Creative Sound Blaster AE-5

PCI-E x1
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Product details

The Sound BlasterX AE-5 is the first sound card with Xamp, a custom discrete headphone amplifier. Each audio channel is amplified individually, allowing the AE-5 to deliver a new level of flawless audio quality in an unaltered lossless pattern between the two earbuds. The Sound BlasterX AE-5 is a PCIe DAC Ultra of SABRE32 class, perfectly suited for high-resolution audio signals for gaming, music, and movies. It offers 32-bit 384kHz playback with a 122dB dynamic range, extremely low distortion, and jitter. Enjoy a symphony of light and sound with the Aurora Reactive lighting system. The AE-5 features customizable RGB LEDs on its casing and also includes a separate RGB LED strip. Program up to 16.8 million colors in various patterns with the free downloadable PC software Sound Blaster Connect. The Sound BlasterX AE-5 is an evolution of Sound Blaster technology for audio processing and sound enhancement. The BlasterX Acoustic Engine Pro is a suite of fully customizable audio processing technologies that set new standards in audio immersion and precision for the ultimate competitive advantage. These sound technologies provide unprecedented audio realism, including exceptional 3D surround effects for your speakers and headphones. Expand your horizons with the world's first intelligent gaming companion that allows you to see where your enemies are on the radar in first-person shooter (FPS) games. The Scout Mode has received a new feature that makes the person crossing your path on the battlefield suffer.

Key specifications

Audio channel
7.1 Channel
Connection location
Internal
Item number
6497947

General information

Manufacturer
Creative
Category
Sound card
Manufacturer no.
70SB174000000
Release date
29.8.2017
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Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Sound card properties

Audio channel
7.1 Channel
Hardware interface
PCI Express x1
Connection location
Internal
Max. number of surround channels
7.1
Surround Sound
over optical S/PDIF outputover TRS 3.5mm output

Connections

Audio inputs
3.5mm jack (1x)6.3 mm jack (2x)
Audio outputs
3.5mm jack (5x)Coaxial S/PDIF (1x)

Audio performance

SNR
122 dB
Signal to noise ratio (output)
122 dB

Digital-to-analog converter

Sampling rate
192 kHz
Audio bit depth
24 bits

Analog-to-digital converter

Sampling rate
192 kHz
Audio bit depth
24 bits

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
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Product dimensions

Length
14.50 cm
Width
12.80 cm
Height
2 cm

Package dimensions

Length
24.70 cm
Width
20.80 cm
Height
6.30 cm
Weight
516 g

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Sound card» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Ugreen
    0.3 %
  • 2.ASUS
    0.6 %
  • 2.Sandberg
    0.6 %
  • 4.LogiLink
    0.9 %
  • 5.Creative
    1.2 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Creative
    0 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Sound card» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Ugreen
    1.1 %
  • 3.LogiLink
    3.8 %
  • 4.Creative
    4.8 %
  • 5.Maono
    7.6 %
  • 6.ASUS
    8.1 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good86/100
Very good90/100
gamezoom.netSingle testReleaseJune 2020
  • Positivesaubere Verarbeitung
  • PositiveEMI-Shield
  • Positivesehr gute Technik
  • Positivespitzen Klang
  • Positiveanpassbare RGB-Beleuchtung (Soundkarte)
  • PositiveRGB-Header
    Very good82/100
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    PC MagazinSingle testReleaseMarch 2018

    Die perfekte Soundkarte wird es wohl nie geben - Stichwort PSRR. Die AE-5 kommt mit innovativen Features und guten Laborwerten. Den versprochenen SNR von 116 dB sahen wir nicht.