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title: "Creative BT-W3"
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# Supports aptX HD for premium sound quality aptX LL codec for ultra-low latency gaming Bluetooth 5.0 for stable wireless audio Creative BT-W3

**Brand:** creative
**Price:** 22.69 OMR
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your audio game—wireless freedom with zero compromise!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Creative BT-W3 by creative
- **How much does it cost?** 22.69 OMR with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## 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

- • **Plug-and-Play Convenience:** No drivers needed—just USB-C plug-in for instant wireless audio with minimal power draw, keeping your setup sleek and efficient.
- • **Lag-Free Gaming Experience:** Experience near-zero audio delay with aptX Low Latency codec—perfect for competitive gaming and immersive video sync.
- • **Customizable Codec Selection:** Easily switch between aptX LL, aptX HD, aptX, and SBC codecs with a simple button press and real-time indicator.
- • **Seamless Wireless Audio Upgrade:** Transform your PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, or Mac into a wireless audio powerhouse with Bluetooth 5.0 compatibility.
- • **Crystal Clear Team Communication:** Built-in 3.5mm analog mic support ensures flawless voice chat, so you never miss a call or teammate’s command.

## Overview

The Creative BT-W3 is a compact USB-C Bluetooth 5.0 audio transmitter designed for PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac. It supports multiple premium codecs including aptX Low Latency and aptX HD, enabling lag-free gaming and high-fidelity music streaming. Featuring easy codec switching, plug-and-play setup, and a 3.5mm analog mic input for voice chat, it delivers a seamless wireless audio experience with minimal power consumption.

## Description

desertcart.com: Creative BT-W3 Bluetooth 5.0 USB-C Audio Transmitter, aptX LL and aptX HD, 3.5 mm Analog Mic for Voice Chat Support, Codec Indicator and Selection, Plug-and-Play for PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac : 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: Works as expected - As mentioned by others, A2DP implementation in macOS leaves much room for improvement (in my case,15” Late 2016 MBP). Audio was choppy and latency perceptible regardless of the codec used (SBC, AAC or AptX). Switching over to the BT-W2 with Aukey EP-B80 earphones was a massive upgrade. While sound quality remained the same, chops and cutoffs were gone - as was the lag (as if you’re using wired cans). The sound was stable, clear and lag-free, in real-time. Admittedly, B80s do support AptX-LL, which makes all the difference in latency department. But even without said benefit, the lack of interference was impressive: using Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard and several 2.4GHz networks near the adapter had zero impact on signal quality. Speaking of which, it holds up about 7-8m line of sight, and penetrates one brick wall before dropping off. Pairing was easy, and took 4-5 seconds only. As for cons. I could never make the audio-in work, despite LED light telling me it’s on, and macOS recognizing the mic. It just stays silent. Also, volume control is tricky: technically, it IS adjustable with volume up/down buttons (you can hear it) — but controls neither system nor app volume. Think of it as an external, analog amp, in terms of OS interaction. Last but not least. Is Bluetooth 2.1 EDR outdated? Yes, but only if you need hi-res audio. Otherwise, there is little difference in Bluetooth Classic A2DP implementation across 2.1, 3.0, 4.0, 4.1 or 4.2 iterations. 5.0 on the other hand, could certainly improve the range, support heavier codecs and concurrent clients - but in my experience, it works as intended. No hiccups.

## Features

- ENJOY WIRELESS AUDIO WITH PS4 OR NINTENDO SWITCH | Creative BT-W3 is a Bluetooth 5.0 audio transmitter that is ideal for PS4, Nintendo Switch (and even PC or Mac), and is compatible with all Bluetooth headphones from version 2.1 and onwards. With Creative BT-W3, enjoy wireless audio with previously unsupported devices, or upgrade your existing Bluetooth listening experience with its selection of premium Bluetooth codecs
- EASY CODEC SELECTION | Creative BT-W3 supports 4 different Bluetooth codecs—aptX LL, aptX HD, aptX, and SBC, each of them suitable for different usage. With the codec selection button and indicator light, you can easily tell which codec you’re connected with at the moment and switch to your desired codec with a simple button press. Switch to aptX LL for lag-free gaming experience, or aptX HD for high-quality music enjoyment!
- REAL-TIME AUDIO SYNC WITH APTX LL | Whether you’re playing games or watching a movie there’s nothing more annoying than having your audio out-of-sync with the video. With aptX Low Latency, lag is reduced to 30–40 ms—an amount practically indiscernible by humans—so you can enjoy real-time audio sync. That’s 4-6 times shorter than the standard 170–270 ms latency with the default Bluetooth codec!
- SIMPLE PLUG-AND-PLAY FUNCTIONALITY | No driver or software installation required! Simply plug the Creative BT-W3 into your device to enjoy high-quality wireless audio with your Bluetooth headphones. Powered by a USB-C connection, the Creative BT-W3 is battery-free and draws a minimal amount of power from its connected device
- COMMUNICATE WIRELESSLY | Clear communication with teammates is the key to victory in multi-player games! We’ve bundled a mini analog mic for you to enjoy seamless voice chat with your team wirelessly. If you only want to make a quick call with your Bluetooth headset’s built-in mic, simply switch to the HFP mode to have wireless calls

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B089PYFLBN |
| Best Sellers Rank | #31,296 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #189 in Nintendo Switch Cables & Adapters |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,923) |
| Date First Available | June 5, 2020 |
| Item Weight | 1.44 ounces |
| Item model number | 70SA016000000 |
| Manufacturer | Creative Labs |
| Product Dimensions | 1.18 x 0.6 x 0.24 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Creative
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Product Dimensions:** 1.18"L x 0.6"W x 0.24"H
- **Special Feature:** Built-In Microphone

## Images

![Creative BT-W3 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZVPtZdHzL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this capable of 24 bit transmission or is it limited to 16bit like the 1mii?**
A: No. On my Windows 11 PC the operating system only allows 16 bit / 48 khz and is greyed-out (can't be modified). This effectively defeats the purpose of having the aptx-hd codec. aptx is 16/48 whereas aptx-hd is 24/48. So even though the devise is capable of transmitting at a 24 bit resolution the OS will not provide it any 24 bit material to transmit. As far as the transmitter is concerned the source material is encoded with a 16 bit resolution.

**Q: Is a usb-a adapter included with this product?**
A: 1x USB C-to-A Converter is included in the package contents.

**Q: Can these work with sony xm1000xm4?**
A: BT-W3 can work with wireless headphones/speakers. BT-W3 supports following Bluetooth profiles:
- A2DP (Wireless Stereo Bluetooth)
- AVRCP (Bluetooth Remote Control)
- HFP (Handsfree Profile)​​

**Q: does this come with a usb-a to usb-c adapter?**
A: BT-W3 has following package content:
​1) BT-W3 (USB Type C)
2) USB Type C  (female) to USB Type A (male) converter ​
3) 4-pole analog microphone plug
4) Quick Start Guide & Warranty Leaflet

## 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works as expected
*by A***M on May 28, 2019*

As mentioned by others, A2DP implementation in macOS leaves much room for improvement (in my case,15” Late 2016 MBP). Audio was choppy and latency perceptible regardless of the codec used (SBC, AAC or AptX). Switching over to the BT-W2 with Aukey EP-B80 earphones was a massive upgrade. While sound quality remained the same, chops and cutoffs were gone - as was the lag (as if you’re using wired cans). The sound was stable, clear and lag-free, in real-time. Admittedly, B80s do support AptX-LL, which makes all the difference in latency department. But even without said benefit, the lack of interference was impressive: using Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard and several 2.4GHz networks near the adapter had zero impact on signal quality. Speaking of which, it holds up about 7-8m line of sight, and penetrates one brick wall before dropping off. Pairing was easy, and took 4-5 seconds only. As for cons. I could never make the audio-in work, despite LED light telling me it’s on, and macOS recognizing the mic. It just stays silent. Also, volume control is tricky: technically, it IS adjustable with volume up/down buttons (you can hear it) — but controls neither system nor app volume. Think of it as an external, analog amp, in terms of OS interaction. Last but not least. Is Bluetooth 2.1 EDR outdated? Yes, but only if you need hi-res audio. Otherwise, there is little difference in Bluetooth Classic A2DP implementation across 2.1, 3.0, 4.0, 4.1 or 4.2 iterations. 5.0 on the other hand, could certainly improve the range, support heavier codecs and concurrent clients - but in my experience, it works as intended. No hiccups.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pretty awesome
*by A***E on November 30, 2024*

What I like: it beats the pants off Windows stack bluetooth audio with the ability to actually choose your sample rate and bit rate. I can actually play BT audio at 24bit/96000hz! Also, I really like that once paired in Windows, it'll stay connected to any other device its plugged into, such as working when booting to Linux. Normally bluetooth devices paired in Windows or Linux cannot be used with one another. Another thing is the built in crystalizer and the equalizer, two things that I no longer need a separate app for. What I don't like: lack of AAC. Plus I've yet been able to find a way to switch the codec manually in the app. AptX HD is pretty good, tho, and standard Windows BT doesn't offer AptX HD (but it does use AAC). Also my Crusher ANC when using Bass Boost in app actually makes the bass quieter. But yeah, this dongle is really good.

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