The FiiO M21 Digital Audio Player sets a benchmark if you're just stepping into the world of serious portable hi-fi, striking a balance between performance, price, and practical features. It uses four CS43198 DAC chips and a fully balanced, two-stage amp to deliver clean, dynamic ...The FiiO M21 Digital Audio Player sets a benchmark if you're just stepping into the world of serious portable hi-fi, striking a balance between performance, price, and practical features. It uses four CS43198 DAC chips and a fully balanced, two-stage amp to deliver clean, dynamic sound—with up to 950mW of output at 32Ω for harder-to-drive headphones.
Wi-Fi, two-way LDAC Bluetooth, and DLNA for streaming over your home network also give you flexible connection options wherever you're listening. Running Android 13 with an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, the M21 offers a responsive and app-friendly experience similar to a modern smartphone, but lets you focus purely on your music. You can also use the M21 in desktop mode with the dedicated USB-C power input, preserving battery health and sound quality during long listening sessions.
Altogether, this makes it a smart investment from starter players, with specs offering long-term potential.