The Creative Labs Sound Blaster X5 USB is a high-quality soundcard designed for use with Mac and Windows operating systems. It features a sleek black design and offers a range of audio outputs including headphone outputs and digital audio optical out. With its compatibility for a wide range of headphones, excellent audio quality, and intuitive design, the Sound Blaster X5 USB is an ideal choice for anyone looking to enhance their computer's sound capabilities.

Sound Blaster

X5

Minimum System Requirements/Technical Specifications

Windows OS

Intel® Core™ i3 or AMD equivalent processor, Intel, AMD, or 100% compatible motherboard

Microsoft® Windows 11, Windows 10 version 1703

32/64-bit or later

> 4 GB RAM

> 4 GB of free hard disk space

USB 2.0/USB 3.0 port

macOS

macOS 10.15 or later

Supports Intel-based and Apple CPU chipsets

> 4 GB RAM

> 4 GB of free hard disk space

USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port

PSSM

Firmware version

20.02-2.26.00.00-00.00.00.0.1 or later

Available USB port

PS4™

Firmware version 5.0 or later

- Available USB port

PC must meet the minimum hardware requirements to operate

on the Windows OS installed

Scout Mode™, CrystalVoice™, and Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine's features are only accessible via the Creative app, downloadable on

PC and Mac.

The USB-A host audio streaming port supports USB Audio Class

devices of up to 5V 100 mA.

Windows Operating System

Intel® Core i3 Processor or AMD equivalent

Intel, AMD, or 100% compatible motherboard

Microsoft® Windows 11, Windows 10 version 1703, 32/64-bit or later

4 GB of RAM

4 GB of free hard disk space

USB 2.0/USB 3.0 port

macOS

PS5

PS4

macOS 10.15 or later

Supports Intel and Apple chipsets

4 GB of RAM

4 GB of free hard disk space

USB 2.0/USB 3.0 Port

Firmware version 20.02-2.26.00.00-00.00.00.0.1 or later

Available USB port

Firmware version 5.0 or later

Available USB port

The PC must meet the minimum hardware requirements to function with the installed Windows operating system.

Scout Mode, CrystalVoice, and Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine features are only accessible via the Creative application, downloadable on PC and Mac.

The USB-A audio streaming host port charges USB Audio Class peripherals up to 5V 100mA