Product Comparison: Shanling UP4 vs Fiio BTR5
General Specifications
Brand
Shanling
Fiio
Model
UP4
BTR5
Origin
China
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
ES9218P
Type
Portable
Portable
Sample Resolution/Rate
24-bit / 96kHz
32-bit / 384kHz
Signal/Noise Ratio
120 dB
118 dB
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
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.
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
20 kHz
Min. Frequency Response
20 Hz
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
Bluetooth, NFC
Interfaces
Balanced Phones Jack, Phones, USB Type-C
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
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)
1 year(s)
Certifications
FCC
CE
Other Information
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