Product Comparison: Fiio Q5 vs Fiio Q5S


General Specifications
Brand
Fiio
Fiio
Model
Q5
Q5S
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Q5 is a portable DAC & amplifier with interchangeable amp module design, MFi certification, Bluetooth connection and outstanding sound quality, which provides the most complete functions at the same range.
The Q5s is a portable DAC & amplifier with interchangeable amp module design, MFi certification, Bluetooth connection and outstanding sound quality, which provides the most complete functions at the same range.
Key Specs
Built-in DAC
AK4490EN
AK4493EQ
Type
Portable
Portable
Sample Resolution/Rate
32-bit / 384kHz
32-bit / 768kHz
Signal/Noise Ratio
115 dB
117 dB
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Fiio Q5 Bluetooth aptX and DSD-Capable DAC Amplifier
  • The power and sound quality from the Q5 are so impressive.
  • I want to recommend the Fiio Q5, and I do. The sound is excellent.
  • The difference is audible. Suddenly you're hearing sounds you never heard before in your favorite songs.
  • Looks great, sounds great, works great. Clean, clear, and detailed sound.
  • When I first connected the Q5's to my iPhone X, I was disappointed. music sounded muffled, cramped.
Fiio Q5S Bluetooth 5.0 DSD | 768K/32Bit DAC Amplifier
  • Excellent build quality and sound amplification. Recommend.
  • Sounds great especially with neutral to slightly warm IEMs and the THX AAA Amp module single ended or balanced.
  • Great sound quality, love the interchangeable amplifiers.
  • Works great. No issues. Sounds best with the AM3D module. Clean sound.
  • And most importantly something is wrong with the quality of sound. The sound is not as good as with original Q5.
Size & Weight
Color
Titanium
Titanium
Height
0.62 in.
0.62 in.
Width
4.88 in.
4.88 in.
Depth
2.51 in.
2.51 in.
Weight
6.87 oz.
6.98 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Fiio Q5 Bluetooth aptX and DSD-Capable DAC Amplifier
  • The profile with my phone stacked on the Q5 is very thin, so it does fit in my Jean pocket.
  • With this little Q5 plenty of power, fast and clean bass.
  • I can honestly say the Q5 improved everything. Very good size and sound.
  • The unit is heavy, small, solid, and easy to use.
  • This amp is amazing but not pocket size.
Fiio Q5S Bluetooth 5.0 DSD | 768K/32Bit DAC Amplifier
  • This DAC/AMP is amazing! Perfect size!
  • It's also solid as a rock. Small size. Good design.
  • Overall I am happy with it. Small size, perfect for my pocket.
  • It is very well made and designed with every plugin you need. Ideal weight and size for your adventure.
  • Sure, it's not the most powerful portable, or the smallest, or the lightest.
Features
Enclosure Material
Aluminium
Aluminium
Max. Frequency Response
90 kHz
90 kHz
Min. Frequency Response
5 Hz
5 Hz
Controls
Play / Pause, Reset, Previous / Next, Power / Volume, Gain, Bass
Play / Pause, Reset, Previous / Next, Power / Volume, Input Selector, Gain, Bass
OS Compatibility
Apple iOS, Apple OS, Android, Microsoft Windows
Apple iOS, Apple OS, Microsoft Windows, Android
Wireless Connection
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Interfaces
Balanced Out, Micro USB Input, Line / Optical / Coaxial input, Line Out, Phones
Balanced Out, Micro USB Input, Line / Optical / Coaxial input, Line Out, Phones
Extras
LED Indicators, aptX, Battery life is up to 10 hours, XMOS, Native DSD Support, High resolution capability, ADC volume control, WM-PORT support
LED Indicators, XMOS, Supports high-quality LDAC, aptX and AAC audio codecs, High resolution capability, ADC volume control, Unique RGB status lights, Battery life is up to 10 hours
What customers say about "Features"
Fiio Q5 Bluetooth aptX and DSD-Capable DAC Amplifier
  • The Bluetooth feature is great also. I recommend it.
  • High Res Audio Quality, a little bit pricey but It has a huge range of features.
  • Excellent sound & perfect features for my listening. Nice package. Bluetooth works great.
  • The Q5 is a very feature rich DAC/Amp that ticks a lot of boxes. Volume control is a case study in overengineering, but it works really well.
  • Additionally, the Q5 launched with an iOS app, but not one for Android. My personal phone is Android, but I use iOS for work.
Fiio Q5S Bluetooth 5.0 DSD | 768K/32Bit DAC Amplifier
  • I use it with my Smart TV, with my laptop, tablet, and smart phone, I also use it in my car.
  • The bass boost is advantage of this amp which provide great punch and extension to the low-end.
  • The Q5s sounds different from Q5. It's a clearer, more detailed sound. I also like that the bass level is a little higher with the OFF setting.
  • Bluetooth connectivity is better with new version. But many old Hi quality ports are gone.
  • The battery life shortened. Finally, the BT started behaving erratically - sound started dropping more and more frequently.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
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