HiBy W3 II
#8 in Portable/Bluetooth Amplifiers · Rated 4.0
Pocket BT DAC/AMP with NFC and BT 5.x
HiBy W3 II is a compact USB DAC/amp dongle with Bluetooth receiver, featuring CS43131 DACs and a Qualcomm QCC chip for BT 5.x. It supports LDAC, LHDC, aptX HD, and SBC, and offers NFC pairing for quick connections. The W3 II is designed for ultra-portable listening, combining a small footprint with dual outputs (3.5mm/2.5mm) and a long battery life for its class. It’s a popular budget option for users who want a very small, low-cost BT/DAC with reasonable performance, especially when used with mobile devices or in-car setups.
Features
- CS43131 DACs
- BT 5.x with LDAC/LHDC/AAC
- NFC pairing
- USB DAC mode
Pros
- Very affordable
- Extremely compact
- Decent BT codec support
Cons
- Power and detail aren’t top-tier
- Build quality is basic