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Creative Sound BlasterX AE 5 Plus SABRE32 class Hi res 32 bit/384 kHz PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi amp, Up to 122dB SNR, RGB Lighting System Review

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By Best Choice team
Checked icon Last updated - June 20, 2025
8.9

Verdict overview

  • audio quality 9.3
  • Easy installation 9.1
  • Simple to use 8.6
  • Tech Support 7.9
  • for playing video games 9.1
  • Sound level 9.1
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Pros
  • Powerful headphone amp
  • Hi res audio playback
  • RGB LED lighting
Cons
  • Possibility of latency.

Tech specs

product dimensions5.71 x 0.79 x 5.04 inches
item weight1 pounds
customer reviews4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,793 ratings 4.4 out of 5 stars

Product Overview

I recently had the pleasure of testing out Creative s Sound BlasterX AE 5 Plus SABRE32 Class Hi Res 32 Bit/384 kHz PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi amp, Up to 122dB SNR, RGB Lighting System. This product is a great choice for anyone looking for an enhanced gaming experience.

The first thing I noticed was how easy it was to install. The instructions were clear and concise which made the whole process quick and painless. Once installed, I was ready to test out the sound quality. The sound card features a SABRE32 ultra class PCI e DAC which delivers up to 32 bit/384 kHz playback with a 122 dB DNR, ultra low distortion, and jitter. This allowed me to experience pristine audio quality for both music and games.

The Sound BlasterX AE 5 Plus also features customizable RGB LEDs on its body as well as an included RGB LED strip. This allowed me to enjoy a symphony of lights and sound with 16.8 million colors in different patterns to choose from all via the Sound Blaster Command software for PC. The software also allows access to fully customizable audio processing technologies which helped me achieve clearer vocals, accurate cues, and bass boost.

I found that the AE 5 Plus also has support for Dolby Digital Live and DTS Encoding which gives users more delivery options to their external audio devices. Additionally, it features Xamp which is a custom designed discrete headphone amp that utilizes bi amplification technology to power each earcup individually with 1 ohm output impedance allowing users to use studio grade headphones of up to 600 ohms including high end planar magnetic headphones.

Overall, I highly recommend Creative s Sound BlasterX AE 5 Plus SABRE32 Class Hi Res 32 Bit/384 kHz PCIe Gaming Sound Card and DAC with Dolby Digital and DTS, Xamp Discrete Headphone Bi amp, Up to 122dB SNR, RGB Lighting System for anyone who is looking for a high quality gaming experience with enhanced audio capabilities. It was easy to install and was able to deliver pristine audio quality with support for Dolby Digital Live and DTS Encoding as well as customizable audio processing technologies which are great features at this price point.

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