ONIX Waltz XM10 Ltd Digital Audio Player Review
An Android player from ONIX for someone who wants named AK4499EX and AK4191 DAC chips and a 4.4mm balanced output via adapter, listed at $899. The page lists a 4300mAh battery, a 6-inch touchscreen and 6GB RAM with 128GB ROM.

Our verdict
A fit for someone who wants an Android player with named AK4499EX and AK4191 chips, a 4.4mm balanced output via adapter and a 4300mAh battery at $899. Look elsewhere if you need the amplifier's output power, since the page gives no figure. The main caveat is that the page's performance wording is the maker's own wording and its storage line holds an unfilled placeholder.
- Best for
- Someone who wants an Android player with a listed 4.4mm balanced output and named DAC chips.
- Skip if
- You need a stated amplifier output power or a stated maximum MicroSD size.
ONIX's Waltz XM10 Ltd is an Android player that keeps the body shape of the original XM10 and, per the page, is 11.5mm thick with a stainless steel build. The page lists the AKM AK4499EX DAC with an AK4191, a Snapdragon 665 processor, 6GB RAM with 128GB ROM and a 6-inch 2160 x 1080 touchscreen. It is priced at $899 with one orderable option, and a Leather Case is listed separately.
Specifications
| Spec | Page says |
|---|---|
| Outputs | 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced output via adapter |
| Inputs | XMOS XU316 for high-quality digital data transmission |
| Bluetooth | Two-way Bluetooth 5.0 for seamless wireless playback and device pairing |
| Battery | 4300mAh for up to 8 hours playback on a single charge |
| Storage | 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM, expandable via MicroSD card slot (up to [insert max capacity if known]) |
| Display | 6-inch 2160 x 1080 FHD touchscreen for a vibrant viewing experience |
| Operating system | Upgraded to Android 13, ensuring compatibility with the latest apps and updates |
| Options | ONIX Waltz XM10 Ltd, Leather Case |
Options and pricing
There is one orderable option, the player itself, at $899. The page also lists a Leather Case at $53.10, an accessory sold alone, so it is not the price of this review. The page's storage line mentions a MicroSD card slot but shows an unfilled placeholder where the maximum capacity should be, so no card size is stated.
How it compares
The Shanling MCD1.3 costs $1019 and mentions the same AK4499EX and AK4191 chips, while the Shanling SM90 is $969 and mentions AK4493S with Bluetooth 5.2. The Shanling EC3 is $599 and mentions ES9219C with Bluetooth 5.0, the same version the XM10 Ltd page lists at $899.
Shipping
- Methods and costs. The store's shipping page offers Standard Shipping (4PX, Yanwen or Yun Express), free for most countries, and Express Shipping (DHL Express, FedEx or SF Express) at 15-50 USD depending on the country, free for orders over 270 USD in most countries (checked 2026-11-11).
- Delivery times. It says an in-stock order ships within 3 working days, Standard takes about 2 weeks after shipping out (up to 1-3 months for some countries, and the store makes no refund for that transit time) and Express takes about 3-7 days. Festive seasons and other circumstances can change the timing.
- Taxes and fees. The buyer pays any customs, import or processing fees. The page says Standard via YunExpress is tax-inclusive for some countries, that remote areas can carry extra Express charges, and that a parcel refused or left uncollected over taxes is deducted two-way freight and may be destroyed with no refund.
- Where it ships. The page says the store can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to confirm Standard with the team for your country. It cannot ship to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses and can only use Express to Hawaii. It does not name the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, so confirm before you pay.
- Lost parcels. If a parcel has been in transit for at least 3 months, the page offers a one-time reshipment or a full refund for orders under $50 and a 50% refund for orders above $50.
Returns and warranty
- Returns. The return page allows returning any non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying the shipping. Email [email protected] within that period; the store asks for the return to be shipped within 5 working days of the RMA instructions and in most cases processes a refund within 5 business days of inspecting it (checked 2026-11-11).
- Opened items. A product opened within the first 7 days after delivery can be returned for the price minus a restocking fee of 35% of its retail value, including when it still works properly.
- Refund or credit. The buyer can choose a refund to the original payment method (PayPal or card) or store credit; with no answer within 48 hours of confirmation the default is store credit, which can also be prioritized during promotions, final-sale events and for items 40% or more off retail.
- Not returnable. Customized products, including faceplate designs, are non-refundable, and the page says the same applies to carry cases, cables, ear tips and other accessories, "due to hygiene purposes". If one item in a package is defective, incorrect or missing, the refund or replacement covers only that item.
- Warranty. The page gives a 1-year warranty on products, excluding carry cases, ear tips and other accessories, and 3 months on cables and adapters, from the date of purchase. It covers factory defects that affect proper function, not damage from human error, negligence, accidents, dismantling, water, abuse or modification (checked 2026-11-11).
- Not covered or limited. It does not apply to items bought elsewhere (AliExpress, Amazon, local dealers and the like), prize or giveaway items, normal wear or colour change, commercial use, or items that were stolen or went missing. Coverage is limited for products 40% or more off retail, for review units and for items repaired or modified by anyone Linsoul has not authorized.
- Claims. Email [email protected] with the order number, the issue and photos and videos of the fault. The store may ask for the unit back for a replacement. It covers shipping for some defects reported within 7 days of delivery if the fault can be shown on video or photo; after 7 days the buyer ships it back. For wrong or missing items an unboxing video of the whole sealed parcel is required.
Before you buy
Linsoul says it was founded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team to bring Chinese HiFi makers closer to listeners worldwide, and that it now sells other makers' products alongside four brands of its own, THIEAUDIO, Kiwi Ears, ZiiGaat and Tripowin (checked 2026-11-11).
We have not read any independent review of this product or of the store. Ratings and owner reviews shown on the store's own pages are the store's and were not verified.
What we liked
- The page names the AKM AK4499EX DAC with an AK4191 and an XMOS XU316 USB input
- A 3.5mm single-ended output and a 4.4mm balanced output via adapter are listed
- A 4300mAh battery with up to 8 hours of playback is listed
- The page lists a 6-inch 2160 x 1080 display, Snapdragon 665 and Android 13
- The page lists 18W Quick Charge and PD charging support
Worth noting
- The amplifier line on the page ends without an output power figure or load
- The MicroSD line shows an unfilled placeholder instead of a maximum capacity
- The 4.4mm output is listed as via adapter, and the page does not say what that adapter is
- A Leather Case is sold as a separate option at $53.10, so it is not part of the $899
Questions before you buy
Which DAC chips does the XM10 Ltd list?
The page lists the AKM AK4499EX DAC and an AK4191, and names an XMOS XU316 for the USB input.
What outputs does the XM10 Ltd list?
The page lists a 3.5mm single-ended output and a 4.4mm balanced output via adapter. It names dual AD8397 headphone amplifiers but gives no output power or load.
Is the Leather Case part of the $899?
No. The page lists the Leather Case as its own option at $53.10, an accessory sold alone, so $899 is the price of the player.
Can I return it if I change my mind?
The return page allows returning a non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying shipping. An opened product returned within 7 days carries a 35% restocking fee. Refunds go to the original payment method or to store credit, which is the default if you do not choose.
How long does shipping take?
The shipping page says in-stock orders ship within 3 working days. Standard Shipping takes about 2 weeks after shipping out, up to 1-3 months for some countries, and Express takes about 3-7 days. Standard is free for most countries; Express costs 15-50 USD and is free over 270 USD (over $499.99 for large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs).
Does Linsoul ship to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand?
The page says Linsoul can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to ask the team about Standard for your country. It names no restriction for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, but it does not list them either, and it can only use Express to Hawaii.
What warranty does it have?
The page gives a 1-year warranty on products from the purchase date for factory defects, not for human error, accidents or modification. Coverage is limited for items 40% or more off retail and for review units, and it does not apply to items bought from other sellers.
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the store
- ONIX Waltz XM10 Ltd product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul shipping pageStandard and Express shipping, costs and times, import taxes, lost parcels, couriers, trackingRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul return policy and warranty page30-day returns of sealed items, 35% restocking fee on opened ones, 1-year and 3-month warranties, exclusions, how to claimRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul support FAQThe same shipping, return and warranty rules in question form, plus order changes and cancellationsRead November 11, 2026
- About LinsoulFounded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team; names its own brands; the awards listed there are the store's own accountRead November 11, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- The listing text gives no output power or load for the amplifiers, and its MicroSD line carries an unfilled placeholder instead of a maximum capacity, per the page.
- Per the page, the superior decoding accuracy, dynamic range and thinnest Hi-Fi Android player wording are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
- We have not read an independent review of this product or the store, and the store's own ratings were not verified. We read the store's catalog description only: a specification table or image shown just on the live page was not read.
- The shipping page names no US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand times or fees: its figures are general and we could not confirm them for these countries.
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