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product_id: 535253816
title: "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"
brand: "creative"
price: "$88.44"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/535253816-creative-bt-w5-smart-bluetooth-5-3-audio-transmitter-aptx
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region: United States of America
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# Bluetooth 5.3 Low Latency Seamless Multi-Device Switching 24-bit/96kHz Hi-Res Audio 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

**Brand:** creative
**Price:** $88.44
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your audio game—seamless, smart, and seriously high-res.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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 by creative
- **How much does it cost?** $88.44 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/535253816-creative-bt-w5-smart-bluetooth-5-3-audio-transmitter-aptx)

## 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:** Ultra-stable, low-latency wireless connection that adapts to your environment for uninterrupted audio.
- • **Plug & Play Portability:** Compact USB-C dongle with zero driver hassle—power-efficient and travel-friendly for on-the-go pros.
- • **Instant Voice Chat Ready:** Built-in mic and hands-free profile mode let you communicate clearly during calls or team chats.
- • **Crystal-Clear Hi-Res Audio:** Experience pristine 24-bit/96kHz sound with aptX Adaptive for flawless work and play.
- • **Effortless Device Switching:** Switch between up to 4 devices instantly without disconnecting—stay connected, stay productive.

## Overview

The BT-W5 Smart Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Transmitter delivers high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz audio with aptX Adaptive codec, ensuring dynamic bitrate adjustment for superior sound quality and low latency. Featuring Bluetooth 5.3, it guarantees stable wireless connections and supports instant switching between up to 4 paired devices without disconnecting. Its built-in microphone enables clear voice chat, while the compact USB-C plug-and-play design offers effortless portability and compatibility with PCs, Macs, and gaming consoles.

## Description

Full description not available

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Touch Control |
| Control Type | Full Control |
| Human-Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Connector Type Used on Cable | USB Type C |
| Hardware Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB, Bluetooth 5 |
| Item Weight | 4.54 g |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 1"L x 0.6"W x 0.3"H |
| Bluetooth support? | Yes |
| Data Link Protocol | Bluetooth |
| Wireless Compability | Bluetooth |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Audio Input | Bluetooth |
| Voltage | 5 Volts (DC) |
| Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Compatibility Options | USB-C and Bluetooth enabled devices (PC, Mac, gaming consoles, etc.) |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops, and Other Bluetooth-enabled Devices |
| Installation Method | Plug-and-Play |
| Includes Remote | No |
| Color | Smart Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Transmitter |
| Additional Features | Built In Microphone |

## Product Details

- **Special Feature:** Built-In Microphone
- **Brand:** Creative
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth, USB
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Product Dimensions:** 1"L x 0.6"W x 0.3"H

## Images

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## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive
*by L***R on September 11, 2025*

So my PC doesn't have a thing for Bluetooth and I wanted to use my Buds3 pro with it. Item was super easy to setup. What impresses me the most is the software. Acoustic engine feature is decently useful. The onboard equalizer is sick. I have been using that a lot. Only negative, probably my ear buds fault, is I have to pull the product out of my pc for my earbuds to connect to my phone.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ works well decent range
*by A***R on September 13, 2025*

sounds good with decent range, you need to download software to use. connected 3 headphones easily.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-14*