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HIDIZS SD2 Review - ian fann

Mar 21, 2024

By MyftiuRoland

Comparing SD2 and APPLE dongle as far as sound quality is concerned, SD2 is superior in terms of sound quality, and in terms of air circulation, SD2 will be a bit better than apple's, which is more three-dimensional

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Comparison
Model	S9 PRO PLUS	S9 PRO
Product Type	Split Style	Split Style
DAC Chip	ESS9038Q2M	ESS9038Q2M
Headphone Jack	3.5mm+4.4mm	3.5mm+2.5mm
Physical Button	2	0
Sampling Rate Indicator Light	6	6
RGB LED Light	×	×
MQA	×	×
PCM 32bit/192kHz	√	√
PCM 32bit/384kHz	√	√
PCM 32bit/768kHz	√	√
DSD 64	√	√
DSD 128	√	√
DSD 256	√	√
DSD 512	√	√
ASIO	√	√
PC Drive	√	√
Switching Filter	√	×
SNR	3.5mm PO:123dB(@32Ω) 4.4mm BAL:120dB(@32Ω)	3.5mm PO:120dB(@32Ω) 2.5mm BAL:119dB(@32Ω)
Channel Separation	3.5mm PO:75dB(@32Ω) 4.4mm BAL:115dB(@32Ω)	3.5mm PO:80dB(@32Ω) 2.5mm BAL:118dB(@32Ω)
THD+N	3.5mm:0.0019%@32Ω 4.4mm:0.0008%@32Ω	3.5mm:0.0006%@32Ω 2.5mm:0.0012%@32Ω
Output Power	3.5mm PO:138mW@32Ω 4.4mm BAL:180mW@32Ω	3.5mm PO:100mW@32Ω 2.5mm BAL:200mW@32Ω
Frequency Response	20Hz-40kHz	20Hz-50kHz
Recommended Earphone Resistance Range		8-300Ω
Headphone with mic	Compatible	Compatible
Transmission interface	Type-C	Type-C
Power System	No need to charge. Plug and play	No need to charge. Plug and play
Shell Material	Aluminum alloy	Aluminum alloy
Color	Black, Silver, Blue	Black, Silver
Dimensions	55×25×11mm	59×18×8mm
Net weight	17g	11g
Supported System	Android, Windows, Mac OS, iPad OS, Harmony OS (Please note: a Lightning to Type-C cable with OTG function has to be purchased separately to support iOS)	Windows, Mac OS, iPad OS, Android, iOS (Please note: For iOS users, the Lightning OTG cable has to be purchased separately)
What's in the box	Hidizs S9 PRO PLUS x 1 Type-C to Type-C cable x 1 Type-C to USB-A adapter x 1 User manual x 1 Warranty card x 1	Hidizs S9 PRO DAC & AMP x 1 Type-C to Type-C cable x 1 Type-C to USB-A adapter x 1 Rear clip x 1 User manual x 1 Warranty card x 1

Comparison
Model	S9 PRO PLUS	S9 PRO
Product Type	Split Style	Split Style
DAC Chip	ESS9038Q2M	ESS9038Q2M
Headphone Jack	3.5mm+4.4mm	3.5mm+2.5mm
Physical Button	2	0
RGB LED Light	×	×
MQA	×	×
PCM 32bit/192kHz	√	√
PCM 32bit/384kHz	√	√
PCM 32bit/768kHz	√	√
DSD 64	√	√
DSD 128	√	√
DSD 256	√	√
DSD 512	√	√
ASIO	√	√
PC Drive	√	√
Switching Filter	√	×
SNR	3.5mm PO:123dB(@32Ω) 4.4mm BAL:120dB(@32Ω)	3.5mm PO:120dB(@32Ω) 2.5mm BAL:119dB(@32Ω)
Channel Separation	3.5mm PO:75dB(@32Ω) 4.4mm BAL:115dB(@32Ω)	3.5mm PO:80dB(@32Ω) 2.5mm BAL:118dB(@32Ω)
THD+N	3.5mm:0.0019%@32Ω 4.4mm:0.0008%@32Ω	3.5mm:0.0006%@32Ω 2.5mm:0.0012%@32Ω
Output Power	3.5mm PO:138mW@32Ω 4.4mm BAL:180mW@32Ω	3.5mm PO:100mW@32Ω 2.5mm BAL:200mW@32Ω
Frequency Response	20Hz-40kHz	20Hz-50kHz
Headphone with mic	Compatible	Compatible
Transmission interface	Type-C	Type-C
Power System	No need to charge. Plug and play	No need to charge. Plug and play
Shell Material	Aluminum alloy	Aluminum alloy
Color	Black, Silver, Blue	Black, Silver
Dimensions	55×25×11mm	59×18×8mm
Net weight	17g	11g
Supported System	Android, Windows, Mac OS, iPad OS, Harmony OS (Please note: a Lightning to Type-C cable with OTG function has to be purchased separately to support iOS)	Windows, Mac OS, iPad OS, Android, iOS (Please note: For iOS users, the Lightning OTG cable has to be purchased separately)
What's in the box	Hidizs S9 PRO PLUS x 1 Type-C to Type-C cable x 1 Type-C to USB-A adapter x 1 User manual x 1 Warranty card x 1	Hidizs S9 PRO DAC & AMP x 1 Type-C to Type-C cable x 1 Type-C to USB-A adapter x 1 Rear clip x 1 User manual x 1 Warranty card x 1

Comparison
Model	S9 PRO PLUS	S9 PRO
Product Type	Split Style	Split Style
DAC Chip	ESS9038Q2M	ESS9038Q2M
Headphone Jack	3.5mm+4.4mm	3.5mm+2.5mm
Physical Button	2	0
RGB LED Light	×	×
MQA	×	×
PCM 32bit/192kHz	√	√
PCM 32bit/384kHz	√	√
PCM 32bit/768kHz	√	√
DSD 64	√	√
DSD 128	√	√
DSD 256	√	√
DSD 512	√	√
ASIO	√	√
PC Drive	√	√
Switching Filter	√	×
SNR	3.5mm PO:123dB(@32Ω) 4.4mm BAL:120dB(@32Ω)	3.5mm PO:120dB(@32Ω) 2.5mm BAL:119dB(@32Ω)
Channel Separation	3.5mm PO:75dB(@32Ω) 4.4mm BAL:115dB(@32Ω)	3.5mm PO:80dB(@32Ω) 2.5mm BAL:118dB(@32Ω)
THD+N	3.5mm:0.0019%@32Ω 4.4mm:0.0008%@32Ω	3.5mm:0.0006%@32Ω 2.5mm:0.0012%@32Ω
Output Power	3.5mm PO:138mW@32Ω 4.4mm BAL:180mW@32Ω	3.5mm PO:100mW@32Ω 2.5mm BAL:200mW@32Ω
Frequency Response	20Hz-40kHz	20Hz-50kHz
Headphone with mic	Compatible	Compatible
Transmission interface	Type-C	Type-C
Power System	No need to charge. Plug and play	No need to charge. Plug and play
Shell Material	Aluminum alloy	Aluminum alloy
Color	Black, Silver, Blue	Black, Silver
Dimensions	55×25×11mm	59×18×8mm
Net weight	17g	11g
Supported System	Android, Windows, Mac OS, iPad OS, Harmony OS (Please note: a Lightning to Type-C cable with OTG function has to be purchased separately to support iOS)	Windows, Mac OS, iPad OS, Android, iOS (Please note: For iOS users, the Lightning OTG cable has to be purchased separately)
Packing List	Hidizs S9 PRO PLUS x 1 Type-C to Type-C cable x 1 Type-C to USB-A adapter x 1 User manual x 1 Warranty card x 1	Hidizs S9 PRO DAC & AMP x 1 Type-C to Type-C cable x 1 Type-C to USB-A adapter x 1 Rear clip x 1 User manual x 1 Warranty card x 1

HIDIZS SD2 Review - ian fann

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