Creative BT-W5
A good aptX dongle that is not an Auracast transmitter.
Auracast status
Often sold alongside Auracast gear, but does not do Auracast. Listed so you do not buy it by mistake. Bluetooth 5.3 with no broadcast mode and no sign of a firmware adding one. Often confused with the BT-W6.
Details
- Role
- Transmits
- Connections
- USB-C
- Released
- 2023-03
- Status checked
- 20 October 2026
Sources for this status
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