amazon Hidizs AP80 PRO reviews
Hidizs AP80 PRO is the latest upgrade of the AP80 ultra-compact Hires player that has been quite successful by Hidizs. With many improvements in both appearance and configuration, whether Hidizs AP80 PRO is worth the money or not, we will learn together through this article to get the answer.
BOXES AND ACCESSORIES OF HIDIZS AP80 PRO
Hidizs AP80 PRO comes in a black paper box with a collapsible way similar to Apple products. The colorless flashiness is typical of canning with products from Hidizs.
Inside the box, we will have the following accessories including:
– 1x Silicon carrying case
– 1x USB Type-C charging cord
– 1x USB Type-C to Micro USB cable
– 1x Set of divine Hires Audio stickers
– 1x Front and back glass protector
– 1x User manual and Warranty card
Hidizs is quite generous when giving the user an extra USB Type-C to Micro USB cable. With this wire, you can export DAC from Hidizs AP80 PRO or use the machine as a portable DAC / AMP with your phone.
DESIGN AND COMPLETION OF HIDIZS AP80 PRO
Hidizs AP80 PRO has a compact design like a Shanling M1 with a metal frame with many angular lines like on Astell & Kern players. This combination gives Hidizs AP80 PRO a harmonious, balanced, compact yet luxurious beauty.
The finishing details on the chassis reach a high level of sophistication. Extremely precise cuts create a feeling of rigidity in the body. However, it is this type of design that makes the experience need to hold a bit of handcuff because there are too many right angle edges.
The volume knob has a shiny diamond cut, which is very beautiful, but not as optimal for the user experience as Shanling’s design. Because the machine is usually held with one hand, the volume adjustment will depend a lot on the side of the knob. The grinding detail makes the screw operation more slippery and less sensitive.
In return, the volume knob is submerged under the Astell & Kern-like chassis to increase durability and difficult to slip when put in a pocket like Shanling’s machine.
The front of the device is a 2.45 “touch screen. It’s a pity that Hidizs only uses an average quality IPS panel, so the black color of the screen is not consistent with the edge even when the screen is off. The screen is also very thick, so this detail significantly reduces the high end of the machine.
Hidizs AP80 PRO is still equipped with a set of 3 convenient hard music playback controls located on the right edge of the machine.
Micro SD card slot is on the left side of the machine. When inserted, the memory card will sink completely under a segment to minimize the phenomenon of the memory card bursting when a sharp object is accidentally poked in it.
The remaining ports are located on the bottom of the device symmetrically. However, if you pay close attention, you will see a few gaps between the machine and the jack. The details are small, but according to my assessment, the finishing score of the machine is not on par with high-end products.
Overall, with this design, Hidizs AP80 PRO is very eye-catching with sturdy lines on the body, shiny details on the glass, and a volume knob. The minus point also comes from this design when it does not feel friendly to hold and use.
CONFIGURATION AND PARAMETERS OF HIDIZS AP80 PRO
Hidizs AP80 PRO uses a 2.45 ”IPS touch screen with 480×360 resolution for sharp images.
With an extremely compact size, but Hidizs AP80 PRO is still equipped with DAC chip duo ES9218P from ESS Saber. Each DAC chip processes a separate signal channel, making the sound more dynamic and detailed than using a regular DAC chip.
Obviously, Hiby was hired by Hidizs to support the software when Hidizs AP80 PRO was run on Hiby OS 3.0 and Ingenic X1000 CPU like Hiby R3 Pro helps to bring smooth, lag-free experience. Hidizs AP80 PRO is also equipped with Hiby’s HBC3000 receiver chip, allowing the machine to process high resolution and extremely low-degree digital music files.
The device supports Bluetooth 4.2 with the ability to receive and transmit 2-way. When operating in receiver mode, Hidizs AP80 PRO looks like a high quality Bluetooth DAC / AMP. When operating in signaling mode, it can play high-end Bluetooth codecs like LDAC and even UAT – the world’s highest-quality Bluetooth codec.
In addition to the ability to play Hi-res music, Hidizs AP80 PRO also integrates the function of an FM radio and pedometer when practicing sports. You will probably use these features sparingly, but they are still useful.
Of course, Hidizs AP80 PRO supports bidirectional USB while allowing digital output through this port, while allowing to receive signals from computers or phones to act as a mobile DAC / AMP. This feature is an indispensable standard on newer music player products.
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Technical specifications
– DAC: 2x ES9218P.
– Decoding Capability: PCM 32-Bit / 384kHz, DSD256.
– Screen: Samsung 2.45 ”IPS (480 × 360).
– CPU: Ingenic X1000.
– Case: CNC aluminum and tempered glass.
– Volume Twist: ALPS (Japan)
– Operating System: Hiby OS 3.0.
– Bluetooth: V4.2 with 2-way compatibility (receive and transmit)
– Bluetooth codecs: UAT, LDAC, aptX, SBC.
– Audio output: 3.5mm single-ended and 2.5mm balanced
– Wattage :
3.5mm Single-ended: 70mW + 70mW @ 32 ohms.
2.5mm Balanced: 190mW + 190mW @ 32 ohms.
– SNR: Up to 120dB.
– Dynamic Range: up to 116dB.
– Amplifier mode: High / Low.
– Battery capacity: 800mAh.
– Duration of use:
13 hours at the 3.5mm port.
up to 9 hours at 2.5mm port.
– Internal memory: Not available
– Supported memory cards: MicroSD up to 512GB.
– Connection port: USB Type-C.
HIDIZS AP80 PRO EXPERIENCE AND SOUND
Tested with Campfire Solaris. FLAC 16bit / 44.1kHz and DSD64 music source
Hidizs AP80 PRO uses a pair of DAC ES9218P chips. This chip appears a lot on DAC / AMP models and mid-range music players, so AP80 is expected to produce much better sound quality than Smartphone models on the market.
Hidizs AP80 PRO’s background sound is very clean, completely free from background boiling when tested with Campfire Solaris.
The overall negative color of Hidizs AP80 PRO is natural, clear, accurate, and very balanced. The sound is almost the original reproduction of what the original recording has. No frills, neither warmer nor cooler. The bass range is well controlled, with a block but not clear. The instrument’s timbre is very natural, especially in the mid-range. The treble strip is airy, porous, and has good details.
The reproduced stage space is quite large in all 3 dimensions. Good layering ability and precise arrangement of instruments and singers a stage. The image is reproduced, not overlapping.
Hidizs AP80 PRO is not a muscle music player, the output power is only enough for IEM and Headphone models with low impedance and high sensitivity. Practical experience shows that Hidizs AP80 PRO’s sound is firmer and fuller when listening in High-Gain mode. In Low-Gain mode, the sound will be a bit flat and lack dynamics a bit.
At the Single End 3.5mm port, you will also experience quite obvious jagging when unplugging headphones with high sensitivity and low impedance. This may be due to the high resistance of this socket at Hidizs AP80 PRO.
At the 2.5mm Balanced gate, the sputtering was almost completely gone. The background sound is also cleaner and quieter. Better dynamic sound. Bass is more prominent than the 3.5mm Single End port. Fuller mid-range makes the picture of the instrument and the singer’s voice more prominent and clearer. Treble is also tighter and sharper, sounds more cheerful and energetic compared to the SE port. The use of Dual-DAC on the AP80 PRO has brought out its power very well.
With this sound quality, Hidizs AP80 PRO will play well many different genres of music. Especially Vocals, Pop Ballads, and other concert music genres with natural, neutral tones and instrumental separation are very good in the price range.
CONCLUDE
This machine has a beautiful, luxurious design with well-invested hardware and software. This is a bright upgrade version for the predecessor AP80 before.
If you need a compact music player, good music playback, support for both wireless music and high-quality FM radio, the Hidizs AP80 PRO is a worthy choice.