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title: "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"
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# Universal Headphone Support Plug & Play USB Compatibility 24-bit/96kHz Hi-Res Audio 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:** B/.92
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate Every Beat — Your Sound, Upgraded Instantly!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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?** B/.92 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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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

- • **Hi-Res Audio Upgrade:** Transform your onboard sound with crisp 24-bit/96kHz playback for immersive clarity.
- • **Effortless Plug & Play:** No drivers needed—just connect and elevate your audio on Windows and Mac instantly.
- • **Compact & Portable Design:** Lightweight and durable, perfect for professionals on the move craving premium sound.
- • **Customizable Sound Profiles:** Download powerful software to tailor audio settings and optimize for your favorite earphones.
- • **Universal Headphone Compatibility:** Seamlessly connect any analog headset, from earbuds to pro-grade headphones, no splitter required.

## Overview

The Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 is a compact external USB sound adapter that upgrades your PC or Mac audio to 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution playback. It requires no drivers, supports all analog headphones without extra cables, and offers downloadable software for personalized sound tuning—making it the perfect affordable upgrade for professionals seeking crisp, immersive audio on the go.

## Description

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Review: Solid little DAC to upgrade onboard audio on PC. - Worked great for my use case and much better than onboard Audio on my X670E Tomahawk. I am pairing it with Corsair HS50 Pro stereo headset and for that it works perfect. I did have to download APO + Peace GUI and tune it to my liking as the default sound has high treble and limited bass which was causing my ears to hurt. After tuning I can hear footsteps in games better, there is bass (as best as can be) and overall sound clarity is quite high. For such a cheap price I can't complain too much. Box was bent a bit but item was new and works fine. Update: the Treble harshness was too much for me and I am returning this. I got Play! 4 which is leagues better than this. If you are in the market for a dac just get Play! 4 instead of this.
Review: The Creative Sound Blaster Play! 3 is a compact and versatile USB audio interface that significantly enhances sound quality for gaming and music. With its easy plug-and-play setup, it’s perfect for both beginners and experienced users. The built-in headphone amplifier provides rich, clear audio, while customizable audio profiles allow for a tailored listening experience. The durable design makes it a reliable companion for on-the-go use. Overall, it’s an excellent choice for anyone looking to improve their audio experience without breaking the bank.

## 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 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #65,348 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #156 in External Sound Cards |
| Brand | Creative |
| Color | For Windows and Mac |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,426) |
| Date First Available | 2 March 2017 |
| Hardware Platform | Headphone, Personal Computer |
| Item Weight | 45.4 g |
| Item model number | 70SB173000000 |
| Manufacturer | Creative |
| Operating System | mac os x, windows 10 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 13.8 x 2.2 x 0.94 cm; 45.36 g |
| Series | sound blaster play 3 |
| Voltage | 5 Volts |
| Wattage | 1 |

## 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

### ⭐⭐ Solid little DAC to upgrade onboard audio on PC.
*by S***K on 18 September 2025*

Worked great for my use case and much better than onboard Audio on my X670E Tomahawk. I am pairing it with Corsair HS50 Pro stereo headset and for that it works perfect. I did have to download APO + Peace GUI and tune it to my liking as the default sound has high treble and limited bass which was causing my ears to hurt. After tuning I can hear footsteps in games better, there is bass (as best as can be) and overall sound clarity is quite high. For such a cheap price I can't complain too much. Box was bent a bit but item was new and works fine. Update: the Treble harshness was too much for me and I am returning this. I got Play! 4 which is leagues better than this. If you are in the market for a dac just get Play! 4 instead of this.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by E***D on 25 October 2024*

The Creative Sound Blaster Play! 3 is a compact and versatile USB audio interface that significantly enhances sound quality for gaming and music. With its easy plug-and-play setup, it’s perfect for both beginners and experienced users. The built-in headphone amplifier provides rich, clear audio, while customizable audio profiles allow for a tailored listening experience. The durable design makes it a reliable companion for on-the-go use. Overall, it’s an excellent choice for anyone looking to improve their audio experience without breaking the bank.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***R on 31 January 2020*

This product works as a USB to 3.5mm audio out/mic in amp. Handy when you need an extra audio out but have only one at the back of your motherboard either due to case design or malfunctioning audio port. Just like other reviews mentioned, the creative control panel software should be installed and used to disable the audio enhancements and mic monitoring that are on by default. This results in a clean sound. As for the hissing sound that others mentioned, I personally experienced a minimal level of it when using a pair of low impedance earphones. This can be worked around by either replugging this USB amp, or switching to a different audio source (e.g. movies, switching from 2.0 to 5.1 or vice versa causes the very minor hiss to disappear). When using a 50 ohms headphones I experienced none of that hissing noise. It is not really a problem for me. The only downside would be the short USB connector placing it in an odd vertical position when plugged into the front USB ports. Otherwise, well, this works. 8/10

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