FiiO Q5s Type-C DAC/Amp versus Q5 DAC/Amp Comparison Chart
December 11, 2020With the release of the FiiO Q5s Type-C DAC/Amp, we thought we'd do another comparison chart for you all comparing it to the predecessor from a couple years ago: the Q5. While there was a micro-USB Q5s available, that is no longer sourced and we have upgraded our stock only to the future-proof Q5s Type-C for you. Please check out the comparison chart below to see how they stack up!
| GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Model Name | Q5 | |
| Color Available | Titanium | Titanium |
| Dimensions | About 124 mm× 64 mm× 16 mm | About 124 mm× 64 mm× 16 mm |
| Weight | About 195g | About 195g |
| Displayer | N/A | N/A |
| Analog Audio Input | Standard 3.5 mm Jack | Standard 3.5 mm Jack |
| USB Port | Type-C Data exchanging 、 Charging、Firmware upgrade | 11-pin Micro USB at the bottom side, for data exchanging and charging 5-pin Micro USB on the left side, for charging only by default （Can be interchanged via App） |
| Digital Audio Input |
| Coaxial/Optical input |
| Headphone Output | Standard 3.5 mm Jack | Standard 3.5 mm Jack |
| Line Output | Standard 3.5 mm Jack | Standard 3.5 mm Jack |
| Balance Headphone Output | 4.4mm Jack | Standard 2.5 mm Jack |
| Headphone Impedance Range | 16~150 Ω (AM3D-TC, PO) | 16~150 Ω (AM3A, PO) |
| 16~300 Ω (AM3D-TC, BAL) | 16~300 Ω (AM3A, BAL) | |
| Volume Control | ADC volume adjustment | ADC volume adjustment |
| Bass Adjust | Yes | Yes |
| Treble Adjust | N/A | N/A |
| Balance Adjust | 0.1 dB | 0.1 dB |
| GAIN Control | Yes(High/Low) | Yes(High/Low) |
| MFi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0，supports AAC/SBC/aptX/aptX HD/ aptX_LL/LDAC/atpX adaptive | Bluetooth 4.2, supports aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Operation | Volume knob + Physical buttons + Toggle switch | Volume knob + Physical buttons + Toggle switch |
| Chip Used | USB: XMOS XU208 , DAC: AK4493EQ * 2 , Bluetooth： QCC5124 ,LPF：OPA1642×2，Volume IC：NJW1195 AMP：THX AAA | DAC: AK4490EN * 2 , USB: XMOS, Bluetooth： CSR8670 , LPF：OPA1642×2，Volume IC：NJW1195 OP+AMP：AD8620+OPA926 |
| EXTENDED FUNCTIONS | ||
| APP interconnection | Supports setting through App | Supports setting through App |
| Bluetooth codec indication | Yes | N/A |
| Sampling rate indication | Yes | N/A |
| Supports connection to Sony Walkman players | Yes | Yes |
| Supports docking to K5 | Audio input | Audio input |
| Deep-sleep | Automatic stand-by, can be controlled on App | Automatic stand-by, can be controlled on App |
| Firmware upgrade | System firmware and Bluetooth version can be upgraded through USB | System firmware and Bluetooth version can be upgraded through USB |
| AUDIO PERFORMANCE (DAC Section) | ||
| DSD Support (USB IN） | DSD64/128/256/512 | DSD64/128/256 |
| USB Sample Rate Support | 768kHz/32bit | 384kHz/32bit |
| SPDIF Coaxial Sample Rate Support | 192kHz/24bit | 192kHz/24bit |
| SPDIF Optical Sample Rate Support | 96KHz/24bit | 96KHz/24bit |
| Frequency Response | 5 Hz~90 kHz（-3dB） | 5 Hz~90 kHz（-3dB） |
| THD+N | ＜0.002%(1 kHz/10kΩ) | ＜0.001% (1 kHz/10kΩ) |
| SNR | ≥117 dB (A-weighted AUX IN) | ≥115 dB (A-weighted) |
| HEADPHONE OUT SPECIFICATIONS (3.5mm headphone out jack) | ||
| Output Power1 | ≥280mW（16Ω / THD+N＜1%, AUX IN) | ≥230 mW（16Ω / THD+N＜1%) |
| Output Power2 | ≥210mW（32Ω / THD+N＜1%, AUX IN) | ≥160 mW（32Ω /THD+N＜1%) |
| Output Power3 | ≥30 mW（300Ω / THD+N＜1%, AUX IN) | ≥24 mW（300Ω /THD+N＜1%) |
| Frequency Response | 5 Hz~50kHz (-3dB) | 5 Hz~50 kHz（-3dB） |
| SNR | ≥115 dB (A-weighted) | ≥115 dB (A-weighted) |
| Output impedance | ＜1.2Ω（32Ω loaded） | ＜1.4Ω (32Ω loaded) |
| Crosstalk | ≥75 dB (1 kHz，AUX IN) | ≥73 dB (1 kHz，AUX IN) |
| THD+N | ＜0.002% (1 kHz) | ＜0.001% (1 kHz） |
| Peak Output Voltage | ＞7Vp-p | ＞6 Vp-p |
| MAX. output Current | ＞150mA（For reference) | 150mA (For reference) |
| MAX. input Level | 3.35 Vrms | 3.8 Vrms |
| POWER AND BATTERY | ||
| Power/Charger | DC5V 2A (Recommended) | DC5V 2A (Recommended) |
| Charging Indicator | 4-level battery indication (4 LED) | Red light flashes when being charged, Red light goes off after fully charged |
| Low Battery Warning | Red light flashes twice every 3 seconds | Red light flashes twice every 3 seconds |
| Battery Capacity | 3800 mAh | 3800 mAh |
| Charge Time | ≤3.5 h （DV5V 2A） | ≤3.5 h （DV5V 2A，USB on the left side） |
| Battery Life | ＞24 h (AUX IN) | ＞25 h (AUX IN) |
| ＞9.5h (USB IN) | ＞10 h (USB IN) | |
| ＞9.5 h (OPT IN) | ＞10 h (OPT IN) | |
| ＞9.5 h (COAX IN) | ＞10 h (COAX IN) | |
| ＞9.5h (Bluetooth IN) | ＞10 h (Bluetooth IN) | |
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