SIMGOT DEW4X Dongle DAC/Amp Review
A Type-C dongle DAC from SIMGOT with 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs, for people who want a wired DAC for a phone, computer or game console. The page says it uses dual C43198 DAC chips and supports 384kHz/32Bit PCM, and it costs $90.99.

Our verdict
A Type-C dongle DAC for someone who wants both a 3.5mm and a 4.4mm output and the page's listed 384kHz/32Bit PCM and DSD 256 support at $90.99. Anyone who needs a stated output power should look elsewhere, since the listing text gives none. The main caveat is that every figure comes from the page and none was measured here, and the page labels the 4.4mm output two ways.
- Best for
- Someone who wants a wired Type-C DAC with both 3.5mm and 4.4mm headphone outputs.
- Skip if
- You need a stated output power, which the listing text does not give.
SIMGOT's DEW4X is a Type-C dongle DAC, and the page says it uses dual C43198 DAC chips and has a 3.5mm SE stereo output and a 4.4mm BA output. The page says it supports 384kHz/32Bit PCM and DSD 256, with a 130dB dynamic range, a 130dB signal-to-noise ratio and a distortion rate of 0.0002% at 4.4mm BAL. It costs $90.99, the store shows one orderable option, and the page describes the body as aluminum alloy.
Options and pricing
The store shows a single orderable option at $90.99, so the price does not change with any choice. The page says the cable is replaceable and names a standard Type-C to USB connection and an optional lightning interface for Apple devices, but the listing data shows no separate option or price for the lightning version. The page's instructions also refer to an included data cable.
How it compares
The DDHiFi TC44PRO M3 is $89.99 and its entry mentions CS43198, where this page writes C43198. The HiBy FC5 costs $99 and mentions CS43198 and SGM8261, against the DEW4X's $90.99. The xDuoo Link10 is $84.15 and mentions CS43131. Those entries carry no output power line, and the DEW4X listing text gives none either.
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 says it uses dual C43198 DAC chips and supports 384kHz/32Bit PCM and DSD 256
- Two headphone outputs are named, 3.5mm SE stereo and 4.4mm BA
- The page gives figures for dynamic range (130dB), signal-to-noise ratio (130dB) and a distortion rate of 0.0002% at 4.4mm BAL
- A 30-level button volume control is described, and the page says the level is remembered after power off
- The page says the cable is replaceable, with a standard Type-C to USB connection
Worth noting
- The listing text gives no output power, load, impedance or sensitivity, so its ability to drive demanding headphones cannot be judged from it
- The page writes the 4.4mm output as BA in one place and BAL in another, so that label is unclear
- Per the page, the 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs must not be used with headphones at the same time
- Per the page, UAC mode cannot be switched while it works, and changing it needs a volume button held during connection
Questions before you buy
Which DAC chips does the DEW4X list?
The page says dual C43198 DAC chips, spelled that way, and says it supports 384kHz/32Bit PCM and DSD 256. The listing text gives no output power, impedance or sensitivity figure.
Which headphone outputs does the DEW4X have?
The page names a 3.5mm SE stereo output and a 4.4mm BA output, and it writes the 4.4mm one as BAL once. The page says the two sockets must not be used with headphones at the same time.
How does the DEW4X volume control work?
Per the page, the buttons give 30 levels with a non-linear progression and the level is remembered after power off. The page says the button volume and the phone volume are controlled independently.
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
- SIMGOT DEW4X 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
- Per the page, the filtering circuits and low-noise design give a pure, stable signal and a quiet background; these sound claims are the maker's and were not checked here.
- The listing text gives no output power, load, impedance, sensitivity, weight or dimensions, and the 130dB figures come with no stated test conditions.
- The page names the chip C43198 and labels the 4.4mm output both BA and BAL; these were left as written and not checked.
- 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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