Hi-Res Portable DAPs comparison chart 2022

[RONJA MESCO]

Yeah, the list is missing many Cowon and Sony players...it just has one to two each out of the several popular ones available..

 

[cgriess]

Great work....thank's for sharing....

 

[Souldriver]

Yeah, the list is missing many Cowon and Sony players...it just has one to two each out of the several popular ones available..

With cowon not many are available anymore like the Plenue S that I have. That was a 2015 dap. The newer ones are there. Wondering when or if Cowon will come out with a new TOTL or more full featured device since their last release was 2018.

 

[Ashfogard]

Thanks for the work!

 

[MisterMudd]

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)

Absolutely amazing what you have done! This looks like an Excel. If so, any chance you could put it in your Dropbox and provide a link? You can always password protect the Excel from changes. I am just thinking easier viewing/scrolling/filtering. etc. Thanks.

 

[xukz]

No Altmann Tera player to be seen anywhere?!

 

[Mohjong]

I'm surprised that QLS's QA361 often discussed but not included.

 

[Azalush]

Now updated to the 2022-02-11 version which includes Sony NW-WM1ZM2 and WM1AM2!

Please jump back to the 1st page:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/hi-res-portable-daps-comparison-chart-2022.961903/

 

[Wasaabi]

Thank you for your patience in sorting it out, they're helpful!

 

[romekbono]

Now updated to the 2022-02-11 version which includes Sony NW-WM1ZM2 and WM1AM2!

Please jump back to the 1st page:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/hi-res-portable-daps-comparison-chart-2022.961903/

Ahhhh finally the M17's owners will stop to ask why M17 is not on High end page ^^

 

[LostnAmerica]

Fun reading, thank you/Arígato for all of your hard work. I can now find the dac chip(s)/sound signature I'm looking for much easier. Bravo!

Cheers

 

[Azalush]

I have now updated the comparison chart to the 2022-04-16 version!

Please see the 1st page:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/hi-res-portable-daps-comparison-chart-2022.961903/

Newly added:

• Cayin N8ii's specifications
• Shanling M7
• HiBy R5 Gen2
• iBasso DX320 (specifications unknown)
• Astell&Kern KANN MAX (specifications unknown)

Although "Astell&Kern KANN MAX" is not announced currently anywhere, FCC and Japanese TELEC certifications suggest that it will be coming.

DREAMUS COMPANY KANN MAX PPM44 FCC ID QDMPPM44
https://fccid.io/QDMPPM44
Bluetooth SIG Launch Studio - Listing Details
https://launchstudio.bluetooth.com/ListingDetails/148192

 

[dadracer2]

Nice update, thanks.

 

[funkymartyn]

Thanks for your hard work . But can't see the Fiio M7 which is good and still being sold today.

 

[Azalush]

Thanks for your hard work . But can't see the Fiio M7 which is good and still being sold today.

Thank you! and I'd like to add the FiiO M7 in future updates.
Due to limitations of the layout, some models are not included now. Stay tuned.