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Buy the Creative BT-W2

Creative BT-W2

Bluetooth^® Audio Transceiver for PC/Mac, PS4™, PS5™, and Nintendo Switch™

Features

Overview

With Creative BT-W2, you can enable Bluetooth on your existing devices! Creative Bluetooth Audio BT-W2 USB Transceiver is a high-performance, low latency stereo USB audio transceiver with a plug-and-play functionality for PC/Mac, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. Get your audio transmitted over Bluetooth instantaneously without wires and straight into your Bluetooth-enabled device.

This perfect blend of performance and simplicity is both an enabler and an enhancer. For devices without Bluetooth capabilities, add connectivity with Creative BT-W2. For your devices that are already Bluetooth-enabled, you can expect higher quality audio transmission.

Audio

Real-time Audio Sync with aptX® Low Latency

With traditional Bluetooth dongles, you sometimes experience instances where the original audio is not in sync with your headset. Creative BT-W2 adopts the aptX Low Latency codec to eliminate that annoying lag you can get and ensures smooth transmission.

Keep the original audio source in sync with your Bluetooth device using BT-W2.

aptX Low Latency technology is cleverly designed to overcome bandwidth constraints and latency issues so you can stream audio without any interruption or noticeable delay¹. aptX also enables higher level of audio detail so you can listen to great sound quality all the time.

¹ Receivers need to support aptX-LL audio codec for optimum audio performance.

Voice Communication

True Bluetooth® Voice-back Channel for Voice Communication

Unlike other Bluetooth transmitters, Creative BT-W2 features a Bluetooth voice-back channel that transmits voice back to the transceiver over Bluetooth when used with compatible headsets². Enjoy effortless, clear communication as you dodge gunfire and call for reinforcement.

² Paired device needs to support Bluetooth FastStream codec to utilize Vocal Back channel.

Connectivity

Plug and Play Functionality

Simply plug Creative BT-W2 into your PC or Mac and instantly play audio over Bluetooth and straight through your Bluetooth-enabled device. No extra steps, no additional software installation, and no charging required. The BT-W2 draws negligible power from your device so you can focus on the important things.

Emerge Victorious!

Compatible with the PlayStation 4 Console and Nintendo Switch, enjoy great wireless audio with communication with your gaming headset's built-in mic³. Less hassle, more time to strategize for winning.

³ Third-party headsets have to support both aptX-LL and FastStream codecs to utilize Vocal Back channel.

Plug in BT-W2 into the USB port of the console and connect normally via Bluetooth!

Docking Mode

While in docking mode, just insert Creative BT-W2 into the USB port located on the dock and connect via Bluetooth.

Mobile Mode

In mobile mode, connect Creative BT-W2 via a type C-OTG adaptor⁴ between Nintendo Switch and BT-W2. Then, connect via Bluetooth!

⁴ Type C-OTG adaptor is not included in the package contents.

* Stereo Bluetooth or A2DP profile enables wireless transmission of full stereo sound to other Bluetooth devices. To determine whether your device (notebook, PC, speaker) is equipped with A2DP-enabled Bluetooth or aptX technology, refer to your device manufacturer's documentation/website for more information.

** Wireless control feature is compatible with devices (notebooks, PCs or speakers) with AVRCP profile only; refer to your device manufacturer's documentation/website for more information.

Customer Reviews

R. Ball

Amazing! With its clean design and efficient performance I will happily strongly recommend this USB transceiver to all my friends. Thank you CREATIVE for another quality product.

A. Laycock

plug and play sound through creative aurvana gold headphones is awesome have always bought creative products and always more than satisfied even if you do have a problem customer services is more than awesome.

J. Khoo

very good, much better than usual bluetooth transceiver

C. Thorburn

highly recommended for use on PC's, laptops and consoles without Bluetooth connectivity, even more essential for PlayStation 4 as it doesn't allow Bluetooth headset connection. Compatible with PS4.

D. M. Gahey

Worth getting the Bluetooth model, works seamlessly from a good distance without the need for wires, An excellent buy. Highly recommended.

P. Spruitenburg

Good Speaker for wathing movies, great bass and natural sounds.

D. Lim

Satisfied purchase!

L. W. Kin

Item received well packed. Making connection was a ease. Just a button and it's all done.

z. taj

Excellent product.

Y. K. Hsien

Great for pairing to my Aptx Low Latency headphones. Been wanting to buy these for years and finally sold in Singapore!

H. J. Gan

Plug & Use, pairing with bluetooth headphone is super easy & fast.

P. Filipe

Very good works very well

D. Payne

Sounds Just right exactly as required to keep the noise out and enjoy crystal clear music.also very good for games using. Dolby Atmos sets them off a treat

S. Williams

Bought for a still-going-strong Win-7 laptop, hassle-free and immediate BT connection, no lag throughout 2 hour movie, steady and reliable. Will be looking to get the latest ver. as well for Win-11 PC and phone.

S. OU

Stable connection to the Bluetooth headset

A. Mak

It came together with the Roar 2 delivery and once connect to the computer, automatic installed and functional. Without hustle.

A Closer Look

Specifications

Operating Frequency
- 2402~2480MHz
Wireless Technology
- Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP (Wireless stereo Bluetooth)
- AVRCP (Bluetooth remote control)
Audio Codec*:
- FastStream, SBC, aptX, aptX- Low Latency
Operating Range
- Up to 10m/ 33ft

*Receivers will need to support aptX- Low Latency audio codec for optimum audio performance

System Requirements

Windows
- Intel® Core™2 Duo or AMD® equivalent processor (2.8 GHz or faster recommended)
- Microsoft® Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1/8.0 32/64 bit, Windows 7 32/64 bit, Windows Vista™ 32/64 bit SP1 or higher
- 1GB RAM
- >600 MB of free hard disk space
- Available USB 2.0 port (High Speed recommended with driver)

Macintosh
- Macintosh running Mac OS X 10.7 or higher
- 1GB RAM
- >600 MB of free hard disk space

Package Contents

Creative Bluetooth Audio BT-W2 transceiver
Quick Start Guide

Warranty

1-year Limited Hardware Warranty

California Residents

Click here for California Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

To meet the requirements of Proposition 65, it is our responsibility to notify consumers in the State of California that they can be exposed to chemicals that are known to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity. It does not mean that the product is in violation of any product-safety standards or requirements.

Downloads

Owner's Manual

Featured Questions

Creative Bluetooth Transceiver Specification

	Creative Bluetooth Audio BT-W2 Transceiver	Creative Bluetooth Audio BT-W1 Transceiver	Creative Bluetooth Audio BT-D1 Transceiver
Bluetooth® Version	Bluetooh 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)	Bluetooh 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)	Bluetooh 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
Bluetooth Profiles	A2DP (Wireless stereo Bluetooth) , AVRCP (Bluetooth remote control) *	A2DP (Wireless stereo Bluetooth) , AVRCP (Bluetooth remote control) *	A2DP (Wireless stereo Bluetooth) , AVRCP (Bluetooth remote control) *
Audio Codec	FastStream, aptX, aptX Low Latency, SBC	FastStream, aptX, SBC	FastStream, aptX, SBC
Bluetooth Stream	Bluetooh Audio & Voice-back Channel	Bi-directional FastStream Audio	Bluetooth Audio stream Only
Console Support	PlayStation® 4 Compatible	-	-

Bluetooth Audio Codec Support

Get the best sounding audio quality with the right audio codec.
Check out our guide below to find out which audio codec brings out the best in your wireless headsets and speakers.

Receiver's Audio Codec	Audio Stream	Voice-back Stream	Audio & Voice-Back
aptX-Low Latency (aptX-LL)	Stereo	Mono	Audio: Stereo Voice: Mono
aptX	Stereo	-	-
FastStream	Stereo	Mono	Audio: Stereo Voice: Mono
Audio subband Codec (SBC)	Stereo	-	-

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