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product_id: 42196198
title: "Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 External USB Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. Plug and Play (No Drivers Required). Upgrade to 24-Bit 96Khz Playback"
brand: "creative"
price: "NT$1231"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Creative"
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# Universal Headphone Compatibility 24-bit/96kHz Hi-Res Audio Plug & Play USB Connectivity Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 External USB Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. Plug and Play (No Drivers Required). Upgrade to 24-Bit 96Khz Playback

**Brand:** creative
**Price:** NT$1231
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your audio game—because your ears deserve the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 External USB Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. Plug and Play (No Drivers Required). Upgrade to 24-Bit 96Khz Playback by creative
- **How much does it cost?** NT$1231 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/42196198-creative-labs-sound-blaster-play-3-external-usb-sound-adapter)

## 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

- • **Effortless Plug & Play:** No drivers needed—just plug into any Windows or Mac USB port and experience instant audio clarity.
- • **Crystal-Clear Hi-Res Sound:** Upgrade your laptop’s onboard audio to pristine 24-bit/96kHz playback for immersive listening.
- • **Universal Headphone Support:** Seamlessly connect everything from earbuds to studio-grade headphones without extra adapters.
- • **Compact & Lightweight Design:** Ultra-portable at just 1.6 ounces—take premium sound quality wherever your work or play takes you.
- • **Powerful Audio Customization:** Download the Sound Blaster control panel for tailored sound profiles and advanced audio enhancements.

## Overview

The Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 is a compact external USB sound adapter that instantly upgrades your PC or Mac audio to 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution playback. Compatible with all analog headphones and microphones, it requires no drivers for basic use and offers powerful downloadable software for advanced sound customization. Lightweight and plug-and-play, it’s the perfect upgrade for professionals and audiophiles seeking crisp, clear sound on the go.

## Description

desertcart.com: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 External USB Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. Plug and Play (No Drivers Required). Upgrade to 24-Bit 96Khz Playback : Electronics

Review: Killed the hiss on my laptop – sound is way clearer now - Here are a few review drafts for the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 External USB Sound Adapter (the tiny black USB DAC/amp that upgrades to 24-bit/96kHz playback, plug-and-play with no drivers needed for basics, 3.5mm headphone out + mic in, drives everything from earbuds to studio headphones, ~93dB SNR). Wrote 'em in your casual Aaron-from-Clearfield-Utah style: straightforward, practical guy fixing crappy onboard sound for music/gaming/calls, hyped on the clearer audio, no hiss/static in the dry winter air, easy USB plug-in for laptop or desktop, and great value since it's cheap but punches up big time.
Review: Cheap, clean, quality sound for laptop headphone users. - Seamless operation. Windoze default drivers work, but the unit seems to default to a big bass boost that can be too much. The SB drivers allow you to tune the sound back to normal. Also be sure to enable the 'high gain' if using headphones, otherwise the volume may not be sufficient. With default Win drivers, you might want to adjust the device sample rate to match your source material. Good power, enough to drive Senn HD560s headphones adequately.

## Features

- power source type: Corded Electric
- No drivers needed -- works straight out of the box.
- Works with PC and Mac -- Compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 7; and Mac OS x10.9 or higher. Enhance your listening experience -- Upgrade your existing on-board sound to a USB DAC capable of 24-bit 96kHz playback Instantly!
- Easy Headphone connectivity -- Compatible with all analog headsets, from standard mobile phone earbuds to gaming and studio-grade headphones. Connect your headsets with single or split stereo/mic connector easily without the use of a Y-splitter cable.
- Powerful downloadable software -- control panel software gives powerful Audio Enhancements and unprecedented control. Also includes optimized profiles for multiple earphone brands.
- Product Type - SOUND CARD

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B06XBZ38ZJ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4 in External Sound Cards |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,579) |
| Date First Available | March 2, 2017 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
| Item model number | 70SB173000000 |
| Manufacturer | Creative |
| Product Dimensions | 5.43 x 0.87 x 0.37 inches |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** Creative
- **Compatible Devices:** mac
- **Hardware Interface:** USB
- **Platform:** Windows

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: difference between play 2 and play 3?**
A: The Sound Blaster Play 2 has a Bit-depth/sampling frequency (playback) of Up to 16-bit/48KHz.

Sound Blaster Play 3 has a Bit-depth/sampling frequency of 16-bit/44.1, 48.0, 88.2, 96.0kHz and 24-bit/44.1, 48.0, 96.0kHz"

As for the Signal-to-Noise Ratio, the Sound Blaster Play 2 has 90dB (playback), while the Sound Blaster Play 3 has 93dB.

Also, the Sound Blaster Play 2 has a single jack for Headphone / Speaker out cum Mic In 1 x 3.5mm jack

While the Sound Blaster Play 3 has a separate jack for Headphone-out and Mic-in. 

- One 3.5mm (1/8-inch) 4-pole Headphone-out with Mic jack 
- One 3.5mm (1/8-inch) Microphone-in jack (Mono)

**Q: Does it make a popping sound if there's a USB power spike?**
A: Under normal working conditions, when using the Sound Blaster Play! 3, there are no reported issues regarding popping sounds deriving from power spikes. For more detailed information, please contact Creative Customer Support.

**Q: Would there be any issues with using 2 of these? One for my headphones, and one for my desktop speakers?**
A: I use the built-in sound card for speakers, and the SB Play!3 for headphones and microphone, so there is no problem with using two sound cards at the same time. As long as your OS and your music application recognizes the two devices as distinct, there should be no issues.

**Q: Will this make my Modmic 4.0 sound louder? I currently use my Realtek onboard audio and the volume on my mic is extremely low even with boost up.**
A: Yes, this is a known problem with the Realtek audio. Also avoid dongles which use the Realtek ADC. I'm guessing that this DAC/ADC does not use the Realtek chipset, although given its price maybe it does but Creative Labs has addressed the issues (which I am told are with the drivers, not the hardware).

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Killed the hiss on my laptop – sound is way clearer now
*by A***L on January 12, 2026*

Here are a few review drafts for the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 External USB Sound Adapter (the tiny black USB DAC/amp that upgrades to 24-bit/96kHz playback, plug-and-play with no drivers needed for basics, 3.5mm headphone out + mic in, drives everything from earbuds to studio headphones, ~93dB SNR). Wrote 'em in your casual Aaron-from-Clearfield-Utah style: straightforward, practical guy fixing crappy onboard sound for music/gaming/calls, hyped on the clearer audio, no hiss/static in the dry winter air, easy USB plug-in for laptop or desktop, and great value since it's cheap but punches up big time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cheap, clean, quality sound for laptop headphone users.
*by A***R on July 20, 2025*

Seamless operation. Windoze default drivers work, but the unit seems to default to a big bass boost that can be too much. The SB drivers allow you to tune the sound back to normal. Also be sure to enable the 'high gain' if using headphones, otherwise the volume may not be sufficient. With default Win drivers, you might want to adjust the device sample rate to match your source material. Good power, enough to drive Senn HD560s headphones adequately.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing
*by C***E on October 23, 2025*

Works like a Sound Blaster, awesome sound, and great software to go with it. Don't waste your money on anything else. I tried one of the other highly rated USB sound adapters while waiting for this one to arrive, what a piece of junk it was. It got returned immediately! Sound Blaster brand is the only way to go. It brings my Bose speakers to life and makes them sound like what they're known for. I would have gone for an internal SB card. But my video card is covering my only available PCIe1 slot, so I had no choice but to go the USB route and I don't regret it.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-28*