Best Portable DAPs50
1. Oriolus DPS-L2 Portable Hi-Fi Digital Audio Player
#1 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
We’re not going to bury the lede here—the Oriolus DPS-L2 Portable HiFi Music Player is a nostalgia blast with truly impressive playback functionality. The DPS-L2 is a... Read More
2. Acoustic Research M200 Digital Audio Player
#2 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 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
3. Echobox Explorer Digital Audio Player
#3 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 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
4. XDuoo X3 Digital Audio Player
#4 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
"Clunky UI, fixed by Rockbox. The navigation is a bit tricky to get used to, but this thing served me well and I ended up giving it to a friend when I upgraded. Hard to..." Read More
5. Colorfly C3 Digital Audio Player
#5 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
Celebrated and reviewed as a top-tier affordable digital audio player on Head-Fi, the C3 has inspired thousands of posts of discussion. Now's your chance to hear what... Read More
6. FiiO X1 Music Player
#6 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 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
7. HIFIMAN MegaMini Digital Audio Player
#7 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 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
8. xDuoo X3 II Digital Audio Player
#8 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 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
9. XDuoo X2 Digital Audio Player
#9 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
For anyone looking to get into high-quality portable audio, the XDuoo X2 overdelivers for the price. At just 1.8 ounces, it’s lightweight and pocket-friendly enough... Read More
10. Shanling M1
#10 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 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
11. FiiO X5 2nd Generation Player
#11 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
With upgrades across the board, the new FiiO X5 includes all the right stuff in all the right places. This lightweight player is capable of decoding every popular... Read More
12. Acoustic Research AR-M20 Digital Audio Player
#12 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 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
13. Fiio M7 Digital Audio Player
#13 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 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
14. Xuelin IHIFI770C Music Player
#14 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
If you're looking for a player that allows you to bring FLAC files on the road, Xuelin's IHIFI770C might be just the ticket. Improving the technology, weight and DAC... Read More
15. FiiO X3 Mark III Digital Audio Player
#15 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 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
16. Fiio X3 2nd-Generation Player
#16 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
"Have listened to players costing $1000+ and would still buy this player. The build is very good and easy to use, I also bought the Fiio X5v3 player and Fiio K5..." Read More
17. Hidizs AP60 Pro Digital Audio Player
#17 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 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
18. Shanling M3s Digital Audio Player
#18 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
"More Than Positive. This was my first experience with a DAP that is not an Apple product. I purchased the Shanling M3s from Drop because I wanted to get a DAP with a..." Read More
19. Hidizs AP60 Digital Audio Player
#19 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
There’s a lot to love about the Hidizs AP60: Budget-friendly and pocket-sized, it has plenty of features to make your music more enjoyable. It supports FLAC, APE, WMA,... Read More
20. Aune M1S Digital Audio Player
#20 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
Praised for its spacious, transparent sound, the Aune M1S digital audio player is a great choice for those who value a high-quality listening experience and a simple,... Read More
21. XDuoo X10 Digital Audio Player
#21 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 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
22. Astell&Kern Super Junior x AK Jr DAP
#22 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 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
23. Opus #2 Digital Audio Player
#23 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
Boasting high-end specs and the looks to match, the Opus #2 digital audio player is built with two Sabre32 ES9018K2M DACs for outstanding performance in native DSD... Read More
24. xDuoo Nano D3 Digital Audio Player
#24 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 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
25. Cayin N3 DAP – Exclusive US Launch
#25 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
Cayin’s lightest digital audio player to date, the N3 has gotten a ton of hype since its unveiling at Canjam 2017—and now it’s making its US debut exclusively on... Read More
26. FiiO X1 II Digital Audio Player
#26 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
"Excellent design and engineering for active users. I have the FiiO X5 III and ordered the FIIO X1 II for more portable use. The X1 is much smaller. I wasn't..." Read More
27. Shanling M5
#27 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
Just released last March, the Shanling M5 has a lot to offer anyone looking for a dedicated digital music player. Solidly built to stand up to daily travel yet... Read More
28. Opus #3 Digital Audio Player
#28 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
"The Opus #3 is a solid player, but the sound signature is not quite right for me. The build quality is great. It's quite heavy in the hand, but that's fine with me...." Read More
29. Shanling M2s Digital Audio Player
#29 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
"I really like the Shanling 2 player. Sound quality is very good and battery life is acceptable too. The only thing I would change, which is just a minor feature for..." Read More
30. Sony NWZ-A17 Walkman
#30 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
The Sony A17 is a flash-memory based digital audio player with high-resolution capacity, powerful sound, and 64GB of internal storage with extra room for a microSD... Read More
31. Colorfly C10 Portable DAP
#31 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 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
32. Astell&Kern AK240 Blue Note DAP
#32 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
To commemorate Blue Note Records’ 75-year anniversary, the record company has teamed up with Astell & Kern to release the highly regarded AK240 music player in an... Read More
33. iBasso DX90 Digital Audio Player
#33 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
If you want to take your audiophile rig to go, you’ll need a mobile player capable of handling lossless formats and optimizing every track for the best possible... Read More
34. Colorfly C4
#34 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
A perfect match to your favorite pair of high-end studio headphones, the Colorfly C4 is a portable High-Definition player that can be used as a DAC or amp and comes... Read More
35. Cayin N5ii Digital Audio Player
#35 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
Cayin has gained a great reputation for making high-end DACs, headphone amps, and digital audio players. With the N5ii, the company continues its streak. Read More
36. Cayin N3Pro Digital Audio Player
#36 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
"5 / 5. A great acquisition. Very rich sound with tube audio option. It is very versatile for its value. Detailed audio and entertainment with the game that the tube..." Read More
37. Astell&Kern AK100 II & AK240 DAPs
#37 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
The successor to Astell&Kern’s popular AK100, the AK100 II features a Cirrus Logic CS4398 DAC chip and a dedicated HiFi amplifier that can drive any IEM and efficient... Read More
38. xDuoo X20 Digital Audio Player
#38 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
A new generation of digital audio player, the xDuoo X20 is fully loaded with features that make listening to music on the go easier and more enjoyable than ever. The... Read More
39. HiBy R3 Pro Digital Audio Player
#39 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 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
40. Ruizu A50 HD DAP
#40 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
At just 2.4 inches tall and 1.9 inches wide, the Ruizu A50 HD digital audio player is small and light enough to bring on a plane, to the gym, and just about everywhere... Read More
41. Opus #1 MQS Portable Player
#41 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
"Outstanding sound quality. This is an awesome little file player. While it does not have streaming or bt capability, what it does is play files flawlessly with..." Read More
42. Cayin i5 Android Digital Audio Player
#42 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
Just released this spring, the Android 4.4-based Cayin i5 stands out for its user-friendly touch screen and wireless connectivity with support for streaming services... Read More
43. Astell&Kern AK100II Digital Audio Player
#43 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
The successor to Astell&Kern’s popular AK100, the AK100 II features a Cirrus Logic CS4398 DAC chip and a dedicated amplifier that outputs 2 volts in balanced mode and... Read More
44. Shanling M2X Digital Audio Player
#44 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
"It is lost on transit. I di not see this." Read More
45. HiBy R3 Pro Saber Digital Audio Player
#45 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
"Of the best in its price. " Read More
46. Xuelin iHiFi780 Portable Music Player
#46 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
Ideal for pairing with IEMs or earbuds to complete your portable setup, the Xuelin iHiFi780 music player has garnered attention on Head-Fi for its compact size and... Read More
47. Opus #1S Digital Audio Player
#47 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
"My first impression with Opus#1S is undoubtedly positive, though I feel it might not be for everyone. Sound: Very clean, neutral tone, everything sounds just right,..." Read More
48. Sony NW-ZX300A Digital Audio Player
#48 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
"I'm very happy with the zx300a, received a two weeks ago, put a 400Gb sandisk microSD in it. After over 100 hours of burn-in it sounds really good with the fostex..." Read More
49. Shanling Q1 Digital Audio Player
#49 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 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
50. Lotoo PAW 5000
#50 in Best Portable DAPs of 50 products
One of the highest-fidelity players on the market in a compact, lightweight package, Lotoo’s PAW 5000 is ideal for audiophiles on the move. It features the same ADI... Read More
