Your data. Your choice.

If you select «Essential cookies only», we’ll use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your device and how you use our website. We need this information to allow you to log in securely and use basic functions such as the shopping cart.

By accepting all cookies, you’re allowing us to use this data to show you personalised offers, improve our website, and display targeted adverts on our website and on other websites or apps. Some data may also be shared with third parties and advertising partners as part of this process.

Legal noticePrivacy notice

Creative Sound Blaster G8

USB-C
Price in EUR including VAT
4Ratings
BrandMore from Creative
Test reports1 test
Delivered Sat, 29-11
10 pieces in stock
free shipping

Product details

High-resolution gaming USB DAC with dual USB audio mixing and fully customisable 10-band EQ.

With the Creative Sound Blaster G8, you're well on your way to victory. Stay connected with dual USB audio inputs and hear it all with best-in-class ultra-high-resolution 32-bit playback, powered by the most powerful discrete Xamp amplifier we've ever built.

Ultimate connectivity - As the first DAC with two USB inputs, the Sound Blaster G8 is your all-in-one hub to control your devices: connect your games console, mobile device, PC and more. Then seamlessly mix and share audio to streaming software and platforms.

Ultra high resolution. Ultra high performance - Play high-resolution files at up to 32-bit/384 kHz and experience unrivalled sound quality. Hear every nuance, feel every beat - your music and games have never sounded better.

The Sound Blaster Advantage - Utilise the full range of Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine audio enhancements. Dominate the battlefield and hear what you're missing to gain a competitive edge and fully immerse yourself in every sound.

GameVoice Mix - Achieve the perfect balance between game and voice chat audio levels with GameVoice Mix - all without taking your eyes off the action.

Simple controls - All controls and buttons are conveniently located on the top panel for seamless access to Sound Blaster Acoustic Engine technologies, direct mode and source switching.

Key specifications

Audio channel
Stereo
Connection location
External
Item number
53219848

General information

Manufacturer
Creative
Category
Sound card
Product Safety
Release date
29-11-2024

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Sound card properties

Audio channel
Stereo
Hardware interface
USB-C
Connection location
External
Max. number of surround channels
7.1
Surround Sound
over optical S/PDIF output
Audio technology
Dolby Digital

Connections

Audio inputs
3.5mm jack (2x), Optical TOSLINK (1x), USB Type C
Audio outputs
3.5mm jack (2x), Optical TOSLINK (1x)

Audio performance

SNR
130 dB
Signal to noise ratio (output)
130 dB

Digital-to-analog converter

Sampling rate
384 kHz
Audio bit depth
32 bits

Analog-to-digital converter

Sampling rate
384 kHz
Audio bit depth
32 bits

Origin

Country of origin
China

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB-C to USB-C cable (2x)

Product dimensions

Length
12.57 cm
Width
9.07 cm
Height
5.24 cm

Package dimensions

Length
17.30 cm
Width
14.20 cm
Height
7.30 cm
Weight
560 g

Legal Notice

Product Safety

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
24 Months statutory warranty

Compare products

Goes with

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Sound card» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Ugreen
    0,4 %
  • 2.ASUS
    0,7 %
  • 3.Creative
    1,1 %
  • 4.LogiLink
    1,2 %
  • 5.Maono
    1,8 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Creative
    0 days
  • 1.Maono
    0 days
  • ASUS
    Not enough data
  • LogiLink
    Not enough data
  • Ugreen
    Not enough data

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Sound card» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Ugreen
    1,7 %
  • 2.Creative
    5,9 %
  • 3.ASUS
    7 %
  • 4.Maono
    8,6 %
  • LogiLink
    Not enough data
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Without ratingNo rating
Audio & StereoplaySingle testReleaseSeptember 2025
  • PositiveExtremely many connection options
  • Positiveconvincing direct mode with hi-fi sound
  • PositiveNatural surround effect via Acoustic Engine
  • Negativesome effects can be too intense for music
  • NegativeNo 6.3 mm headphone output

The Creative Sound Blaster G8 is a true all-rounder: it combines modern sound design with audiophile clarity, offers functions for gamers and music fans alike and remains user-friendly at all times. Anyone looking for a device that combines a DAC, headphone amplifier, recording interface and effects processor in a compact housing will more than find what they are looking for here. Great!