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HiBy R3 II

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The HiBy R3 II is an entry-level HiFi Audio Player with HiByOS, featuring dual ESS ES9219C…

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  • Nice compact design
  • Excellent Build Quality
  • Super-compact form factor
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The HiBy R3 II is an entry-level HiFi Audio Player with HiByOS, featuring dual ESS ES9219C audio SoCs and a 3.2-inch touchscreen, offering powerful sound in a compact design.

The HiBy R3 II is a high-resolution digital audio player featuring HiBy OS for seamless user experience and versatile music playback. It supports a wide range of audio formats and provides powerful sound quality using premium audio components.

What reviewers say
Pros
  • • Nice compact design
  • • Excellent Build Quality
  • • Super-compact form factor
  • • Dual ESS SABRE ES9219C DACs
Cons
  • • Screen resolution
  • • Slightly laggy UI
  • • Not all album art displayed
  • • Not for warm, dark or bass lovers
Distilled from 3 editorial reviews.
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Reviews

Aggregated from 3 review sources.

Average score
4.0/ 5
Total user reviews
162
Reviewing publications
1
+ 2 qualitative
Headfonia
4.0(4/5)
162 user reviews
Source

The HiBy R3 II is a compact and feature-rich DAP with a refreshed design and improved amplifier section, including the addition of a 4.4mm balanced output. While its form factor and streaming capabilities are praised, the new volume wheel's durability is a point of concern for the reviewer.

Pros
  • • Dual ESS SABRE ES9219C DACs
  • • First R3 with 4.4mm balanced output
  • • Increased output power for 3.5mm and 2.5mm
  • • Retains popular UI and OS with streaming capabilities
  • • Super-compact form factor
Cons
  • • Volume wheel feels less rigid, raising durability concerns
HiBy
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The HiBy R3 II is an impressively compact and well-built ultra-portable DAP offering excellent value for its price. It features advanced audio capabilities, a responsive touchscreen with useful features like 'double tap to wake up', and a much-appreciated 4.4mm balanced output, making it highly func

Pros
  • • Dual ES9219C DACs for high-resolution audio
  • • Features 4.4mm Balanced output (up to 380mW)
  • • Solid aluminum alloy build quality
  • • Supports Native DSD256 and PCM 384 kHz/32bit
  • • Very compact and portable design
Cons
  • • Previous track button location could be improved
  • • Volume knob lacks edge protection against impacts
Mobileaudiophile.com
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The Hiby R3 II is an impressive and well-designed DAP for its price, offering strong build quality, good output power, and a clean, open sound signature, making it a highly recommendable option despite minor UI lags.

Pros
  • • Dual connections (3.5/4.4 balanced)
  • • Excellent Build Quality
  • • Good looking screen for the price
  • • Nice compact design
  • • Very nice output power for the price
Cons
  • • Not all album art displayed
  • • Not for warm, dark or bass lovers
  • • Requires an SD Card for function (no internal memory)
  • • Screen resolution
  • • Slightly laggy UI

Specifications

Kind
Audio Player
Use case
Portable Audio
Feature
Hi Res Audio, Touchscreen, Bluetooth
For
Audiophile
Material
Aluminum
Price tier
Budget
CPU
Ingenic X1600E
Dac
Dual ES9219C
Price
159$
Weight
118g
Storage
micro SD (up to 2 TB)
Charging
5V/1000mAh, 5V/500mAh
Dac Chip
ESS SABRE ES9219C
Material
aluminium alloy chassis and knob, and glass front and back panel
Micro Sd
2TB
Bluetooth
5.1
Dac Chips
Dual ESS ES9219C
Play Time
15h
Dimensions
86.9 x 60.6 x 14.5mm
Wi-Fi Bands
2.4GHz
Charge Time
2h
Drive Power
380mW@32Ω
Dsd Support
DSD256
Pcm Support
32bit
Screen Size
3.2''
Snr 3 5mmpo
119db
Snr 4 4mmpo
119db
Output Power
380mW
Snr 3 5mm Se
119dB
Thd 3 5mm Se
0.001%
Audio Formats
DSD 256, PCM-384khz / 32bit, MQA 16x
Wi Fi Support
2.4GHz
Impedance Load
32Ω
Dynamic 3 5mmpo
115db
Dynamic 4 4mmpo
115db
Frequency Range
20Hz – 90kHz
Min Thd 3 5mmpo
0.001%
Min Thd 4 4mmpo
0.001%
Battery Capacity
2,000mAh
Operating System
Hiby OS
Playtime 3 5mm Po
19h
Screen Resolution
480x360
Playtime 4 4mm Bal
16h
Snr 4 4mm Balanced
120dB
Thd 4 4mm Balanced
0.001%
Noise Floor 3 5mmpo
2.2uV
Noise Floor 4 4mmpo
3uV
Bluetooth Codec Support
UAT, LDAC, aptX, SBC, AAC
Max Power Output 3 5mmpo
112mW
Max Power Output 4 4mmpo
380mW
Max Voltage Swing 3 5mmpo
1.9Vrms
Max Voltage Swing 4 4mmpo
3.9Vrms
Channel Separation 3 5mmpo
74db
Channel Separation 4 4mmpo
103db
Channel Separation 3 5mm Se
74dB
Channel Separation 4 4mm Bal
110dB
Max Output Power 32ohm 3 5mm Se
112mW
Max Output Power 32ohm 4 4mm Balanced
380mW

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