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Creative BT-W5
Smart Bluetooth® 5.3 Audio Transmitter with aptX Adaptive
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Features
Overview
Enjoy seamless wireless audio streaming like no other with the Creative BT-W5. Equipped with Bluetooth® 5.3, aptX™ Adaptive codec that allows users to toggle priority for audio quality, and a convenient device-switching function, Creative BT-W5 makes your Bluetooth experience enjoyable for entertainment, work, and more!
Creative BT-W5 at a glance
Smart Bluetooth codec with auto-adjusting bit-rate
Higher quality Bluetooth audio transmission
Switch between paired devices easily
Convenient Hands-free Call
High Resolution Audio
Audio
It's smart and adaptable
Enjoy undisrupted audio playback with improved audio-and-video synchronization with the aptX Adaptive codec. When connected, the codec allows you to prioritize between a selection of dynamic bit-rate (High Quality) or dynamic latency (Low Latency) adaptation based on your needs. aptX Adaptive (High Quality) is selected by default. The selection is accessible within the Creative app.
Low Latency mode affectively brings down latency to an approximate of 50 ms*, perfect for games and movies where latency requirements are a lot more demanding.
aptX Adaptive High Quality supports exceptional audio quality even at lower bit rates. With aptX Adaptive High Quality, you can enjoy aptX HD quality scaling up to 420 kbps, great for high-resolution music.
Downloads
Switch between paired devices manually, make EQ adjustments, and access Sound Blaster technologies via the Acoustic Engine module—all available in-app!
It's stable and reliable
Creative BT-W5 offers high-resolution 24-bit audio at up to 96 kHz when streaming with aptX Adaptive. Along with Bluetooth® 5.3, enjoy stable, high-quality, and reliable connection for your music, movies, and games. It also automatically chooses the best available audio codec supported by your device, so you are guaranteed the best possible Bluetooth audio every single time.
LED Indicator | Status | Maximum Bit Depth | Maximum Sample Rate |
 Solid Purple | Connected with aptX Adaptive High Quality mode selected | 24-bit | 96 kHz |
 Solid Cyan | Connected with aptX Adaptive Low Latency mode selected | 24-bit | 48 kHz |
 Solid Gold | Connected with aptX HD activated | 24-bit | 48 kHz |
 Solid Green | Connected with aptX activated | 16-bit | 48 kHz |
 Solid Blue | Connected with SBC activated | 16-bit | 44 kHz |
Controls
It makes life simpler
Forget the hassle and repetitive steps of disconnecting, searching, and pairing whenever you want to switch between your Bluetooth headphones and speakers. The intuitive device switching function on Creative BT-W5 allows you to easily change the output device you are connected to, with literally just press of a button.
- Disconnect Device 1
- Power on Device 2
- Look for Device 2 in the list of Bluetooth devices
- Connect to Device 2
- Power on Device 2
- Press the multifunction button on Creative BT-W5 once
It remembers up to 4 devices for easy switching, in the sequence of their initial pairing.
Forgot the sequence of your devices? Fret not, download and install the Creative app on your PC to check the remembered devices. You can also select nearby devices to pair with, or redo the whole list of connected devices easily via the software.
LED Indicator | Status |
 Flashing Blue | Bluetooth pairing mode |
 Blink White 1x | Searching and connecting to Device 1 |
 Blink White 2x | Searching and connecting to Device 2 |
 Blink White 3x | Searching and connecting to Device 3 |
 Blink White 4x | Searching and connecting to Device 4 |
LED Indicator | Status |
| Solid Purple | Connected with aptX Adaptive High Quality mode selected |
| Solid Cyan | Connected with aptX Adaptive Low Latency mode selected |
| Solid Gold | Connected with aptX HD activated |
| Solid Green | Connected with aptX activated |
| Solid Blue | Connected with SBC activated |
Communications
It connects you, your way
Switch from whatever you're listening to and pick up a short phone call instantly! Double press on the Bluetooth button on Creative BT-W5 to enter HFP mode, and use voice chat with the built-in microphone on your Bluetooth headset.
Best for: PC and Mac, where the likelihood of audio pickup, for example, keyboard typing noises from the desktop, is high.
Design
It's really small, and no batteries needed
Creative BT-W5 is extremely lightweight at just 3g and features a small build, similar to the size of a dime, making it perfectly portable. It is also powered via USB-C and draws minimal power from your device so that you can continue to listen to high-resolution 24-bit audio on your Bluetooth receivers or devices. As long as the Creative BT-W5 is plugged in, you can be sure to enjoy stable, high-quality and reliable connection.
A Closer Look
Specifications
- Bluetooth 5.3
- A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
- AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
- HFP (Hands-free Profile)
- aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, SBC
- Up to 50 m / 165 ft (Unobstructed line-of-sight)
- 10 dBm
- 2402 - 2480 MHz
- Up to Stereo 24bit 96kHz
- Up to Stereo 24bit 96kHz
- 26 x 16 x 8 mm / 1.0 x 0.6 x 0.3”
- 3g / 0.1oz
System Requirements
- Intel® i3 or AMD® equivalent processor
- Intel, AMD, or 100% compatible motherboard
- Microsoft® Windows 11, Windows 10, 32 / 64-bit version 1903 or later
- >4 GB Ram, >4 GB of free hard disk space
- Available USB 2.0 / 3.0 port
- Macintosh running macOS 10.15 or later
- >4 GB RAM, >4 GB of free hard disk space
- Available USB 2.0 / 3.0 port
- Firmware Ver 5.0 or later
- Available USB Port*
- Firmware Ver 20.02-2.26.00.00-00.00.00.0.1 or later
- Available USB port
- Switch OS 5.0 or later
- Available USB port
- Voice communication on Nintendo Switch is title-dependent
*USB-C to USB-A converter not included
Package Contents
- 1 x Creative BT-W5
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
- 1 x Warranty and Compliance Information Leaflet
Warranty
2-year Limited Hardware Warranty (EU Countries)
1-year Limited Hardware Warranty (Non-EU Countries)
