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xDuoo XQ50 Pro 2 Bluetooth DAC Review

A Bluetooth 5.1 DAC from xDuoo with a Qualcomm QCC5125 chip, optical, coaxial and analog output, an OLED screen and a removable external antenna, all per the page. It suits someone adding Bluetooth to wired speakers or an amplifier, and it is listed at $75.65.

4.0Editorial rating: 4.0 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated November 11, 2026
$75.65Price checked November 12, 2026Pre-order only at Linsoul at our last check (November 12, 2026)
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Our verdict

A Bluetooth 5.1 DAC for someone who wants to add Bluetooth to wired speakers or an amplifier through optical, coaxial or analog output, per the page, at $75.65. If you need output power, impedance or sample-rate figures, shop elsewhere, because the listing text gives none. The main caveat is that the page mixes the names XQ-50 pro and XQ50 Pro 2 and writes the OLED size as 13-inch, so confirm both before relying on it.

Best for
Someone who wants to add Bluetooth to wired speakers or an amplifier through optical, coaxial or analog output.
Skip if
You need output power or sample-rate figures, since the page lists neither.

Billed on the page as a Bluetooth 5.1 DAC, the xDuoo XQ50 Pro 2 pairs a Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth chip with a CS8406 digital conversion chip and an ES9018K2M decoding chip. According to the page it converts the Bluetooth signal to optical and coaxial output and, used as a USB sound adapter with a computer, to coaxial, optical and analog output, and it adds an OLED screen with an external antenna. One option is listed at $75.65.

Options and pricing

One orderable option is listed, at $75.65, so there is nothing to choose between. The page also shows $89.00 crossed out, a comparison price from the store that we did not verify. Inside the text the unit is called XQ-50 pro, while the title says XQ50 Pro 2, so the page does not make clear which revision it describes.

How it compares

The closest sibling by name is the xDuoo XQ-50 Pro3, which is listed at $92.65 against the $75.65 here, and its entry also mentions Bluetooth 5.1. The TRN TE PRO costs $81.59 and its entry mentions CS43198, while the SMSL R1 costs $66.23 and gives no chip in its entry.

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).
  • Large items. The page says headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs count as large items, for which Express is free only for orders over $499.99.
  • 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 decoding and digital conversion chips: ES9018K2M and CS8406
  • Optical, coaxial and analog output are all listed, per the page
  • A USB connection to a computer is described, so it can act as a sound adapter, per the page
  • The page lists six Bluetooth formats, including aptX_HD and LDAC
  • An external removable antenna and an aluminum alloy housing are listed, per the page

Worth noting

  • The listing text gives no output power, impedance or sample-rate figures
  • The text calls the unit XQ-50 pro while the title says XQ50 Pro 2, which leaves the revision unclear
  • The OLED size is written 13-inch, which may be a typo, and the listing text gives no weight or dimensions

Questions before you buy

Which chips does the XQ50 Pro 2 list?

The page names a Qualcomm QCC5125 Bluetooth receiver chip, a CS8406 digital conversion chip and an ES9018K2M decoding chip.

Which Bluetooth formats does it support?

The page lists Bluetooth 5.1 with AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX_LL, aptX_HD and LDAC.

What outputs does it list?

The page lists optical and coaxial output for the Bluetooth signal, and coaxial, optical and analog output when it is used as a USB sound adapter with a computer.

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

  • xDuoo XQ50 Pro 2 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 text calls the unit XQ-50 pro while the title says XQ50 Pro 2, and the OLED screen is given as 13-inch (13 inch in a later line), which may be a typo.
  • The page says the unit provides high S/N, low THD and lossless signal transmission; these are the maker's claims, and the listing text gives no figures for them.
  • 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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