FiiO X5

532 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 532 reviews of FiiO X5. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the price and portability. The performance and sound also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the FiiO X5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for FiiO X5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 94 user reviews of FiiO X5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the price and performance. The portability and usability also get good views.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for FiiO X5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 311 user reviews of FiiO X5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the price and portability. The performance and usability also get good feedback.

sound, usability, performance, portability, price

89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

FiiO X5 3rd Gen review

A well-built hi-res music player that falls just behind its rivals

Good sense of rhythm ; Solid punch ; Huge storage

Confined, occasionally imprecise sound ; Could be more energetic ; Glitching software

A hi-res player that sounds good whether you’re streaming or playing locally

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

FiiO X5 review

Tremendously deep, powerful and agile sound with hi-res music

Size of unit ; No onboard memory ; Some timing issues ; Not keen on standard-def

The X5 is quite a good thing, but there’s too much of it

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.co.uk)

Why wait for the Pono portable high-resolution music player? The FiiO X5 is here now

The Pono player is due in October, but the X5 is cheaper, plays more types of file formats, and sounds sweet says the Audiophiliac.

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Expert review by : Smit Patel (audioholics.com)

Fiio X5 2nd Generation Digital Audio Player Preview

Fiio have pulled out all the stops to release their latest DAP – the Fiio X5 2nd Generation which features a scroll wheel for navigation and a decent user interface. To find out more, read the review.

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by (headfonics.com)

The X5 Gen 2 by FiiO

The 'Applesque' regenerating life cycle of FiiO products continue unabated with the launch of the all new X5 Generation 2 (X5 gen 2) DAP which represents, for now, their flagship DAP in the market.

The FiiO X5ii is a solid evolution and update on the original X5 and brings harmony to the complete range of hardware controlled non touch DAPs in the FiiO range from the X1 to the X5. If this came out at the same time as the DX90 I would have a bit of...

Sep, 2015

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FiiO X5 (2nd Gen) review

The flag bearer for FLAC… and beyond

Great battery life ; Amazing sound quality and ease of use ; Build quality up there with the best

UI isn’t the best with small fonts ; Feels laggy at times during operation ; No clock

Superb at playing music, but needs improvement on UI and a revision of the price tag.

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by (gadgets.ndtv.com)

Fiio X5 Review: High-Resolution Audio Done Right

Sturdy metal casing All-round sound that excels in every way Brings out the best out of any headphones Extensive file format support

Expensive Navigation dial feels cheap Average battery life

Fiio has created a masterpiece with the X5. This is the kind of device that can make you fall in love with music all over again. It can take old tracks that you've grown tired of, remind you what you loved about them, and have you listening to them...

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The X5 by FiiO

Headphone reviews, earphone reviews, IEM reviews, amplifier reviews and portable audio features and latest news. We've got the lot at Headfonics!

At $350 you can say FiiO are no longer working within budget range for audio gear but in context of how the X5 performs against DAP’s twice it’s price it still remains a ‘best value’ king for me. Those thinking about buying a DAP this year will get...

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Consumer review (mouthshut.com)

FiiO High Res Lossless X5

The FiiO company has launched their new shiny music players of giant memory. The FiiO high res lossless X5 mp player, costing about 18000 Rs., has the memory of 128GB. Plus, it has a microSD slot which supports up to 128GBs. The mp3 player supports all...

Jun, 2015

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Fiio X5

The Fiio X5 is an excellent player and is thoroughly recommended. I am hearing detail missing from my iPod classic. The headphones of course help. This is an excellent pairing. The clarity is superb. I have all my music ripped from disc as ALAC and it...

Sep, 2014

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