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Creative Sound BlasterX H5

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Pros

  • sounds full
  • detailed
  • clear

Cons

  • sound like mud compared to my usual AKG K701
  • it is not one of the normal bass bombers
  • exaggerated lows and highs

Key specs

  • 2.2 Ω
  • , 118 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Creative Sound BlasterX H5 - Pros & Cons

Creative Sound BlasterX H5

Pros

  • sounds full
  • detailed
  • clear
  • and will be easily intelligible
  • Corsair have better balance sound quality overall
  • comfortable over-ear design
  • good and sturdy build quality
  • The Creative Sound are more comfortable than the Corsair
  • Well-built and comfortable design
  • outdoor-friendly design and decent isolation
  • decently well-balanced and bass-heavy sound

Cons

  • sound like mud compared to my usual AKG K701
  • it is not one of the normal bass bombers
  • exaggerated lows and highs
  • neither too tight nor too loose
  • low frequency sound
  • undercuts the bass just a tad too much
  • bass lacked power and sounded fairly shallow
  • bassy music felt slightly subpar
  • Higher sound ranges sounded a little flat as well
  • it lacks the digital audio option
  • its limitations become a little obvious

Creative Sound BlasterX H5 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
50 mm
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IconImpedance
2.2 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
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IconWeight
338 g
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Creative Sound BlasterX H5 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight11.92 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBoom microphone
Microphone sensitivity-40.0 dB
Microphone frequency100 - 15000
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Play/Pause
  • Volume
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
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Sound
Impedance2.2 Ω
Sensitivity< 118
Frequency range20 - 20000
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.97 in
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Connectivity
Cable length1.2
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableno
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Power
Battery operatedno

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Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Creative - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 21.12.2017
Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Review
3.9

The Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Tournament Edition are well-built and comfortable gaming headsets with a great mic. They're a good option for gaming and watching ...

Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Review
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pcgamer
Published: 15.02.2016
Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Review
4.3

A lightweight stereo gaming headset you'll wear for hours

Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Gaming Headset Review
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 29.01.2018
Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Gaming Headset Review

Creative adds an "X" to its Sound Blaster gaming headset. We take a closer look at what that X brings, other than a higher, premium price.

Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Tournament Edition review
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TechRadar
Published: 08.03.2018
Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Tournament Edition review
3.0

Skip this striped-down gaming headset for the better H7

Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Review: Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Gaming Headset - Custom PC Review
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Custom PC Review
Published: 03.01.2016
Review: Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Gaming Headset - Custom PC Review

I had to do a double take when I first saw the Creative Sound BlasterX H5. The red "X" marked on the side of the ear cups looked eerily similar to another

Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Sound BlasterX H5 Tournament Edition review: Affordable, comfortable gaming headset
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Techaeris
Published: 25.03.2017
Sound BlasterX H5 Tournament Edition review: Affordable, comfortable gaming headset
4.4

Our Sound BlasterX H5 Tournament Edition review takes a look at the updated version of the Sound BlasterX H5 analog gaming headset to see how it compares.

Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Tournament Edition Headset Review - Play3r
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Play3r
Published: 12.05.2017
Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Tournament Edition Headset Review - Play3r
3.3

One of Creative's latest audio products has wrapped itself around my ears in the form of the Sound BlasterX Pro Gaming H5 Tournament Edition headset.

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