LG V20 vs Fiio X5 iii

[fjhuerta]

Hi all,

I foolishly sold my LG V10 phone, and I'm missing it tremendously. My s8+ can't compare, and connecting an external DAC is too much of a hassle.

I've narrowed it to two options: the LG V20, or the Fiio X5 iii, both on eBay.

I would have thought the X5 iii would be far better than the LG V20, but I found it hisses a lot. I don't remember the LG V20 hissing.

I know I can use an adapter which lowers noise, but honestly - I'd rather just get an LG V20 if it's a better unit. From what I've read, it is.

(In my experience, even the LG V10 was a better source than the Fiio!).

Thanks for any help!

 

[tienbasse]

Be mindful that V20 sounds significantly different from V10 (=more analytical).
I prefer V10 by far (warmer, with good bass and more relaxed treble), and V10 camera is epic (better than V20).

In my opinion, forget X5-iii. You'll find the UI clunky and unintuitive, the autonomy is mediocre at best, and you won't find the big bass from V10 without EQ-ing. Built quality is nice though.

If you like the V10 that much, you may enjoy the Opus #1, which is roughly the same price as V20 and cheaper than X5-iii. No BT and WiFi, but a sound that is closer to V10 except for the brighter treble and a premium UI and autonomy.

 

[fjhuerta]

Thank you for your answer. I do miss the V10, and I agree completely with your findings on the camera. I took some shots with the V10 people can't believe a cell phone camera took them. It may take better pics than m S8+.

I think I'll have to sell my Fiio X5 iii, and use the V20 in the meantime. The S8+ can't power my headphones properly, and the Fiio hisses like crazy (I'd pick the S8+ over the Fiio, by the way. It's much more stable, and with IEMs, it doesn't hiss at all. It just has issues with hungrier phones).

Thanks for your thoughts!

Be mindful that V20 sounds significantly different from V10 (=more analytical).
I prefer V10 by far (warmer, with good bass and more relaxed treble), and V10 camera is epic (better than V20).

In my opinion, forget X5-iii. You'll find the UI clunky and unintuitive, the autonomy is mediocre at best, and you won't find the big bass from V10 without EQ-ing. Built quality is nice though.

If you like the V10 that much, you may enjoy the Opus #1, which is roughly the same price as V20 and cheaper than X5-iii. No BT and WiFi, but a sound that is closer to V10 except for the brighter treble and a premium UI and autonomy.