Best Portable DAPs under $20021
1. Acoustic Research M200 Digital Audio Player
#1 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
"I received it for a week. I am not comparing it to $300+ Dap, that is not fair. I compare it to $50-$200 Dap. Sound Quality: The sound is warm and authentic. For..." Read More
2. Echobox Explorer Digital Audio Player
#2 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
"Look, I've only had it a few hours but unless it turns into a shitbrick, I am more than pleased with this purchase. And yes, I ordered it before it dropped in price..." Read More
3. FiiO X1 Music Player
#3 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
Heavily equipped with all the features of a music player five times the price, the Fii0 X1 is capable of decoding high-resolution files up to 192kHz/24Bit. This... Read More
4. HIFIMAN MegaMini Digital Audio Player
#4 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
Looking for a digital audio player that works like a champ and fits easily in the palm of your hand? HIFIMAN has you covered. Read More
5. xDuoo X3 II Digital Audio Player
#5 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
"Considering the low price I give it five stars. The interface is so so, but it sounds good and the Bluetooth seems to work really well with my portable speaker and..." Read More
6. Shanling M1
#6 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
"For me, music quality is important. The M1, for its price and size, gives excellent quality and detail in the music and has a reasonably large sound stage for this..." Read More
7. Acoustic Research AR-M20 Digital Audio Player
#7 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
"Hard to imagine a better value. Combined with the Massdrop IEMs the sound is outstanding. The form factor is small enough to easily slip into a pocket. Roughly the..." Read More
8. Fiio M7 Digital Audio Player
#8 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
"My older brother likes his new M7...A lot! This is a gift for my older brother as I thought it time to replace his older FiiO (M3?). He is NOT a fan of cell phones..." Read More
9. FiiO X3 Mark III Digital Audio Player
#9 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
"My little music nugget. Consider this a 4.5 stars not a 5 stars since the product is not perfect but is very close to it (for my needs). Skip at the end for a pros and..." Read More
10. Hidizs AP60 Pro Digital Audio Player
#10 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
A portable digital music player with impressive specs, the Hidizs AP60 Pro has gotten a lot of attention from the audiophile community. This new iteration improves... Read More
11. XDuoo X10 Digital Audio Player
#11 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
A sequel to XDuoo’s popular X3, the X10 features the impressive storage capacity of its predecessor, takes the sound quality up a notch, and adds a functional... Read More
12. Astell&Kern Super Junior x AK Jr DAP
#12 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
A collaboration with K-pop group Super Junior, the Super Junior x AK Jr digital audio player packs Astell&Kern’s renowned high-resolution sound into a slim,... Read More
13. xDuoo Nano D3 Digital Audio Player
#13 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
At just 3.3 inches tall and 1.8 inches wide, the xDuoo Nano D3 is great for exercising, commuting, and any time you’re on the go. But don’t be fooled by its size: This... Read More
14. Colorfly C10 Portable DAP
#14 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
Offering higher audio resolution than its predecessor, the C4, and an updated look that’s more sleek than steampunk, the Colorfly C10 is an impressive little music... Read More
15. HiBy R3 Pro Digital Audio Player
#15 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
"It works over all. One major thing to not is if you are using it as a dac pass through don't have it balanced it takes to long to process the audio but for music it..." Read More
16. Shanling M2X Digital Audio Player
#16 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
"It is lost on transit. I di not see this." Read More
17. HiBy R3 Pro Saber Digital Audio Player
#17 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
"Of the best in its price. " Read More
18. Shanling Q1 Digital Audio Player
#18 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
"I like the sound. The eq works well and has a good range. Just starting to use it daily snd its controls snd menus are easy enough for my purposes. And it's cute." Read More
19. TEAC HA-P90SD Digital Audio Player
#19 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
Named an Everything Audio Network “Product of the Year” in 2015, the TEAC HA-P90SD can be used as a portable music player, amp, DAC, or all three. The solidly built... Read More
20. xDuoo X10T Digital Audio Player
#20 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
An upgraded version of the original xDuoo X10 DAP, the X10T uses the highly regarded Wolfson WM8805 DAC chip with support for DSD64 and up to 24-bit/192kHz PCM. It... Read More
21. Topping BC3 Wireless Bluetooth LDAC Receiver
#21 in Best Portable DAPs under $200 of 21 products
The Topping BC3 Wireless Bluetooth LDAC Receiver may look unassuming—but with a top-notch on-board processor, full Bluetooth codec support (including LDAC), and tons... Read More
