Features:

  • REAL-TIME AUDIO SYNC WITH APTX LL | BT-W2 adopts the aptX Low Latency codec to eliminate lag and ensure smooth transmission, so you can stream audio without interruption or noticeable delay.
  • HIGH-QUALITY AUDIO | aptX enables higher level of audio detail for great sound all the time.
  • BLUETOOTH VOICE-BACK CHANNEL FOR BUILT-IN MIC | As long as your headset supports both aptX-LL and FastStream codecs, BT-W2 will be able to transmit audio and voice back to the transceiver over Bluetooth for crystal-clear, true wireless communication.
  • PLUG AND PLAY FUNCTION | Simply plug BT-W2 into your device and play audio over Bluetooth and into your Bluetooth-enabled device. No extra steps, no additional software installation, and no charging required. BT-W2 draws negligible power from your device.
  • PLAYSTATION 4 AND NINTENDO SWITCH | Plug in to USB port of PS4 to enjoy great wireless audio! BT-W2 is also compatible with Nintendo Switch in both mobile and docking mode. For mobile mode, connect BT-W2 via a type C-OTG adaptor (not included) to the device!
I can use a decent Bluetooth headset on my Mac now!

I got this for the sole purpose of connecting a bluetooth headphone to my 2015 MacBook Pro. Sadly the Mac comes with quite an atrocious BT functionality that doesn't allow for anything fancier than a mouse, keyboard and other low-bandwidth consuming devices. When you try to pair a Bluetooth headphone that has aptX or similar high-bandwidth BT technology, you either get lucky and get them to pair successfully but have absolutely horrible sound quality (akin to listening to a 64kbps mp3) or you just can't pair them at all. This little dongle changed everything for me. I simply plug it in, change my output/input settings in my System Preferences to use the BT-W2, pair with my headphone and I am golden. The sound is amazing, about the closest I've gotten to wired quality I am actually blown away by it. I was also able to get 40 ft + coverage that allows me to move freely in my office while on calls. For those interested, the headphone I am using this with is the Audio Technica ATH-DSR7BT. I highly suggest that you make sure that whatever headphone you are using supports aptX+ so you're able to drive the required bandwidth.

For once, a gadget that simply works

This bluetooth adapter was recommended to me by a Bang and Olufsen customer service guy to cure a problem I was having with my new Beoplay Hi8 headphones that were cutting out every ten seconds or so when connected to my iMac desktop which is where I spend the most time listening to music. I changed a couple of settings on the iMac so that the internal bluetooth was disabled and plugged this thing into a USB hub, pressed the on button on the headphone and it connected instantly. No more dropouts and now I get to listen, to my great satisfaction, to all my lossless music which sounds great. BTW, the little LED light didn't work from the get go but this had no effect on anything.

Works Perfectly With Nintendo Switch

I was looking for a way to use my bluetooth Beats X headphone with my Nintendo Switch and this little adapter is currently the perfect solution for my purposes. The latency is unnoticeable, the audio sounds crisp and clear, and the freedom from having to use wired headphones is a major plus. To be fair, once you attach this adapter to a USB-A to USB-C adapter and plug it into your Switch it protrudes quiet a bit from the bottom of your Switch. But for me, in handheld mode (my primary way of playing) this is a non-issue aside from it looking ascetically unpleasant. You can even plug in this adapter directly into the front of your Switch dock and it functions just the same in docked mode. It truly is a plug-and-play device with setup as easy as pressing a button. Now if you're looking for an adapter to use your bluetooth headphones as a chat headset you may run into some issues. This adapter only supports headphones with mics from a specific, unpopular codec. For me personally, I don't really care about having a chat headset since I was only looking to get game audio for when I'm traveling on a plane or long car trips. But if wireless game chat on Fortnite is what you're looking for you may be better off getting an actual gaming headset that connects through USB. Other than that, I'm loving this device and would highly recommend it.

It does work with PS4 and Sennheiser Momentum Wireless 2.0 !!! very happy!

I bought this dongle only with the hope it would have given me the only feature I miss from my fantastic Sennheiser Momentum Wireless 2.0: the wireless connection with Sony PS4. As many knows, Sony doesn't allow other headphones brands to connect wirelessly to PS4. With this dongle I can confirm that Sennheiser headphones works!!! I'm extremely happy with this. PS: MAKE SURE YOU GO INTO YOUR PS4 SETTINGS and select the option "ALL AUDIO", by default is selected "Chat Audio", in order to work always you need to have "all audio" selected! enjoy!

Does A lot for a Small Device and Does it Well

This will probably be a review in progress as this Creative BT-W2 seems to have a lot of capabilities that I could use on my PC, my PS4, and even my Nintendo Switch but so far I have bought this only for use with my X7 on my PS4 and so I will only review its use for me with that setup for now. I should start by saying that I haven’t always had a good relationship with Creative Sound Blaster products. Their soundcards use to frustrate me to no end when I was building gaming rigs back in the day but they always improved my audio exponentially and I felt they were always worth it to some degree. I bought this specifically to use for chat on my PS4 Pro in conjunction with my Creative Soundblaster X7 LE and my higher end headphones with the Modmic 5. For what I am using this work, it works very well. It is easy to setup and pair with my X7 LE, it provides a good Bluetooth connection from my Modmic 5 through my X7, and of the month or so I have been using, I’ve only had it drop connection once and it was very quick and easy to reconnect. I do plan to try this out as just a pure audio source for some of my wireless head/earphones in the future and will update the review when I do. If someone is planning to use this by itself for audio and chat on the consoles or PC, you should definitely look at the compatibility for chat as only certain headsets will work with this. For my use it is working great and while it is a little pricy for what it is, it does offer a large skill set for a variety of devices so I do think it will be worth it for a lot of people. If you would like to do this setup with your PS4 this could be a must have so it is easy to recommend.

I hated sitting too close to my tv or having to ...

I am finally not tethered to my PS4 or my controller. I hated sitting too close to my tv or having to feel a cord running to my controller. I wanted to be able to hear all audio from games and movies, as well as chat, late at night and not wake up my fiance (aside from yelling into the mic). This works perfectly. There is no problem with range, it behaves the same as any other BT device I have in my house. Pairing was fast and easy. No problems, I love it.

I can walk 20-30 feet away to get a cup of coffee at the office and still have perfect sound quality

I bought this device so that I could pair a set of Jaybird-x2 headphones with my laptop. I plugged the thing in to a USB port, let it auto-install some software (or let the PC auto recognize the device using the software the OS already had in place) and I was off and running. I got it primarily to listen to music from the PC, but I find myself popping it in to listen to conference calls as well. I haven't been able to get the PC to work with the microphone on the Jaybirds, but that wasn't my intent... I've got a boom mic for when I need to talk back to the voices in my head. Unlike another reviewer, I'm loving the range. I can walk 20-30 feet away to get a cup of coffee at the office and still have perfect sound quality.

Works as expected

As mentioned by others, A2DP implementation in macOS leaves much room for improvement (in my case,15” Late 2016 MBP). Audio was choppy and latency perceptible regardless of the codec used (SBC, AAC or AptX). Switching over to the BT-W2 with Aukey EP-B80 earphones was a massive upgrade. While sound quality remained the same, chops and cutoffs were gone - as was the lag (as if you’re using wired cans). The sound was stable, clear and lag-free, in real-time. Admittedly, B80s do support AptX-LL, which makes all the difference in latency department. But even without said benefit, the lack of interference was impressive: using Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard and several 2.4GHz networks near the adapter had zero impact on signal quality. Speaking of which, it holds up about 7-8m line of sight, and penetrates one brick wall before dropping off. Pairing was easy, and took 4-5 seconds only. As for cons. I could never make the audio-in work, despite LED light telling me it’s on, and macOS recognizing the mic. It just stays silent. Also, volume control is tricky: technically, it IS adjustable with volume up/down buttons (you can hear it) — but controls neither system nor app volume. Think of it as an external, analog amp, in terms of OS interaction. Last but not least. Is Bluetooth 2.1 EDR outdated? Yes, but only if you need hi-res audio. Otherwise, there is little difference in Bluetooth Classic A2DP implementation across 2.1, 3.0, 4.0, 4.1 or 4.2 iterations. 5.0 on the other hand, could certainly improve the range, support heavier codecs and concurrent clients - but in my experience, it works as intended. No hiccups.

Works with Nintendo switch!

Super easy to set up! No brainer, just connected it, put it in pairing mode, but my AKG headphones in pairing mode, done! Playing Skyrim, great sound, no latency noted, im super happy!

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