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Testseek.com have collected 42 expert reviews of the Creative Sound Blaster X3 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Creative Sound Blaster X3.
Award: Editor’s Choice March 2020
March 2020
 
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The editors liked

  • Incredible Connectivity Options
  • Sounds Fantastic with X-Fi Enabled
  • Great Price Point
  • Properly Sized Device
  • Enhances sound with Super X-Fi technology
  • Responsive EQ modes
  • Software is easy to use
  • Minimal footprint on desk
  • Price is right
  • Unique listening experience with the App
  • Chat and game sound easy to adjust
  • When I want to use headphones
  • I have an experience tailored to me
  • Both movies and music sound great with 5.1 surround speakers or even modest 2.1 computer speakers
  • Easy to set up
  • Great overall sound quality (both output and input)
  • Surprisingly powerful headphone amplifier
  • Tons of useful and well-implemented features
  • Excellent system-wide 10-band equalizer
  • Intuitive multipurpose volume dial
  • Good PC software driver
  • Can be cont
  • Great overall sound
  • Small form factor and external
  • 7.1 virtual surround sound is good
  • Super X-Fi
  • Can work with PC
  • Mac
  • PS4 and Switch

The editors didn't like

  • No hardware memory for storing profiles
  • Lack of a visible volume indicator
  • Would have liked a 1/4 headphone jack
  • Can't use my USB headset with the unit
  • Include a mic/headphone splitter – seems like the headphone experience is what the strong suit of the X3 is
  • Made out of plain plastic
  • It doesn't look nearly as good as it performs
  • Super X-Fi might be hard for some to setup
  • Super X-Fi requires an account

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  Published: 2020-10-02, Author: Home , review by: lanoc.org

  • Even going back to my first PC gaming experiences the Sound Blaster name was important, most of you may not remember or were even alive at the time but old games would add sound Blaster support which was the best option for audio at the time. The bran...

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  Published: 2020-08-28, Author: John , review by: Gamingnexus.com

  • Abstract:  Creative Labs has had a few external USB sound cards in their portfolio and one that I saw at CES was the Sound Blaster X3. This external sound card was not only designed to provide better sound than your internal computer's sound card, but to also bring...

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  Published: 2020-07-10, Author: Jerry , review by: gamingshogun.com

  • Abstract:  Creative Labs released the Sound Blaster X3 at the end of 2019. What is the Sound Blaster X3? According to its product sheet, the Creative Labs Sound Blaster X3 is a “Hi-Res 7.1 External USB DAC and Amp Sound Card with Super X-Fi for PC and Mac”. What doe...

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  Published: 2020-07-10, Author: Inle , review by: techpowerup.com

  • Great overall sound quality (both output and input), Surprisingly powerful headphone amplifier, Tons of useful and well-implemented features, Excellent system-wide 10-band equalizer, Intuitive multipurpose volume dial, Good PC software driver, Can be cont
  • Made out of plain plastic, it doesn't look nearly as good as it performs
  • The Creative Sound Blaster X3 is available online for $119.99. Great overall sound quality (both output and input) Surprisingly powerful headphone amplifier Tons of useful and well-implemented features Excellent system-wide 10-band equalizer Intuitive mu...

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  Published: 2020-07-06, Author: Bob , review by: thinkcomputers.org

  • Great overall sound, Small form factor and external, 7.1 virtual surround sound is good, Super X-Fi, Can work with PC, Mac, PS4 and Switch
  • Super X-Fi might be hard for some to setup, Super X-Fi requires an account
  • I have been using the Creative Sound Blaster X3 with a simple Razer Kraken stereo headset. The main reason for this is I feel that is what most people buying this unit will already have a stereo headset, more than likely a gaming headset and not an X-Fi c...

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  Published: 2020-06-03, Author: David , review by: the-gadgeteer.com

  • When I want to use headphones, I have an experience tailored to me, Both movies and music sound great with 5.1 surround speakers or even modest 2.1 computer speakers, Easy to set up,
  • Include a mic/headphone splitter – seems like the headphone experience is what the strong suit of the X3 is
  • If you want top level sound on your computer but want it at a reasonable price, the X3 is your sound card of choice.  Easy to use, customized for your specific head shape and earhole configuration, and with truly spectacular playback, you just can't go wr...

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  Published: 2020-04-30, Author: Nick , review by: proclockers.com

  • Abstract:  There's something about having a Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC). The dials make you feel like a DJ and there are exclusive custom audio profiles at the touch of a button. But do you really need a DAC? These days ALL, if not MOST, motherboards have inte...

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  Published: 2020-04-21, Author: Paul , review by: modders-inc.com

  • As with other Creative products, I am very pleased with my experience with the Sound Blaster X3. The sound quality was excellent. Although the plug and play functionality may be a bit convoluted when used with the Sound Blaster Command software, the Sound...

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  Published: 2020-04-16, Author: NanoTechnos , review by: headfonia.com

  • Can a mass-market manufacturer like Creative find its place in the audiophile world in 2020 ? Looks like a yes to me.The Creative Sound Blaster X3 offers real audiophile performances and gaming/home-theater versatility, at a really low cost. We are talkin...

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  Published: 2020-02-03, Author: Chris , review by: funkykit.com

  • Enhances sound with Super X-Fi technology, Responsive EQ modes, Software is easy to use, Minimal footprint on desk, Price is right, Unique listening experience with the App, Chat and game sound easy to adjust
  • Can't use my USB headset with the unit,
  • Ahhhh the moment of truth… Lets break it down. Super X-Fi? Is it legit or is it audio snake oil? I can assure you this tech is 100% LEGIT. To keep it short and simple, when you pair Super X-Fi with your personalized app you get a sound unique to you. I ca...

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