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Asus Xonar U3 vs Asus Xonar U5

Asus Xonar U3 Sound Card
Asus Xonar U3
3.15 in
0.98 in
Asus Xonar U5 Sound Card
Asus Xonar U5
User rating
36
4.2 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
48
4.1 out of 5
48 user ratings
5 stars
50 %
4 stars
20 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

General

Asus Xonar U3Asus Xonar U3
Asus Xonar U5Asus Xonar U5
Sound TypeStereoSurround
Interface TypeUSBUSB
Number of channels2.05.1

Connectivity

Asus Xonar U3Asus Xonar U3
Asus Xonar U5Asus Xonar U5
Analog 3.5mm output14
Analogue RCA outputs00
Headphone outputyesyes
Headphone output (3.5 mm)11
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)00
Jack Plug input00
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)00
Microphone inputyesyes
Microphone Jack Plug (3.5mm)11
XLR00
Line-inyesyes
S/PDIF out portyesyes
Other connectors
  • Digital optical output
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
  • Digital coaxial output
  • Analogue 3.5mm input/Line-in
USByesyes

Dimensions

Asus Xonar U3Asus Xonar U3
Asus Xonar U5Asus Xonar U5
Width1.22 in3.15 in
Depth3.15 in5.12 in

Design

Asus Xonar U3Asus Xonar U3
Asus Xonar U5Asus Xonar U5
Placement TypeExternalExternal

Audio properties

Asus Xonar U3Asus Xonar U3
Asus Xonar U5Asus Xonar U5
Noise level (SNR)100.0 dB101.0 dB
Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)105.0 dB104.0 dB
D/A audio16 bit / 48 kHz24 bit / 192 kHz
Audio quality16.0 bit24.0 bit

Power

Asus Xonar U3Asus Xonar U3
Asus Xonar U5Asus Xonar U5
Power sourceUSBUSB

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Asus Xonar U5