xDuoo XD-05 Bal vs xDuoo XD-05 Plus Comparison Chart

December 22, 2020

xDuoo has upped the ante once again with the XD-05 BAL, the latest addition to the XD-05 DAC/amp line-up. The BAL is priced $140 above the PLUS model, which may seem steep at first blush, but it does boast dual DAC chips, built-in Bluetooth 5.0, and fully balanced circuitry (including a 4.4 balanced out).

We've pitted the BAL and PLUS in a head-to-head comparison chart for your convenience. If you're in the market for an xDuoo DAC/Amp or just want to keep abreast of the latest in audio tech, we hope this helps.


	xDuoo XD-05 Bal	xDuoo XD-05 Plus
Price	$429	$289
Dimensions	5.1" x 2.9" x 0.86"	5.4" x 2.9" x 0.89"
Weight	0.6lbs	0.6lbs
DAC Chip	ESS ES9038QM x 2	AKM AK4493EQ
Inputs	Aux USB Optical/coax AES Bluetooth 5.0	Aux USB Coax/opticald
Outputs	6.35 Single-ended 4.4 Balanced AES	6.35 single-ended Aux
Bluetooth	5.0 AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD, LDAC	None
USB Interface	XMOS XU208	XMOS XU208
Sampling Rates	USB PCM: 16-32bit/44.1-768kHz DSD: DOP/NATIVE mode, DSD 64-512 AES/Optical/Coax PCM: 16-24bit/44.1-192kHz DSD: DSD64 (DOP)	USB PCM: 16-32bit/44.1-384kHz DSP: DOP/NATIVE mode, DSD 64-256 DXD: 24-32bit/352.8K-384kHz Optical/Coax PCM: 16-24bit/44.1-192kHz DSD: 1bit/2.82 Mhz (DOP)
Frequency Response	USB/SPDIF: 20-20,000Hz AMP: 10-60,000Hz	USB/SPDIF: 20-20,000Hz Amp: 10-100,000Hz
Output Power	1,000mW @32Ω	1,000mW @32Ω
Fully Balanced Circuit	Yes	No
Interchangeable Op Amp	Yes	Yes
Gain Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Boost Adjustment	Yes	Yes
USB Type	C	C
Digital Filters	Linear phase fast roll-off Linear phase slow roll-off Minimum phase fast roll-off Minimum phase slow roll-off Apodizing fast roll-off Corrected minimum phase fast roll-off Brick wall filter	Sharp roll-off filter Slow roll-off filter Short delay sharp roll-off filter Short delay slow roll-off filter
Screen Size	0.91" OLED	0.91" OLED
THD+N	6.5 se out: 0.0015% 4.4 bal out: 0.0009% Aux out: 0.0008%	USB/SPDIF: 0.0016% AUX IN: 0.0009%
SNR	6.5 se out: 115dB 4.4 bal out: 117dB Aux out: 120dB	117dB
Crosstalk	6.5 se out: -72dB 4.4 bal out: -100dB Aux out: -100dB	≥75dB
Battery Capacity	3.8V 5,000mAh	3.8V 5,000mAh
Battery Life	USB: >9H SPDIF: ≥15H AUX: ≥24H	USB: >13H SPDIF: ≥19H Aux: ≥40H
Charging Time	Fast charge: 5H Slow charge: 11H	Fast charge: 4.5H Slow charge: 11H
Package Includes	1 6.5 to 3.5 converter 1 USB Type-C cable 1 USB A to Type-C converter Type-C to Type-C USB cable 4x rubber feet Magic stickers User manual Warranty card	1 USB Type Ccharging cable 1 Type C to Type C cable 1 Type C to micro cable 1 3.5mm to 6.5mm connector 4x rubber feet Silicone band User manual Warranty card
Influencer Opinion: Zeos Reviews	"I am half-disappointed and half-elated." "The two major benefits of the [BAL over the PLUS]...sound quality is better...and it's got Bluetooth built-in. No more add-on module to the back. That's the two major improvements, and that's it." "[I hate that] they took away the...next track/last track/play/pause [button]."	"1W per channel...that's enough for Argons." "This thing is spectacular for powering headphones." "I swear, you could use this on your desk as a desktop amp....this is enough amp and DAC for a full-fledge audiophile desktop setup."
Apos Audio Customer Reviews	Take a look at the community reviews: xDuoo XD-05 BAL	Take a look at the community reviews: xDuoo XD-05 Plus
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