xDuoo X2S REVIEW! A modern Sansa Clip? 

The original X2 had similar issues, but I did love it for travelling. I found that when I transferred files using clementine instead of file browser the tracks came through in the right order.

USB-C , Plays .FLACs, Support Micro-SD, A really worthy device.

This looks like a good deal, $60 to drive most headphones portably is nice.

if you want blutooth you can use a blutooth portable transmiter / receiver. Monoprice makes one that support aptx Hd and has a built in battery. It's a little bit bigger then the X2s. Plug in a short 3.5 mm male to male wire and set it transmiter mode and just connect your blutooth headphone to the transmiter.

Comprehensive review! Thank you!

All I want is a lossless player that supports gapless, replay gain and has a microsd slot. Why is that seemingly still so hard in 2021? The Clip+/Clip Zip have never been equalled let alone improved on.

I loved my Sansa Clip. It's a shame this doesn't really live up to that standard.

Compulsion wow All your songs that I've seen since I've watched your channel are in my library :)

I note your comments about the Shanling M0, but there are different use cases. I have a use case for a small DAP - which is why I am watching this review - and the M0 is almost the perfect DAP for that. I have the X2S and the M0, along with the HiBy R3 Pro 2022, and an old iPod Nano, and I have to agree with you that the X2S is a nice choice. The M0 makes sense for the Use I need of it, but it's a tossup between the two. Thank you for your opinion - very hrlpful.

while it cant run Rockbox which is why I am a fan of some of the older Sansa's ... I still like the older (various models) better but the "Victure M3" is close when comparing it to the Sansa Clip+ i used for 5+ years before it died on me. It just has one major but ... sometimes the tracks can be out of order in the music (mp3 id3 tag basically) mode but "updating" (it just scans for new mp3s) the database a SECOND time usually fixes this bug

Does it have FM radio? If so, does it allow you to record the radio like the Sansa did/does?(if like me, you still own one)

Does it sound full, thin, transparent, dense. Does the highs extend, does the bass go low?? Is there roll off in the bass. Does it sound wide?? Narrow?

It's not a bad deal this unit. I like one device to carry whenever possible, so the phone will mostly be the reason I can't go for this. I like your bomb.

Simple & functional. It would be a no brainer for me if the battery can last for at least 15 hours. I personally like the old school UI on this but due to the price point, I'm kind of stuck between this & the fiio m3pro. 🤷🏻

Big thx for this. Not many info about it on the web. I am the guy who dont care wifi, bluetooth and fancy screens ect. I care custom eq, sound quality, folder view and easy use without seeing the device on a portable player. After my 2nd 100$ sony player my eye was on this. My Sonys just started making weird cracking noise while playing music after few years. Both did it. So annoying. (what a nice job for a big company like sony..) First I miss from this a small hole to wear it around my neck (like sony did). Btw nice observations from you, thx for the detailed review. It need serious fw upgrade. I miss a real trying of the EQ and its true effect. Many device turns down the volume if using the eq. Or just makes very small difference in sound. I saw the fiio m3 pro, but there is no custom eq. Of course deal breaker. Another thing: I just dont like when you say you have two team of the players, good or bad sounding. There is oblivious difference between players. In my family here is a huawei phone which is sound warm, full bodied with nice soundstage, but just not enough loud and a true A/B ing its clearly hearable makes human voice sounds like a cat meowing. I just cant listen Michael Jackson - you are not alone on it. Sound just digital meowing. And. The bass. Many player just cant push the bass. Bcause they havent true power to be dinamic enough. The bass is defenetly can show the player capability. Cheap players often has no good bass. And of course there is colorisation. Warm, cold ect. One of my sonys is very warm sounding. Compare to my tablet which is brighter with less body. Am not pro audiophile. But this things i think need a bit more describe from you. Am on the 100$ range iems and players, but these are clearly hearable things for me too. Use it a well known iem like tinT2 and check it sounds and differencies. And sorry am not a fan of the live chat. Makes less informative the comments later. Thank you again for this. I hope manufacturer starts making cheap, simple and good sounding players which are clearly better than a phone. Thats all what i need.

Are you planing to review the moded ipod classics from elite obsolete electronics any time soon?

Could put up with the library build time but album order is kind of a deal breaker. Tempted though, so cute!

i hope they fix some complains on the next firmware

Dude the duration of this video.. super indeed

Are my IEMs of choice too sensitive or is the X2S hissy as all hell? I got some cheap pioneer headphones and with those I can hear a faint white noise. But with the Blon Bl-03s it's like 80% static. Maybe a defective unit?

Nice review although I'd like to ask, does it have folder playthrough? (if it plays everything in one folder it starts playing the next folder) I'm sorry if this was in the video, I didn't catch it.

New XDuoo X2S MP3 formatted on laptop. that took me two days to load, worked ok until I used devices create playlist in menu. player failed and deleted music off Micro SD card. I could not get it to work again even after factory reset.

can i get a DAP recomendation? I only use low impedance IEMs and I dont care about android. Edit: I mostly care about sound quality

The problem with these players is always the software. Why they won′t just use rockbox? It′s frustrating.

Hmmm was considering to buy this lets see: -Long scanning time...think I can somehow mitigate this by only adding music to the card when its charging -song r in alphabetical order...does it also applies on folder browsing? Will adding numbers on the song's title solve that? -hissing om IEM...I actually planning to use this for my cheapo 150 ohm superlux hd330 & hd660 -setting got reset...think I'm not gonna use the settings until it got fixed Really tempted to buy this dap considering the power...

6:22 I see you like gunship Nice

I don't mind most of the weaknesses that you mention except noises. What is it again that dongle to clear out the noise?

I have fiio m3 pro as my dap but sometimes I feel like it might break if it somehow slips from my hands(cause it's a glass sandwich) That's why I was thinking of getting of xduoo x2s, because of its full metal build... One thing though, still waiting for Fiio to add a custom eq setting on the m3 pro.

I couldn't create playlist... I choose to create... So you create... The playlists created appear, but no music in them

Why is the screen not a few rows of information bigger!? you can't see anything! Ipod minis did it better!!!

might be worth revisiting the scanning problems after firmware v1.3 as apparently they sorted some issues out and added changes some making this player better. i don't own one but i saw a video as im back looking for a very basic dap i watched this video when i came out and again now.. as my fiio m6 is bugging me.lol

Saludos desde México, soy nuevo en tu canal, quiero un consejo y opinión, me gusta lo simple la verdad busco un reproductor MP3 económico y que tenga una saluda de Audio buena, que tenga buena calidad de sonido con IEM , yo no conocía esta marca xDuoo y ahora que sé de la marca tiene reproductores de Audio interesantes y con precios ajustados, tengo pensado comprar uno ya que no tengo un presupuesto amplio y ahora hay tres para escoger y comprarlo.🧐 xDuoo x2 xDuoo nano D3 xDuoo x2 que es el más actual Quisiera saber cuál de los tres me recomendarías por el precio que están , precio ajustado 🤔

This is very good & Cute looking than previous X2. this is better sound than X2 sound?

I always find such daps difficult to navigate. Or maybe I am too used to modern touch devices haha

Can i play it into car audio system? Which output for car audio? I use dsp in my car.

How is the audio quality compare to LG g7?

When you press all music option does that randomly play all your music and change every time you choose the option or does it play all music in order the same every time you choose it?

Have you had a chance to cheque out the Shanling Q1? It's currently my main DAP.

Could you reccommend me a budget dap? Preferably something similar in price ($60) but without the hiss on low empedance headphones. Can't really afford a $200 Sony or even a $100 Shanling.

I am new to audiophile can you please tell me should I buy this or a dac like ibasoo. I just bought zsn pro x (both costs around 120 dollars in my country)

I bought the starfield but I don't know if it is just my unit but I really don't like them. The bass to my ears isn't impactfull but the worst part for me is the treble. Although not bright but it sounds unatural to my ears and has some harshness to it (somewhat sibilant?),I think thin sounding is the best to describe it. the crash sounds like tsss instead of tshh. Is it just me?

Is this good to pair with hifiman he400i 2020?

So.... Is also a spinner 😮

I just got this player, and I had some questions, so I'm hoping you can help me. 1. Is there an update media library option? My tracks aren't showing under "All Songs", I can only see them in Folder view 2. How do you shuffle your tracks? Thanks for your help.

I have a question for you. What you recommend as a mp3 player. I am looking looking something small. With a better sound than the Sony nw a45 and with more volume. Some iem I have I can hardy ear from the Sony. And better quality. So same size as the Sony or smaller for gym. Better quality and better sound and more volume. Thanks

did this ever get a firmware upgrade, should i go for the x3 instead

Is there a clip for it? Where can I find it? Need it for running

Well Dunno who would use it in home. This is PERFECTION for Runner like myself Would not change a thing. Well would add usb C PLUG. Its simple Navigation is great pres button boom 2 hour running set time to go for 20km jog.

Wassup Heads up new firmware 1.3 added DAC option for pc and fixedScanning NOW its perfect !!!

aigo moonlight z6 pro firmware update? Website? THANKS

Is it good with the kz zsn pro? Is the hiss heard while playing or no music?

Is there an improved 2022 alternative to this?

have you tried this with high impedance earbuds? *alvvays is such a great band tho*

Do you know if is possible to balance L/R audio channels?

it have new firmware update it remove the scanning, or at least speed up the process, and we can make it into usb dac

Can it play Audible books?

Is this a good option with sensitive iem's like blon bl03 & moondrop SSR?

No gapless playback in an audio player released around 2021 is equal to releasing a phone that can't install apps or a gaming console that doesn't support HDMI plug, I can't believe it's not a default option

Hi Mark, How much quality we're losing when switching from Aux to Bluetooth SBC and how can we measure it ? Assuming we're using the same super quality song, same IEM (once connecting it via Aux, once using Bluetooth adapter).

It can be dac eksternal ?

let's start with what's inside the box... ohh another box

🤗 👍 ☝️ 😎 🇵🇭 Niceone, very interesting DAP.

Thanks,Keep It Simple Stupid, sounds great?

Good video... Instead of 3.5 audio jack, can we use the type C charging port to connect a usb dongle dac and use our iem to listen to music?

THICC

I'm being lazy and not sitting through 40 minutes only to discover my question may not even be covered. Does it have a resume function so that I can leave an audio midway and come back to the same spot next time I turn it on - like the sansa Fuze does/did? Thanks.

Deal broken

Far too long a video for what youre reviewing. Theres a lot of padding out, stretching the narrative which is a shame. I just dont have that much time. I just wanted to know howbit sounds. You didnt mention the sound at all for the first 10 mins. I stopped it at that point.

No mention of fm radio .bad review