Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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I still have fond memories of the first xDuoo DAP I reviewed (youtube.com/watch?v=5aqRMBjuVvM). It was basic, the software was homely, but it had a simple charm about it and was a blast to use with headphones. But 5 years later, I swear this new X5 is actually worse? Some interesting choices were made in the development of this DAP. Let's talk about them.

See the xDuoo X5 on...
- Shenzhen Audio: shenzhenaudio.com/products/xduoo-x5-dual-cs43131-portable-music-player-1
- Amazon: amzn.to/43CVzmo
- AliExpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oE6FAbf

00:00 Intro
00:50 What's in the box
01:15 Hardware tour & Build quality
04:25 Functionality & UX
09:00 Battery life
09:25 Sound quality
13:25 Conclusion & Rating

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