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Asus Xonar DGX vs Asus Xonar DSX

2.54 in
6.71 in
Asus Xonar DGX Sound Card
Asus Xonar DGX
6.6 in
2.54 in
Asus Xonar DSX Sound Card
Asus Xonar DSX
Editiorial reviews
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10 editorial reviews
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User rating
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43 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
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4.2 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
51 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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Full Comparison

General

Asus Xonar DGXAsus Xonar DGX
Asus Xonar DSXAsus Xonar DSX
Sound TypeSurroundSurround
Interface TypePCI ExpressPCI Express
Number of channels5.17.1

Connectivity

Asus Xonar DGXAsus Xonar DGX
Asus Xonar DSXAsus Xonar DSX
Analog 3.5mm output34
Headphone outputyesyes
Headphone outputs34
Jack Plug input00
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)00
Microphone inputyesyes
Line-inyesyes
Line-outyesyes
S/PDIF in portyesyes
S/PDIF out portyesyes
Other connectors
  • Digital optical output
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
  • Analogue 5.1/7.1 out
  • Digital optical output
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
USBnono

Dimensions

Asus Xonar DGXAsus Xonar DGX
Asus Xonar DSXAsus Xonar DSX
Width2.54 in6.6 in
Depth6.71 in6.6 in
Height6.71 in2.54 in

Design

Asus Xonar DGXAsus Xonar DGX
Asus Xonar DSXAsus Xonar DSX
Placement TypeInternalInternal

Features

Asus Xonar DGXAsus Xonar DGX
Asus Xonar DSXAsus Xonar DSX
3D sound supportyesyes
DirectSound supportyesyes
EAX supportyesyes
Support for ASIOyesyes

Audio properties

Asus Xonar DGXAsus Xonar DGX
Asus Xonar DSXAsus Xonar DSX
Noise level (SNR)103.0 dB100.0 dB
Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)105.0 dB107.0 dB
D/A audio24 bit / 96 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz
Audio quality24.0 bit24.0 bit

Pros & Cons

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