Product Comparison: Shanling UP4 vs Fiio BTR5

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Shanling UP4 Wireless Headset Amp,Bluetooth 5.0 Ultra Low Latency, Type-c USB DAC

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General Specifications

Brand

Shanling

Fiio

Model

UP4

BTR5

Origin

China

About the Product

Equipped with World’s latest Bluetooth wireless DAC/amplifiers, the Shanling UP4 supports the latest wireless audio codecs including aptX Low Latency, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC, aptX, AAC, SBC, and HWA such as Hi-Res audio.

The FiiO BTR5 is a portable Bluetooth amplifier that's designed to give your headphones a robust signal to communicate with compatible devices over Bluetooth 5.0. The device supports AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD, and LDAC codecs.

Key Specs

Built-in DAC

ES9218P

Type

Portable

Sample Resolution/Rate

24-bit / 96kHz

32-bit / 384kHz

Signal/Noise Ratio

120 dB

118 dB

Shanling UP4

Fiio BTR5

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Shanling UP4 Wireless Headset Amp,Bluetooth 5.0 Ultra Low Latency, Type-c USB DAC

DAC produces accurate bass, emotional mids, neutral and uncolored sound signature.
The Shanling UP4 is a great DAC/AMP for audiophiles.
Dual audio DAC chipset and supports almost all types of Bluetooth codecs.
Amazing DAC/AMp from desktop and having the bt handy when i need it.
The DAC have some harshness in highs. Disappointing after all good reviews.

Fiio BTR5 Native DSD256 Hi-Res CSR8675 Bluetooth5.0 Receiver/USB DAC/DSD Headphone Amp

Amazing sound with new BTR5 compare to BTR1. I like it.
Only using it for a couple days and it sounds good. I recommend.
Sound quality is much cleaner, bass tighter and louder, and it increased the volume by about 20% so at a lower volume level.
For this price you aren't going to find anything that beats the sound quality, portability, and ease of use that this has.
My only complaint was the highs could sometimes come across as overexentuated and a bit grainy.

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Height

0.53 in.

0.43 in.

Width

2.36 in.

2.83 in.

Depth

1.42 in.

1.25 in.

Weight

1.3 oz.

1.54 oz.

Shanling UP4

Fiio BTR5

Shanling UP4

Fiio BTR5

Shanling UP4

Fiio BTR5

Shanling UP4

Fiio BTR5

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Shanling UP4 Wireless Headset Amp,Bluetooth 5.0 Ultra Low Latency, Type-c USB DAC

Very compact little device. It's almost not feel any weight.
Classy design of the device. Impressing lightness, I have no words.
The power from this small, light device cannot be underestimated.
Shanling reserved the thin and sleek design to fit in your pocket.
UP4 obviously follows the brand design and I respect Shanling for that. Device is really light and tiny.

Fiio BTR5 Native DSD256 Hi-Res CSR8675 Bluetooth5.0 Receiver/USB DAC/DSD Headphone Amp

The balance of size, features, and performance in this thing is about as ideal as I could imagine it ever being.
Absolutely perfect. Especially considering price and little size.
I am simply amazed how well Fiio has been able to harness the technology, and get such power out of such a small device.
How does this small glass domino push such clean, lush signal.
I am just amazed at the quality for such a price. Lots of power in such a small device as well.

Features

Enclosure Material

Plastic / Aluminum

Aluminium

Max. Frequency Response

20 kHz

Min. Frequency Response

20 Hz

Controls

Volume Control, Mode Selection

Power On / Off, Play / Pause, Volume Up, Volume Down

OS Compatibility

Apple OS, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Apple iOS, Android

Apple OS, Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS, Android, Linux

Wireless Connection

Bluetooth, NFC

Interfaces

Balanced Phones Jack, Phones, USB Type-C

Extras

Dual DACs, 4 Digital filters, Up to 15h battery life, Support of LDAC / HWA LHDC / aptX HD/aptX LL/aptX/ AAC/SBC, Dual Hi-Rez Audio Certification

OLED Screen, XMOS, 9hours Battery Life, Dual Hi-Rez Audio Certification, Built-in microphone, Asynchronous USB for maximum audio performance, In-Line Remote Control, Supports high-quality LDAC, aptX and AAC audio codecs

Min. Frequency Response
Max. Frequency Response

Shanling UP4

Fiio BTR5

Shanling UP4

Fiio BTR5

What customers say about "Features"

Shanling UP4 Wireless Headset Amp,Bluetooth 5.0 Ultra Low Latency, Type-c USB DAC

Supports various Bluetooth codecs, so you can connect literally everything via BT.
The device has impressive powerful output. Also brings a lot of features.
Perfect choice for those who are looking to improve the sound quality and balanced output for their smartphone at a reasonable price.
Simple connections via Bluetooth or Type-C. Both are just "Plug and Play" but no even plug at bluetooth side.
Complicated setup for different functions, come with bad set-up guide.

Fiio BTR5 Native DSD256 Hi-Res CSR8675 Bluetooth5.0 Receiver/USB DAC/DSD Headphone Amp

Battery life - allows you forget about charging during a day. Thank you, Fiio!
Yeah! No more issues with reconnecting after you got out of range!
Solid premium feel with glass and aluminum materials. Perfect design and material!
Bluetooth LDAC is fantastic. The display on the BTR5 reads 352.8k and the sound just is next level.
Connected to HP Spectre and Apple pro with no issues, however pixel 3 cannot connect.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

FCC