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product_id: 254519285
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"
brand: "creative"
price: "383 kr"
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reviews_count: 1
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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:** 383 kr
**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?** 383 kr 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 crystal-clear 24-bit/96kHz playback for immersive listening.
- • **Effortless Plug & Play:** No drivers needed—just connect and elevate your audio on both Windows and Mac instantly.
- • **Compact & Lightweight Design:** Sleek, portable form factor fits perfectly on any desk setup without clutter.
- • **Powerful Audio Customization:** Download the control panel software for tailored sound profiles and advanced audio enhancements.
- • **Universal Headphone Compatibility:** Seamlessly connect any analog headset, from casual earbuds to pro-grade headphones without extra cables.

## Overview

The Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 is a compact external USB sound adapter that upgrades your PC or Mac audio to premium 24-bit/96kHz quality. With plug-and-play ease, universal headphone compatibility, and powerful downloadable software for personalized sound control, it’s the perfect upgrade for professionals and audiophiles seeking crisp, immersive audio without hassle.

## 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.

## 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 |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Audio output mode | Stereo |
| Best Sellers Rank | #66,900 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #152 in External Sound Cards |
| Brand | Creative |
| Compatible Devices | mac |
| Compatible devices | mac |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,427 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00054651191273 |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB |
| Hardware Platform | Headphone, Personal Computer |
| Hardware interface | USB |
| Hardware platform | Headphone, Personal Computer |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 13.8L x 2.2W x 0.9H centimeters |
| Item Weight | 0.1 Pounds |
| Item height | 0.94 centimeters |
| Manufacturer | Creative |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 96 KHz |
| Model Name | sound blaster play 3 |
| Model Number | 70SB173000000 |
| Platform | Windows |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 2.0 |
| UPC | 054651191273 |

## 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.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-03*