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title: "Creative Sound Blaster Play 4"
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price: "¥11499"
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# 24Bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio Dedicated Mic Mute + SmartComms Noise Cancel Dual EQ Modes (Bass Boost & Dynamic) Creative Sound Blaster Play 4

**Brand:** creative
**Price:** ¥11499
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Upgrade your audio game — because your ears deserve the VIP treatment.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Creative Sound Blaster Play 4 by creative
- **How much does it cost?** ¥11499 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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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

- • **Instant Sound Upgrade:** Plug & play USB-C DAC that transforms your laptop or console audio with zero driver hassle.
- • **Tailored Audio Control:** Two dedicated EQ modes—Bass Boost and Dynamic—put you in charge of your sound vibe on the fly.
- • **Pro-Grade Communication:** SmartComms Kit auto mic mute/unmute plus active two-way noise cancellation for crystal-clear calls.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Clarity:** Experience pristine 24Bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio playback that elevates every note and beat.
- • **Ultra-Portable Powerhouse:** Weighing just 45g with USB-C to USB-A adapter included, it’s the perfect travel companion for premium sound.

## Overview

The Creative Sound Blaster Play 4 is a compact, USB-powered external DAC and amplifier delivering high-resolution 24Bit/192kHz audio. It features dedicated EQ modes, a mic mute button, and SmartComms noise cancellation for superior sound and communication on Windows 10+ devices, consoles, and more. Lightweight and driver-free, it instantly upgrades headphone and speaker audio quality, making it an essential accessory for professionals and audiophiles seeking premium sound on the go.

## Description

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Review: This little miracle will transform the sound from your computer. - Every computer must have a Digital Analogue Coverter (DAC) to convert digital audio signals into waveforms you can hear. Also, the tiny signal must be amplified. A sound card or equivalant chips will be fitted by the manufacturer to do this but are typically poor quality, a neglected component set. This little miracle from Creative plugs into USB and will transform the sound from your computer. Speakers or headphones then connect to the Play4 using your 3.5 mini jack. The whole thing is barely bigger than a USB flash drive. If you have never considered trying to improve your computer's sound, you will be amazed at the difference. It is worth reading the FAQ on the Creative website, the instructions on the product page of desertcart and some of the tips in other reviews here to make sure you understand the available settings. But the overall process is straight forward, there are only 2 buttons. It is also well worth downloading the free software which will provide additional enhancements. If your machine came with standard Realtek processing, this Play4 will knock spots off it. For the price this little device from Creative is an astonishing bargain and represents a quick and easy means of dramatically improving the sound from a computer, especially from a lap top in which the installed components are most likely to be poor quality to start with.
Review: Excellent low price external DAC that enables higher volume levels than default from the PS4 & PS5. - After trying a few external DACs for the PS5 to get stereo analog, all suffered from the USB sound output from the PS5 being capped at 50% volume or lower. Thankfully the Sound blaster Play 4 (with the latest firmware 2.2.0.0 installed from their creative App on PC) allows for the volume level to be increased using the button on the unit. As a result analog output seems to match the volume level of taking a pure digital audio out from the console (such as from the PS4 optical out). The Play 4 also retains the higher volume settings when powered off and on again. The unit needs to be put into mode 1 for consoles, but it also has a mode 2 for PC (which it defaults to out of the box) with the higher fidelity option up to 24 bit/192 kHz if needed. I've only connected it to my loudspeakers, so can't say how it performs with headphones, but so far no issues found and sound quality seems excellent. (Also thank you to an earlier reviewer for mentioning the compatibility and improved volume option with the PS4/PS5). Also tested on the Nintendo Switch and the Sound Blaster Play 4 works fine.

## Features

- Improve your audio quality instantly with Hi-Res audio playback capability of up to 24Bit 192kHz.
- Dedicated Mic Mute and EQ buttons to provide 2 EQ modes - Bass Boost and Dynamic modes for audio improvement on-the-go
- Easy to use - plug & play with no drivers needed. Works with all 3.5mm headphones and headset.
- SmartComms Kit with auto mic mute / unmute and active two-way noise cancellation feature (for Windows 10 and later) via the Creative App.
- Super lightweight and portable. Includes a USB-C to USB-A converter for your convenience.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08T9LM3LM |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Brand | CREATIVE |
| Colour | With Auto Mute and Two-way Noise Cancellation |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,077) |
| Date First Available | 8 Jan. 2021 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Hardware Platform | USB |
| Item Weight | 45 g |
| Item model number | 70SB186000000 |
| Manufacturer | Creative Labs |
| Operating System | windows 10 |
| Product Dimensions | 13.79 x 1.6 x 0.79 cm; 45 g |
| Series | Sound Blaster Play! 4 |

## Product Details

- **Audio output mode:** Surround
- **Brand:** CREATIVE
- **Compatible devices:** Gaming Console, Headphone, Personal Computer
- **Hardware interface:** USB
- **Platform:** Mac OS Big Sur 11, Mac OS Mojave 10.14, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows 10

## Images

![Creative Sound Blaster Play 4 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5163bKsESHL.jpg)
![Creative Sound Blaster Play 4 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wEtVzMedL.jpg)
![Creative Sound Blaster Play 4 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hbDZNpFlL.jpg)
![Creative Sound Blaster Play 4 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61rWBDADOWL.jpg)
![Creative Sound Blaster Play 4 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ViNXUYzVL.jpg)

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This little miracle will transform the sound from your computer.
*by N***R on 3 February 2024*

Every computer must have a Digital Analogue Coverter (DAC) to convert digital audio signals into waveforms you can hear. Also, the tiny signal must be amplified. A sound card or equivalant chips will be fitted by the manufacturer to do this but are typically poor quality, a neglected component set. This little miracle from Creative plugs into USB and will transform the sound from your computer. Speakers or headphones then connect to the Play4 using your 3.5 mini jack. The whole thing is barely bigger than a USB flash drive. If you have never considered trying to improve your computer's sound, you will be amazed at the difference. It is worth reading the FAQ on the Creative website, the instructions on the product page of Amazon and some of the tips in other reviews here to make sure you understand the available settings. But the overall process is straight forward, there are only 2 buttons. It is also well worth downloading the free software which will provide additional enhancements. If your machine came with standard Realtek processing, this Play4 will knock spots off it. For the price this little device from Creative is an astonishing bargain and represents a quick and easy means of dramatically improving the sound from a computer, especially from a lap top in which the installed components are most likely to be poor quality to start with.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent low price external DAC that enables higher volume levels than default from the PS4 & PS5.
*by S***J on 4 November 2022*

After trying a few external DACs for the PS5 to get stereo analog, all suffered from the USB sound output from the PS5 being capped at 50% volume or lower. Thankfully the Sound blaster Play 4 (with the latest firmware 2.2.0.0 installed from their creative App on PC) allows for the volume level to be increased using the button on the unit. As a result analog output seems to match the volume level of taking a pure digital audio out from the console (such as from the PS4 optical out). The Play 4 also retains the higher volume settings when powered off and on again. The unit needs to be put into mode 1 for consoles, but it also has a mode 2 for PC (which it defaults to out of the box) with the higher fidelity option up to 24 bit/192 kHz if needed. I've only connected it to my loudspeakers, so can't say how it performs with headphones, but so far no issues found and sound quality seems excellent. (Also thank you to an earlier reviewer for mentioning the compatibility and improved volume option with the PS4/PS5). Also tested on the Nintendo Switch and the Sound Blaster Play 4 works fine.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It improves the sound quality of standard laptops etc.
*by H***R on 11 August 2025*

It works fine.

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