--- product_id: 535253816 title: "Creative BT-W5" brand: "creative" price: "€ 61.79" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Creative" url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/535253816-creative-bt-w5 store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Bluetooth 5.3 Low Latency Seamless Multi-Device Switching 24-bit/96kHz Hi-Res Audio Creative BT-W5 **Brand:** creative **Price:** € 61.79 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate your audio game—because your setup deserves smart, seamless sound. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Creative BT-W5 by creative - **How much does it cost?** € 61.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/535253816-creative-bt-w5) ## Best For - creative enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted creative brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Next-Gen Bluetooth 5.3:** Enjoy ultra-stable, low-latency wireless audio that adapts dynamically to your environment. - • **Effortless Device Switching:** Switch between up to 4 devices instantly without disconnecting—stay connected, stay productive. - • **Plug-and-Play USB-C Portability:** No drivers, no fuss—just plug in and elevate your audio on any PC, Mac, or gaming console. - • **Built-In Mic for Instant Voice Chat:** Seamlessly jump into calls or team chats with hands-free convenience and crystal-clear voice quality. - • **Crystal-Clear Hi-Res Audio Streaming:** Experience pristine 24-bit/96kHz sound with aptX Adaptive for flawless work and play. ## Overview The Creative BT-W5 is a compact, plug-and-play Bluetooth 5.3 audio transmitter delivering high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz sound with aptX Adaptive codec. It supports seamless switching between multiple devices, low-latency streaming ideal for gaming and media, and includes a built-in microphone for hands-free voice chat. Compatible with PC, Mac, and gaming consoles, it enhances wireless audio quality and connectivity for professionals and gamers alike. ## Description desertcart.com: Creative BT-W5 Smart Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Transmitter with aptX Adaptive, High-Resolution 24-bit / 96 kHz Audio, Device-Switching Function, Works with PC/Mac/Gaming Consoles : Video Games Review: Second time creative made an excellent uncommon product that saved my setup - Excellent. I'm normally too busy to write reviews but I'm super happy with my current audio setup thanks to the W5. This is the second time Creative made a product for an uncommon setup that I really needed to get the ideal configuration with the hardware. The last one was an audio dock/converter that allowed you to receive full surround sound via optical/coaxial cable with your 5.1/7.1 computer speaker system, brilliant. This dongle allows you to use Bluetooth with your Windows PC. Sounds dumb on the surface, like who's using a modern pc without Bluetooth? Wrong, I do enjoy using Windows over the years but the Bluetooth support is kind of awful and just barely there in terms of functionality, even basic stuff is buried deep in the old Control Panel instead of Settings. Anyway this product allowed me to get proper Bluetooth support that doesn't disconnect every so often or act weird because I accidentally tried to use the microphone (Windows just can't seem to do audio in and out at the same time at reasonable quality, despite Bluetooth supporting the standards for decades and getting better every few years). It's kind of jank sometimes but that could be the specific Bose Ultra Open ears I use. I use these while I'm at work because for my job I need to be able to hear if people need me. I've tried other open earphones and of course transparency mode on popular wireless earbuds and none of them work as well for my job or sound as good as these do. And sound good they do thanks to the W5 supporting multiple codecs and having several options. I mentioned some jank but I found the perfect solution I've been using for 4 days so far with zero issues or features not working. I plug the dongle in and immediately turn on my Bose ultras (by taking them out of the case) and they work 100% of the time. Before I tried leaving the dongle plugged in and would get issues connecting half the time. Not a problem anymore. They sound just as good connected to the pc or phone. The options can make the earbuds sound even better. I usually avoid audio presets but I tried the gaming preset and it sounds very good. Makes it sound more full, which is great for an open ear earbud. I work in a college, so imagine tons of wifi signals coming from the access points as well as students and signal strength is great. Review: Great for gaming. But not all of them. - I purchased these to play FPS games. They come nicely package and an instruction booklet. I don't have a native USB C port on my pc so I purchased an extra fast USB A to USC B dongle. Everything works great and on the app you can choose which Codec you want. I prefer low latency over quality as I play FPS games. Thei website say that you should get 60 ms delay but I can tell you it's noticeable. For other games it's fine, even watching videos or movies, you don't feel any out of sync. It's not made for FPS gaming though, I can feel that very subtle delay everytime I shoot. It's not a deal breaker for me though as now I can connect my headsets and my airpods at the same time. I now use it mostly for movies or when I work out at home. Aptx High quality is amazing and it's great if you love to listen to music at high quality. Sometimes it bugs out and fails to connect to my airpods. But a simple unplug and plug again fixes the issue. Great product and Great price for what it does. Highly reccommend. ## Features - RELIABLE HIGH-RESOLUTION 24-BIT / 96 KHZ AUDIO STREAMING - Enjoy consistent high quality audio playback for work and gaming. Featuring the latest aptX Adaptive codec that monitors signal levels within your environment, and the type of content being played, the audio transmitter dynamically adjusts streaming bitrate to consistently deliver robust, high quality and low latency audio playback - SMART CODEC WITH AUTO-ADJUSTING BITRATE - Enjoy enhanced listening experience for your movie, music, and games, allowing it to sound just as great on wired headphones or speakers. Coupled with Bluetooth 5.3, it also automatically chooses the best available audio codec supported by your device, so you are guaranteed reliable and stable wireless audio each time you are connected - EASY DEVICE SWITCH - Easily switch the output device you are connected to, without the hassle of needing to disconnect from your current device in order to switch to another device. Simply press Creative BT-W5's multifunction button to switch. The audio transmitter remembers up to 4 devices at a time. You can also do a manual switch or view the devices remembered via the Creative app - CONVENIENT VOICE CHAT - Communicate clearly with your team over Bluetooth instantly with little to no disruptions in between. Enter Hands-free Profile (HFP) mode by pressing the multifunction button twice, to answer a quick phone call using the built-in mic on your headset - PORTABLE, PLUG AND PLAY READY - Connect the audio transmitter to an available USB-C port and you're all set. It does not require any drivers and draws a negligible amount of power from the connected device so you can keep your mind at ease about battery drainage. The lightweight dongle can complement both your work and entertainment needs as you go about your day ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0C144XQWW | | Additional Features | Built-In Microphone | | Audio Input | Bluetooth | | Audio Output Mode | Stereo | | Audio Output Type | Bluetooth | | Best Sellers Rank | #22 in MP3 Player Bluetooth Transmitters | | Bluetooth support? | Yes | | Brand | Creative | | Color | Smart Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Transmitter | | Compatibility Options | USB-C and Bluetooth enabled devices (PC, Mac, gaming consoles, etc.) | | Compatible Devices | Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops, and Other Bluetooth-enabled Devices | | Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB | | Connector Type Used on Cable | USB Type C | | Control Method | Touch | | Control Type | Full Control | | Controller Type | Touch Control | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (157) | | Data Link Protocol | Bluetooth | | Hardware Interface | Bluetooth, Bluetooth 5, USB | | Human Interface Input | Touchscreen | | Includes Remote | No | | Installation Type | Plug-and-Play | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 1"L x 0.6"W x 0.3"H | | Item Weight | 0.01 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Creative Labs | | Model Name | Creative BT-W5 | | Number of Channels | 2 | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Rechargeable Battery Included | No | | Supported Application | Any application that can output audio via USB-C or Bluetooth | | Supported Media Type | MP3 | | Supported Standards | Bluetooth 5.3, aptX Adaptive | | UPC | 054651195684 | | Voltage | 5 Volts (DC) | | Warranty Description | One Year Limited Warranty | | Wireless Compability | Bluetooth | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Creative - **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth, USB - **Power Source:** Battery Powered - **Product Dimensions:** 1"L x 0.6"W x 0.3"H - **Special Feature:** Built-In Microphone ## Images ![Creative BT-W5 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51X+bPQXrZL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: According to creative site, chat/voice mic will only work if your bt hdset supports aptx-ll (not regular aptx) or faststream** A: that is correct, make sure to buy a headset with the aptx-ll and not just aptx or the mic won't work. **Q: Will this work with a bose ae2w headset to ps4?** A: I have found that it works on a PS4 and will pair with a Jaybird X2. I can't guarantee that it will work with the Bose ae2w. **Q: Creative - why do reviews say the mic does not work for ps4 when this is advertised to support communication over bt headset? FastStream codec req?** A: Most likely, the headphone that they are using doesn't support Fastream or Aptx-LL voice back which is needed in order to use the mic function of the BT-W2. **Q: Would this work with sony wh-1000xm2 and xm3?** A: Hi! Tried to use Sony WH-1000XM3 with Creative BT-WT3. They work together, but I spend a lot of time to get why my headphones connect only over SBC. The headphones has "Sound Quality Mode" settings with the following options: 1) "Priority on Sound Quality" 2) "Priority on Stable Connection" If you using the second option, they will connect over SBC only, and you can't change codec. However, if you will choose the first option, you can connect over aptX (green led) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Second time creative made an excellent uncommon product that saved my setup *by C***N on April 16, 2025* Excellent. I'm normally too busy to write reviews but I'm super happy with my current audio setup thanks to the W5. This is the second time Creative made a product for an uncommon setup that I really needed to get the ideal configuration with the hardware. The last one was an audio dock/converter that allowed you to receive full surround sound via optical/coaxial cable with your 5.1/7.1 computer speaker system, brilliant. This dongle allows you to use Bluetooth with your Windows PC. Sounds dumb on the surface, like who's using a modern pc without Bluetooth? Wrong, I do enjoy using Windows over the years but the Bluetooth support is kind of awful and just barely there in terms of functionality, even basic stuff is buried deep in the old Control Panel instead of Settings. Anyway this product allowed me to get proper Bluetooth support that doesn't disconnect every so often or act weird because I accidentally tried to use the microphone (Windows just can't seem to do audio in and out at the same time at reasonable quality, despite Bluetooth supporting the standards for decades and getting better every few years). It's kind of jank sometimes but that could be the specific Bose Ultra Open ears I use. I use these while I'm at work because for my job I need to be able to hear if people need me. I've tried other open earphones and of course transparency mode on popular wireless earbuds and none of them work as well for my job or sound as good as these do. And sound good they do thanks to the W5 supporting multiple codecs and having several options. I mentioned some jank but I found the perfect solution I've been using for 4 days so far with zero issues or features not working. I plug the dongle in and immediately turn on my Bose ultras (by taking them out of the case) and they work 100% of the time. Before I tried leaving the dongle plugged in and would get issues connecting half the time. Not a problem anymore. They sound just as good connected to the pc or phone. The options can make the earbuds sound even better. I usually avoid audio presets but I tried the gaming preset and it sounds very good. Makes it sound more full, which is great for an open ear earbud. I work in a college, so imagine tons of wifi signals coming from the access points as well as students and signal strength is great. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for gaming. But not all of them. *by F***Y on September 11, 2023* I purchased these to play FPS games. They come nicely package and an instruction booklet. I don't have a native USB C port on my pc so I purchased an extra fast USB A to USC B dongle. Everything works great and on the app you can choose which Codec you want. I prefer low latency over quality as I play FPS games. Thei website say that you should get 60 ms delay but I can tell you it's noticeable. For other games it's fine, even watching videos or movies, you don't feel any out of sync. It's not made for FPS gaming though, I can feel that very subtle delay everytime I shoot. It's not a deal breaker for me though as now I can connect my headsets and my airpods at the same time. I now use it mostly for movies or when I work out at home. Aptx High quality is amazing and it's great if you love to listen to music at high quality. Sometimes it bugs out and fails to connect to my airpods. But a simple unplug and plug again fixes the issue. Great product and Great price for what it does. Highly reccommend. ### ⭐ Doesn’t Work with PS5 *by C***. on March 15, 2024* It plugs in and is detected - and passes audio to a Bluetooth headphone (does not work with AirPods of any kind - Bluetooth will not sync or even detect the AirPods even if using a computer). This does NOT support voice chat or Mic on PS5 at all. This is also not a Bluetooth dongle, it’s basically a sound card with a Bluetooth interface with specific use cases. Software works for changing settings and pairing devices, but very limited use cases despite what the marketing says. Avoid this product at all costs. ## Frequently Bought Together - Creative BT-W5 Smart Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Transmitter with aptX Adaptive, High-Resolution 24-bit / 96 kHz Audio, Device-Switching Function, Works with PC/Mac/Gaming Consoles - Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Headphones - Bluetooth Headset for Crystal-Clear Calls with Adaptive Noise Cancellation, 60h Battery Life, Lightweight Folding Design, Black - Sennheiser Consumer Audio BTD 600 Bluetooth® Dongle - USB-A/USB-C Adapter with AptX Audio Codecs for Stable, Sound - Listen to Music, Make Calls, and Watch Videos --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/535253816-creative-bt-w5](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/535253816-creative-bt-w5) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-05-04*