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Creative Labs Xmod USB Sound Card for PC and Mac
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Creative Labs Xmod USB Sound Card for PC and Mac

Bottom line: The Creative Labs Xmod USB Sound Card for PC and Mac is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the sound cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Sound Output Mode - Multi channel
  • ✓ Backed by Creative's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

The Creative Xmod USB sound device makes music and movies sound better than studio quality with X-Fi technology. It restores details and vibrance your music and movies lost during compression, making them richer and fuller, and expands stereo sound into virtual surround sound with headphones or stereo speakers. Plus, it works with both PCs and Macs and is truly plug-and-playo software installation neededo you can plug it in and start using it right out of the box.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Creative Labs Xmod USB Sound Card for PC and Mac using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the sound cards category. Creative's sound cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for sound cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Sound Output Mode - Multi channel
  • Interface Type - External
  • Device Type - Sound card
  • Localization - English
  • Device Type - Sound card
  • Interface Type - External

Full Specifications

BrandCreative
PlatformMac, Windows
ConnectivityUSB
Model Number70SB072000000
CompatibilityPC, Mac
Mfr Part Number70SB072000000
Audio Output ModeStereo, Surround Sound
Hardware PlatformMac, PC
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer, Laptop, Speaker, Headphone
Hardware InterfaceUSB
Maximum Sample Rate48 KHz
Hardware ConnectivityUSB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio120 db
Global Trade Identification Number00054651136960
Surround Sound Channel Configuration5 1

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