Portable music players with their own DAC and amplifier, compared by DAC chip, outputs, storage, streaming support and price.
FiiO M21 Android Digital Audio Player — read reviewFrom $353.99 without a case, this Android 13 player lists four CS43198 DAC chips, a Snapdragon 680 and a 4.7-inch screen in a spec list that also gives weight, battery and output power. It suits buyers who want 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs and a TF card slot up to 2TB.
HiBy R6 Gen III Android Music Player — read reviewTwo ES9038Q2M DAC chips, switchable Class A and Class AB amplification and 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs sit in this Android 12 player, at $399 against a crossed-out $499. It suits buyers who want listed output figures and a line-out; only Blue was orderable when read.
SHANLING M3 Ultra Android Player — read reviewAt $479, this Android 10 player lists two ES9219C DAC chips, two RT6863 amp chips and a 4.2-inch screen. The page gives up to 260mW @ 32Ω and a battery claim of up to 20.5 hours. It suits buyers who want 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced outputs and a power figure given at 32Ω.
SHANLING M6 Pro AK4497EQ Player — read reviewTwo AKM AK4497EQ DAC chips, a Snapdragon 430 and 2.5mm, 4.4mm and 3.5mm outputs make up this Android player, listed at $703.12 against a crossed-out $799. Output power is given at 32Ω for three gain levels. It suits buyers who need all three plug types on one player.
SHANLING M6 Pro 2021 ES9068AS Player — read reviewRunning open Android V7.1, this player lists dual ES9068AS DAC chips, a Snapdragon 430 and a microSD slot up to 2TB, at $703.99 against a crossed-out $799.99. Output power is given at 32Ω, up to 760mW balanced. It suits buyers who want three output ports and a 2TB microSD limit.
SHANLING ONIX Waltz XM10 LTD Player — read reviewAn 11.5mm-thick Android 13 player with an AKM AK4499EX DAC, dual AD8397 amps and a 6-inch touchscreen, at $849 against a crossed-out $899. The page text lists no output power figure. It suits buyers who want an 11.5mm-thick body with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM.
SHANLING M7 Android Audio Player — read reviewAn Android digital audio player with an ES9038Pro DAC, 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced outputs and a spec section with figures at 32Ω, listed at $999 against a crossed-out $1,249. Aimed at buyers who want a Micro SD slot and listed output figures.
Luxury & Precision P6 64GB R2R Player — read reviewA portable player with a fully discrete 24 Bit R2R DAC, 64GB of storage and a 3.5-inch IPS screen, listed at $2,999.99. Aimed at buyers who value a spec section with size, weight and parts; the page text gives no output ports or output power.
iBasso DX260MK2 Audio Player — read reviewAn Android player with eight CS43198 DAC chips, 3.5mm and 4.4mm headphone outputs and a coaxial output, listed at $999.99 in Silver-White or Silver-Blue. A match for buyers who want 128GB of UFS storage and a stated 1015mW per channel at 32Ω.
Cayin N6iii Digital Audio Player — read reviewA portable player with a 4.97-inch display and audio motherboards that swap with a tool-free latch, listed at $1,299 for the player. It appeals to buyers drawn to the swappable-board design; the page text gives no output power or port list.
FiiO M17 Android Music Player — read reviewAn Android music player with two ES9038Pro DAC chips, a THX amplifier and four headphone output sizes, listed at $1,799.99 with a crossed-out $1,999.99. Relevant if you need a 6.35mm plug and a 12V DC supply; the page text gives no load for its 3000mW figure.
Oriolus DPS-L2 Retro Audio Player — read reviewA portable audio player styled after a cassette player, with an ES9038 Pro DAC, mechanical buttons and 3.5mm and 4.4mm headphone outputs, listed at $2,199. Pitched at buyers who want left and right sliding volume controls and listed SNR and THD+N figures.
xDuoo X5 Portable Music Player — read reviewA portable music player with dual CS43131 DAC chips, 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm single-ended outputs and microSD support up to 1TB, listed at $209. It suits listeners who want a touchscreen player with two-way Bluetooth (SBC, AAC, LDAC) and a USB DAC function.
FiiO JM21 Android Music Player — read reviewA 13mm-thick Android music player with dual CS43198 DAC chips, 4.4mm and 3.5mm outputs and a 4.7-inch screen. The player is $269.99 in Blue or Black; the page's lower prices are a case and a screen film. It suits listeners who want a balanced output in a 13mm-thick body.
HiBy R6 III 2025 Android Player — read reviewFour CS43198 DAC chips and switchable Class A and Class AB amplification feature in this Android 12 player, which has 4GB RAM and 64GB storage and costs $439 in Silver or Black. It suits buyers who want independent headphone and line-out ports; the page text gives no output power figure.
SHANLING ONIX Overture XM5 Player — read reviewA 3-inch OLED touchscreen player on the ONIX operating system with an ES9039PRO DAC, dual TPA6120 amps and a 7000mAh battery, at $739. The page lists up to 1070mW@32Ω and WiFi for DLNA, AirPlay and Tidal. It suits buyers who want a streaming player with physical keys.
HiBy R6Pro Max Portable Music Player — read reviewA portable Android music player with two ES9039MS Pro DAC chips, 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs and an 8200mAh battery, listed at $999 in Black or Blue. It suits listeners who want a 4.4mm output, Android apps and a battery the page rates at up to 10 hours.
iBasso DX270 R2R Ultra Audio Player — read reviewAn Android player built on an 8-channel, fully differential R2R design that the page describes as a 20bit R2R plus 4bit String DAC, listed at $1,299 in Gray or Silver. Relevant to buyers who want 4.4mm and 3.5mm outputs and a 12V DC power input; the page text gives no output power.
FiiO M27 Digital Audio Player — read reviewAn Android digital audio player with two ES9039SPro DAC chips, a 5W per channel output rating and two microSD slots, listed at $1,899 with a crossed-out $1,999. It suits buyers who want 6.35mm, 4.4mm and 3.5mm outputs; the page text gives no load for the 5W.
Luxury & Precision P6 Pro R2R Player — read reviewA portable player with a discrete R-2R array DAC that the page equates to 16 PCM1704K chips and a stated 125dB signal-to-noise ratio, listed at $3,899 in Black or Gray. It appeals to buyers drawn to R-2R design; the page has no spec list as text.