital control affects the whole system volume
  • lack of an internal battery
  • the edges are angled out in a half-hexagon shape
  • Mini TOSLINK cable on the other hand is a thin black cable
  • the G5 has fallen well short of the mark
  • The provided connection cables are too short to be entirely useful for different gaming setups
  • drivers were a little slow to download and can be a bit confusing

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Creative Sound BlasterX G5 - Full Specifications

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General
Sound TypeStereo
Interface TypeUSB
Number of channels7.1
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Dimensions
Width2.91 in
Depth4.33 in
Height0.87 in
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Audio properties
Noise level (SNR)120.0 dB
Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)120.0 dB
D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz
Audio quality24.0 bit
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm output0
Analogue RCA outputs0
Headphone outputyes
Headphone output (3.5 mm)1
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)0
Headphone outputs1
Jack Plug input0
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)0
Microphone inputyes
Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)1
XLR0
Line-inyes
Line-outyes
Other connectors
  • Digital optical input
  • Digital optical output
USByes
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Design
Placement TypeExternal
Colour of product
  • Black,Gold
  • Black
  • Gold
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Power
Power sourceUSB

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Creative Sound BlasterX G5 Creative - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Creative Sound BlasterX G5 Sound BlasterX G5 review: Amplify and enhance your headphone audio
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Techaeris
Published: 29.09.2016
Sound BlasterX G5 review: Amplify and enhance your headphone audio
2.3

There's no question that the Sound BlasterX G5 amplifies and enhances the sound coming through your headphones or speakers, and the upmixing to 7.1 surround sound in gaming, movies, and music is solid.

Creative Sound BlasterX G5 Creative SoundBlasterX G5 7.1 Headphone Amplifier Review | eTeknix
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eTeknix
Published: 02.05.2016
Creative SoundBlasterX G5 7.1 Headphone Amplifier Review | eTeknix

Introduction Creative has a long-running history in the PC audio world, having created some of the most popular audio hardware of several generations, such as headsets, amplifiers, sound cards, speakers and more. Today, we have their new G5 desktop amplifier at our disposal and we're really eager to see and hear what it has to offer, especially since it's not been too long since we reviewed their flagship X7 desktop amp and were nothing short of blown away by its level of features, performance, and design, even if it was a bit of a wallet buster. However, their new G5

Creative Sound BlasterX G5 Creative SoundBlasterX G5 7.1 Headphone Amplifier Review | Page 3 of 4 | eTeknix
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eTeknix
Published: 02.05.2016
Creative SoundBlasterX G5 7.1 Headphone Amplifier Review | Page 3 of 4 | eTeknix

Introduction Creative has a long-running history in the PC audio world, having created some of the most popular audio hardware of several generations, such as headsets, amplifiers, sound cards, speakers and more. Today, we have their new G5 desktop amplifier at our disposal and we're really eager to see and hear what it has to offer, especially since it's not been too long since we reviewed their flagship X7 desktop amp and were nothing short of blown away by its level of features, performance, and design, even if it was a bit of a wallet buster. However, their new G5

Creative Sound BlasterX G5 Creative Sound BlasterX G5 7.1 External Gaming Audio DAC Review
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Hardware Asylum
Published: 29.02.2016
Creative Sound BlasterX G5 7.1 External Gaming Audio DAC Review

In this review I’ll be looking at an ingenious audio solution from Creative called the Sound BlasterX G5. The G5 is an external sound card and headphone amplifier that can be used on a variety of different systems including the PC, Mac, Android, iOS, PS4 and Xbox One.

Creative Sound BlasterX G5 Creative Sound BlasterX G5 External USB 7.1 Sound Card Review
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TweakTown
Published: 20.04.2016
Creative Sound BlasterX G5 External USB 7.1 Sound Card Review
3.2

Is Creative's Sound BlasterX G5 external USB 7.1 sound card a hit or miss product? Let's take a look.

Creative Sound BlasterX G5 Sound BlasterX G5 Portable Sound Card Review
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GamingShogun |
Published: 13.02.2016
Sound BlasterX G5 Portable Sound Card Review

Creative Labs has been making a lot of waves with its Sound BlasterX line of portable sound cards and headphone amplifier units. We take a look at the latest in this new family of audio devices, the G5, and give it great marks for it slick design, portability, and performance. The Sound BlasterX G5 

Creative Sound BlasterX G5 Creative Sound BlasterX G5 External Soundcard & Headphone Amp Review
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Techgage
Published: 07.07.2017
Creative Sound BlasterX G5 External Soundcard & Headphone Amp Review

While sound cards have improved greatly over the years, there is still a market for premium, and external solutions. Creative has been at the audio game for quite a while, and has released a new solution for both gamers and audio enthusiasts alike. Let's see if the Sound BlasterX G5 (with...

Creative Sound BlasterX G5 Creative Sound BlasterX G5 Portable Sound Card Review
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Modders-Inc
Published: 24.10.2018
Creative Sound BlasterX G5 Portable Sound Card Review

When the people at Creative asked us to take a look at their Sound Blaster G5 portable sound card and headphone amp, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. 

Creative Sound BlasterX G5 Creative Sound BlasterX G5: Amplify your tunes
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T3 Middle East
Published: 07.08.2017
Creative Sound BlasterX G5: Amplify your tunes

Making the good sound better. Creative’s Sound BlasterX G5 is part of the company’s new line of devices aimed at gamers. But as this external sound card can help you get the best surround sound option on your games, it can also work as a headphone amp that’s compatible with your PC, Mac, PS4. Xbox …

Creative Sound BlasterX G5 [M] Creative Sound BlasterX G5 7.1 HD Audio Portable Sound Card Review
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[M] Creative Sound BlasterX G5 7.1 HD Audio Portable Sound Card Review

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