Review on Creative Labs Sound Blaster Play! 3 External USB Sound Adapter - Compatible with Windows and Mac - Plug and Play (No Drivers Needed) - Enhanced 24-Bit 96Khz Playback Upgrade by Agata Skrzypek ᠌

The sound is good enough. I tested it on a Lenovo monoblock, with a built-in weak sound. The sound on this external card is better than from my built-in motherboard card. But, if you turn on dolby atmos (paid version, purchase a little over 1 thousand, you can test it for free for 7 days), then with it (on a regular built-in card) the sound is much better than on an external one. It's a pity, but after testing I handed it back to the store.