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Fiio X3 3rd Gen vs Fiio X5 2nd Gen

Fiio X3 3rd Gen MP3 Player
Fiio X3 3rd Gen
2.5 in
4.29 in
Fiio X5 2nd Gen MP3 Player
Fiio X5 2nd Gen
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
2
2 editorial reviews
The Fiio X3 is the mid-range DAP in Fiio’s lineup, slotting between the budget X1 and the high end X5 and X7. The third generation X3 or X3 Mark 3 as Fiio calls it, offers a lot of improvements over the second generation model including Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity, a touch sensitive scroll wheel, dual DACs, balanced 2.5mm output and a sleeker, more refined design.Read more
The Fiio X3iii is the 3rd generation of the famous X3 DAP-series. With a price point of only $199 it's an easily available DAP for a lot people. Now on HFN!Read more
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4
4 editorial reviews
The 3rd generation of Fiios popular x5 DAP sees the company improve yet again and offer something new to fans of portable audio equipment.Read more
The X5 is quite a good thing, but there’s too much of itRead more
Fiio X5 Second Generation: Review by Headfonia - The Headphone Enthusiast's Website. The last few weeks and months I have been spending a lot of time...Read more
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User rating
43
4.2 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
37
4.1 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
54 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Design

Fiio X3 3rd GenFiio X3 3rd Gen
Fiio X5 2nd GenFiio X5 2nd Gen
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Black

Display

Fiio X3 3rd GenFiio X3 3rd Gen
Fiio X5 2nd GenFiio X5 2nd Gen
Displayyesyes
Touchscreennono

Sound

Fiio X3 3rd GenFiio X3 3rd Gen
Fiio X5 2nd GenFiio X5 2nd Gen
Supported audio filesMP3
  • AAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WMA

Pros & Cons

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