FiiO BTR5 vs FiiO Q3 Comparison Chart
June 02, 2021Taking audiophile-grade music on-the-go has never been easier than ever thanks to portable DAC/amps like the FiiO BTR5 and FiiO Q3. Although close in price point, they provide different approaches to portable audio. To make researching them easier, we’ve created a comparison chart. Both DAPs are available right here on Apos, so if you have any questions about either feel free to reach out to our Support Team.
| Price | $109.99 | $149.99 |
| DAC chip | ESS SABRE ES9218P x 2 | AKM AK4462 |
| Amp chip | ESS SABRE ES9218P | THX AAA28 |
| USB DAC chip | XMOS XUF208 | XMOS XUF208 |
| Max sampling rates | 32-bit/384kHz, DSD256 | 32-bit/768kHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | N/A |
| Supported Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD, LDAC | N/A |
| Battery life | 9 hours | 10 hours |
| Outputs | 3.5mm single-ended, 2.5mm balanced | 4.4/2.5mm balanced, 3.5mm single-ended |
| Max THD+N | <0.002% | <0.0012% |
| Max SNR | >122dB | >115dB |
| Display | 0.5” | N/A |
| Max output power | 240mW@16Ω | 300mW@32Ω |
| Max crosstalk | >119dB | >99dB |