[alignJP]

Thank you for waiting.
The latest "Hi-Res Portable Digital Audio Players(DAPs) comparison chart 2022" is available now.

Since the 2021 version below, thank you for many suggestions and contributions!
Although it still does not include all of the requests in that thread, I'll update continuously as possible.

Hi-Res DAPs comparison chart 2021
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/hi-res-daps-comparison-chart-2021.958619/

Hi-Res Portable DAPs comparison chart 2022 (Dec. 31, 2022 ver.)​

• The models listed on this chart are based on the Japanese market (I'm Japanese) and some of the Global markets, sorted by order of USD price.
• The chart is divided into 4 pics by restrictions of the layout and roughly by price ranges.
• If you noticed incorrect description, value, or missing pieces of information you know, please mention it. Of course, your requests are welcome.
• Although in recent years, some large-sized "Trans-portable" or "Carryable" Players have appeared, they are not included for their size and category classification are uncertain.
• I'll update this article and the charts continuously till the end of 2022.
  I finally updated to the 2022-12-31 version in March 2023! Sorry for the very late update.
  For the 2023 edition, the number of models has increased so much that I have to make major changes to the layout and have to remove the older models.
  But some older models may also be current models, depending on the manufacturer, and this will be a distressing choice.

The first version was published as my blog entry (in Japanese) on Jan 8, 2022

ポータブルハイレゾ #DAP比較 一覧 2022年1月版 〜更なる市場の変化、新機種はハイエンドクラスに集中 - Azalush5
Portable high-resolution DAPs comparison chart January 2022 version: Further market changes, new models are concentrated in the high-end class - Azalush5
https://azalush5.hatenablog.com/entry/2022/01/dap-comparison-2022-01

In this blog entry, I discussed the market trend from my point of view. And moreover, it includes a "price to release date mapped graph" and 10K HD versions link.

1. Entry to Mid-range​

2. Mid-range to Premium class​

3. Premium to High-end class​

4. High-end class​

Last updated: March 19, 2023

12K HD version​

If you want more high-resolution PNG images, please visit the Dropbox folder link below.

• https://bit.ly/DAP2022H2
• https://bit.ly/DAP2022H1

I hope you enjoy it and help you to choose your next DAP.

FYI:
Audio & Tech blog (in Japanese): "Azalush5" https://azalush5.hatenablog.com/
Twitter: @align_centre (mostly in Japanese, the latest update will be posted on Twitter)

 

[hoofman]

Amazing as always! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Nostoi]

Terrific resource and beautifully designed - bravo!

My only quibble is that M17 should surely be bumped to High-End class....

 

[romekbono]

Terrific resource and beautifully designed - bravo!

My only quibble is that M17 should surely be bumped to High-End class....

M17 is the last DAP in that Category "3. Premium to High-end class"
So I suppose it is an High-End

Thank you for waiting.
The latest "Hi-Res Portable Digital Audio Players(DAPs) comparison chart 2022" is available now.

Since the 2021 version below, thank you for many suggestions and contributions!
Although it still does not include all of the requests in that thread, I'll update continuously as possible.

Hi-Res Portable DAPs comparison chart 2022​

• The models listed on this chart are based on the Japanese market (I'm Japanese) and some of the Global markets, sorted by order of USD price.
• The chart is divided into 4 pics by restrictions of the layout and roughly by price ranges.
• If you noticed incorrect description, value, or missing pieces of information you know, please mention it. Of course, your requests are welcome.
• Although in recent years, some large-sized "Trans-portable" or "Carryable" Players have appeared, they are not included for their size and category classification are uncertain.
• I'll update this article and the charts continuously till the end of 2022.

The first version was published as my blog entry (in Japanese) on Jan 8, 2022

In this blog entry, I discussed the market trend from my point of view. And moreover, it includes a "price to release date mapped graph" and 10K HD version link.

1. Entry to Mid-range​

2. Mid-range to Premium class​

3. Premium to High-end class​

4. High-end class​

Last updated: Jan 10, 2022

10K HD version​

If you want more high-resolution PNG images, please visit the Dropbox folder link below.

• https://bit.ly/DAP2022H1

I hope you enjoy it and help you to choose your next DAP.

FYI:
Audio & Tech blog (in Japanese): "Azalush5" https://azalush5.hatenablog.com/
Twitter: @align_centre (mostly in Japanese, the latest update will be posted on Twitter)

Wonderful work and présentation

 

[Audiophile PT]

Thank you for waiting.
The latest "Hi-Res Portable Digital Audio Players(DAPs) comparison chart 2022" is available now.

Since the 2021 version below, thank you for many suggestions and contributions!
Although it still does not include all of the requests in that thread, I'll update continuously as possible.

Hi-Res Portable DAPs comparison chart 2022​

• The models listed on this chart are based on the Japanese market (I'm Japanese) and some of the Global markets, sorted by order of USD price.
• The chart is divided into 4 pics by restrictions of the layout and roughly by price ranges.
• If you noticed incorrect description, value, or missing pieces of information you know, please mention it. Of course, your requests are welcome.
• Although in recent years, some large-sized "Trans-portable" or "Carryable" Players have appeared, they are not included for their size and category classification are uncertain.
• I'll update this article and the charts continuously till the end of 2022.

The first version was published as my blog entry (in Japanese) on Jan 8, 2022

In this blog entry, I discussed the market trend from my point of view. And moreover, it includes a "price to release date mapped graph" and 10K HD version link.

1. Entry to Mid-range​

2. Mid-range to Premium class​

3. Premium to High-end class​

4. High-end class​

Last updated: Jan 10, 2022

10K HD version​

If you want more high-resolution PNG images, please visit the Dropbox folder link below.

• https://bit.ly/DAP2022H1

I hope you enjoy it and help you to choose your next DAP.

FYI:
Audio & Tech blog (in Japanese): "Azalush5" https://azalush5.hatenablog.com/
Twitter: @align_centre (mostly in Japanese, the latest update will be posted on Twitter)

Excellent work ! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Bernard23]

Excellent work! Now add mobile phones!

 

[romekbono]

Terrific resource and beautifully designed - bravo!

My only quibble is that M17 should surely be bumped to High-End class....

If the M17 would be 100 usd more, it would be in the Page :

4. High-end class​

 

[daijobudes]

Wow this is very informative!
Thank You for the work!

 

[Ruddy1]

I think the best is the titanium version of lotoo

 

[Ceeluh7]

Wow very cool... Thanks for posting, very helpful

 

[NJoyzAudio]

Thank you for waiting.
The latest "Hi-Res Portable Digital Audio Players(DAPs) comparison chart 2022" is available now.

Since the 2021 version below, thank you for many suggestions and contributions!
Although it still does not include all of the requests in that thread, I'll update continuously as possible.

Hi-Res Portable DAPs comparison chart 2022​

• The models listed on this chart are based on the Japanese market (I'm Japanese) and some of the Global markets, sorted by order of USD price.
• The chart is divided into 4 pics by restrictions of the layout and roughly by price ranges.
• If you noticed incorrect description, value, or missing pieces of information you know, please mention it. Of course, your requests are welcome.
• Although in recent years, some large-sized "Trans-portable" or "Carryable" Players have appeared, they are not included for their size and category classification are uncertain.
• I'll update this article and the charts continuously till the end of 2022.

The first version was published as my blog entry (in Japanese) on Jan 8, 2022

In this blog entry, I discussed the market trend from my point of view. And moreover, it includes a "price to release date mapped graph" and 10K HD version link.

1. Entry to Mid-range​

2. Mid-range to Premium class​

3. Premium to High-end class​

4. High-end class​

Last updated: Jan 10, 2022

10K HD version​

If you want more high-resolution PNG images, please visit the Dropbox folder link below.

• https://bit.ly/DAP2022H1

I hope you enjoy it and help you to choose your next DAP.

FYI:
Audio & Tech blog (in Japanese): "Azalush5" https://azalush5.hatenablog.com/
Twitter: @align_centre (mostly in Japanese, the latest update will be posted on Twitter)

Thank you for sharing!

 

[gerelmx1986]

He’s missing the DMP-Z1

 

[davidmthekidd]

I Wonder why it didn't make it to the list, this is my 40th bday gift to my self in two years.

 

[kumar402]

I Wonder why it didn't make it to the list, this is my 40th bday gift to my self in two years.

That’s some long term planning….It will be a nice bday gift for sure

 

[Nostoi]

I Wonder why it didn't make it to the list, this is my 40th bday gift to my self in two years.

Doubt it'll be in production at that point, but there's always the 2nd hand market.