ONIX XM2 Digital Audio Player Review
A compact digital audio player from ONIX, listed at $439. The page lists a Cirrus Logic CS4308P DAC, up to 800mW at 32 ohm, MicroSD playback, Tidal, DLNA and AirPlay, bi-directional Bluetooth, USB DAC mode and a 3-inch square OLED touch screen.

Our verdict
A player for someone who wants a named CS4308P DAC chip, MicroSD and streaming playback, a USB DAC mode and a 3-inch OLED touch screen at $439. Look elsewhere if you need stated headphone jack types, battery life or weight, since the listing text gives none of them. The main caveat is that the 800mW rating and the page's sound claims are the maker's own and were not checked here.
- Best for
- Someone who wants a touch-screen player with a named DAC chip, MicroSD playback and streaming over DLNA and AirPlay.
- Skip if
- You need stated headphone jack types, battery life or weight.
Built around a Cirrus Logic CS4308P chip that the page describes as an 8-channel DAC, the ONIX XM2 runs on an Ingenic X2000 platform with an aluminum chassis and a 3-inch square OLED touch screen. The page gives up to 800mW at 32 ohm for output power and lists MicroSD playback, Tidal streaming, DLNA and AirPlay. The player itself is listed at $439.
Options and pricing
The player is the one orderable option, at $439. The page's option list also names three cases (Black, Cyan and Orange); the Black and Orange cases are $28 each and are accessories sold alone, so $28 is not the price of the player. The page also says a magnetic phone case is sold separately, and it gives no color choice for the player.
How it compares
The HiBy R6 III 2025 is $399 and its listing text mentions a CS43198 chip, while the Shanling M3 Plus is $469 with CS43198 and SGM8262 mentioned, and the Shanling M3 Ultra is $469 with an ES9219C chip and Bluetooth 5.0. The XM2 is $439 and lists a Cirrus Logic CS4308P chip with dual SGM amplification stages.
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 its DAC chip (Cirrus Logic CS4308P, 8-channel) and its processor (Ingenic X2000)
- Output power is given with a load: up to 800mW at 32 ohm, per the page
- MicroSD playback, Tidal, DLNA and AirPlay are listed
- Bi-directional Bluetooth, USB digital output and a USB DAC mode are listed
- The page lists a 3-inch square OLED touch screen with physical buttons and a volume wheel
Worth noting
- The listing text gives no headphone jack types, battery figures or storage capacity
- The listing text states no weight or dimensions
- The option list also shows $28 case accessories sold alone, which can be mistaken for the player's price
- The page's sound and quality claims are the maker's words and were not checked here
Questions before you buy
Which DAC chip does the XM2 list?
The page lists a Cirrus Logic CS4308P, which it describes as an 8-channel DAC, with ONIX's in-house Brighton I/V conversion circuit and dual SGM amplification stages.
How does it play music?
The page lists local playback from MicroSD cards, streaming through Tidal, and DLNA and AirPlay. It also lists bi-directional Bluetooth, USB digital output and a USB DAC mode.
What do the case options on the page cost?
The Black and Orange cases are $28 each and are accessories sold alone, not the price of the player. The player itself is listed at $439.
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 XM2 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 page's descriptions of the sound (ONIX sound quality, resolution, dynamics and tonal accuracy) are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
- Per the page, the 800mW at 32 ohm figure comes with a claim of extremely low output impedance but no impedance value, and the page does not say which output it applies to.
- The listing text gives no headphone jack types, battery figures, storage capacity or weight.
- 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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