Creative Bluetooth Transmitter: BT-W5 $54.99, BT-W3X $44.99 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Creative Labs via Amazon AU

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Creative BT-W5 24-bit/96 kHz USB Smart Bluetooth Transmitter with aptX Adaptive $54.99

Creative BT-W3X Smart Bluetooth 5.3 Audio Transmitter with aptX HD, High-Definition 24-bit / 48 kHz Audio, Device-Switching Function, Works with PC/Mac/Gaming Consoles $44.99

($0 Prime/$59 Spend, One Day delivery possible if order before 12PM) @Amazon AU

Currently no expiry date on this deal, but expect it to end after Christmas, matching Creative website.

BT-W5 adds aptX Adaptive ability to your phone and brings out the best quality from your music or streaming service (Spotify users won't get an improvement due to source limitation), a must have for any Samsung phone user with a nice set of headphones that supports aptX Adaptive.

Link to Creative website, scroll down for difference between these two dongles.

https://au.creative.com/p/accessories/creative-bt-w5

Also, do upgrade the firmware on your computer first via the Creative app, the dongle I got from Creative directly needed the firmware upgrade right out of the box, my B&W ear buds was crackling and popping on aptX Adaptive HQ, but gone after the upgrade.

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Comments

  • +1

    I've got a work laptop I can't install anything onto.
    I can upgrade the firmware using my personal PC, will this still work on the laptop anyone know? (I e. Without anything installed on that machine.)
    I'm assuming/hoping it will - given it worries on consoles - hoping someone can confirm.
    TIA.

    • +1

      Yes

      • Awesome thanks

    • Btw5 Works on android, fire tv, work laptop with no software installed

      • That's mate

  • Keen. Does this work on iPhone?

  • +2

    Don't waste 55$ on this, you can get a similar usb 24 bit dac from Ali express for 10$

    • +2

      Link please

      Does Bose quiet comfort sc support aptx?

      • I didn't post any bloody affiliate link but just search on AliExpress USB transmitter 24bit. There's a shitload but specs do seem to differ slightly, mainly 5.2 vs 5.3 Bluetooth and maybe some codecs but will it really matter?

      • Tried posting the link, Ozbargain doesn't seem to allow. Search for : usb 24bit aptx on Ali Express. You will find many for 7 to 10 USD

        • +1
    • +1

      This isn’t a DAC, as there’s no analog output. This dongle is all digital, which is why cheap Ali Expess ones are just as good.

      If this was a DAC (rather than BT), it could be argued the Creative one is worth the extra money (although Apple’s USB-C to 3.5mm dongle is very good for the price).

  • Since day one its of this price

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