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USB-C DONGLE · ES9027SPRO

FiiO QX13

A USB-C dongle with an ES9027SPRO DAC chip, a 3.5 mm and a 4.4 mm balanced output. About 39.2 g.

Manufacturer page · Price history

POWER AT 32 Ω≥900mW4.4 mm balanced, desktop mode on
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE<1Ω3.5 mm; 4.4 mm <1.5 Ω
SNRNot statedNo data from the manufacturer
PRICE$219.99Lowest price at HiFiGo and Apos Audio
OUTPUTS3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
DAC CHIPES9027SPRO
PARAMETRIC EQ10 bands
CONTOURNot supported

Numbers are the manufacturer's stated figures unless marked as measured; sources linked below.

Outputs and power

4.4 mm balanced
480mWat 16 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: ≥480 mW, desktop mode on, THD+N <1%, USB input, high gain, supply: DC 5V >=1A listed for device; test supply not separately specified
470mWat 16 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: ≥470 mW, desktop mode off, THD+N <1%, USB input, high gain, supply: DC 5V >=1A listed for device; test supply not separately specified
900mWat 32 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: ≥900 mW, desktop mode on, THD+N <1%, USB input, high gain, supply: DC 5V >=1A listed for device; test supply not separately specified
605mWat 32 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: ≥605 mW, desktop mode off, THD+N <1%, USB input, high gain, supply: DC 5V >=1A listed for device; test supply not separately specified
125mWat 300 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: ≥125 mW, desktop mode on, THD+N <1%, USB input, high gain, supply: DC 5V >=1A listed for device; test supply not separately specified
70mWat 300 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: ≥70 mW, desktop mode off, THD+N <1%, USB input, high gain, supply: DC 5V >=1A listed for device; test supply not separately specified
Output impedance <1.5 Ω
3.5 mm
440mWat 16 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: ≥440 mW, desktop mode on, THD+N <1%, USB input, high gain, supply: DC 5V >=1A listed for device; test supply not separately specified
370mWat 16 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: ≥370 mW, desktop mode off, THD+N <1%, USB input, high gain, supply: DC 5V >=1A listed for device; test supply not separately specified
310mWat 32 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: ≥310 mW, desktop mode on, THD+N <1%, USB input, high gain, supply: DC 5V >=1A listed for device; test supply not separately specified
250mWat 32 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: ≥250 mW, desktop mode off, THD+N <1%, USB input, high gain, supply: DC 5V >=1A listed for device; test supply not separately specified
40mWat 300 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: ≥40 mW, desktop mode on, THD+N <1%, USB input, high gain, supply: DC 5V >=1A listed for device; test supply not separately specified
30mWat 300 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: ≥30 mW, desktop mode off, THD+N <1%, USB input, high gain, supply: DC 5V >=1A listed for device; test supply not separately specified
Output impedance <1 Ω

Not stated: SNR, distortion, crosstalk.

Is it enough for your headphones?

FiiO rates the QX13 at ≥900 mW into 32 Ω from the 4.4 mm balanced output with desktop mode on. Below is how much of that is left to spare for each kind of headphones when you listen loud, with peaks at 110 dB. A figure marked est. is worked out from that rating.

Sensitive IEMsMulti-driver sets that hiss on strong sources
needs 0.6 mW≥480 mW at 16 Ω+29 dB
Most IEMsTypical in-ears, 16 to 50 Ω
needs 3.2 mW≥900 mW at 32 Ω+25 dB
Easy-to-drive headphonesClosed and portable, 32 Ω
needs 16 mW≥900 mW at 32 Ω+18 dB
Hard-to-drive headphones300 Ω, HD 600 class, hungry for voltage
needs 20 mW≥125 mW at 300 Ω+8 dB
Most planarsPlanar magnetic, low impedance, need current
needs 50 mW≥900 mW at 32 Ω+13 dB
Demanding planarsThe hardest loads, desktop territory
needs 251 mWest. 517 mW at 60 Ω+3 dB

Where to buy

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HiFiGo · retail price for the QX13 Titanium Gold, checked 16 Oct 2026$219.99Apos Audio · read 11 Nov 2026$219.99

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The device

From FiiO's product page unless marked
InputUSB-CQX13 external power input
FormatsPCM up to 32-bit / 768 kHz, DSD512
DAC chipES9027SPROspec sheet
Volume60-step or 120-step adjustment
AppFiiO Control APP/Web
Parametric EQ10 bands. Not supported in Contour.spec sheet
SizeAbout 64.2 × 30.7 × 13 mm
WeightAbout 39.2 gProduct page: 33.7 g.spec sheet

How it stacks up against the competition

Power at 32 Ω · price in US dollars
200 mW500 mW1 W2 W5 W$100$200$300$500scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+25 dB to spareFiiO KA17: 650 mW at 32 Ω, $144.99KA17FiiO KA5: 265 mW at 32 Ω, $119.99FiiO KA15: 560 mW at 32 Ω, $99.99KA15iBasso DC04PRO: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $119iBasso DC07PRO: 430 mW at 32 Ω, $199DC07PROiBasso DC-Elite: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $449Questyle M15i: 2.41 mW at 32 Ω, $169MOONDROP MOONRIVER 2:TI: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $219.99FiiO KA3: 235 mW at 32 Ω, $95.94FiiO QX11: 800 mW at 32 Ω, $159.99QX11iBasso DC06: 320 mW at 32 Ω, $119iBasso DC06PRO: 320 mW at 32 Ω, $119iBasso DC04 Ultra: 980 mW at 32 Ω, $119DC04 UltraiBasso Nunchaku: 525 mW at 32 Ω, $299NunchakuMOONDROP MOONRIVER3: 250 mW at 32 Ω, $219.99Shanling UA3: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $109Shanling UA4: 227 mW at 32 Ω, $99iFi GO bar: 475 mW at 32 Ω, $249JCALLY AP20: 330 mW at 32 Ω, ~$91.88NiceHCK Octave: 550 mW at 32 Ω, $89Muse HiFi M3 Ultra: 480 mW at 32 Ω, $109.99FiiO K13 R2R: 2.4 W at 32 Ω, $319.99FiiO JM21: 700 mW at 32 Ω, $259.99JM21FiiO QX13200 mW500 mW1 W2 W5 W100 mW$100$200$300$500scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+25 dB to spareFiiO KA17: 650 mW at 32 Ω, $144.99KA17FiiO KA5: 265 mW at 32 Ω, $119.99FiiO KA15: 560 mW at 32 Ω, $99.99KA15iBasso DC04PRO: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $119iBasso DC07PRO: 430 mW at 32 Ω, $199DC07PROiBasso DC-Elite: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $449Questyle M15i: 2.41 mW at 32 Ω, $169MOONDROP MOONRIVER 2:TI: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $219.99FiiO KA3: 235 mW at 32 Ω, $95.94FiiO QX11: 800 mW at 32 Ω, $159.99QX11iBasso DC06: 320 mW at 32 Ω, $119iBasso DC06PRO: 320 mW at 32 Ω, $119iBasso DC04 Ultra: 980 mW at 32 Ω, $119DC04 UltraiBasso Nunchaku: 525 mW at 32 Ω, $299NunchakuMOONDROP MOONRIVER3: 250 mW at 32 Ω, $219.99Shanling UA3: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $109Shanling UA4: 227 mW at 32 Ω, $99iFi GO bar: 475 mW at 32 Ω, $249GO barJCALLY AP20: 330 mW at 32 Ω, ~$91.88NiceHCK Octave: 550 mW at 32 Ω, $89Muse HiFi M3 Ultra: 480 mW at 32 Ω, $109.99M3 UltraFiiO K13 R2R: 2.4 W at 32 Ω, $319.99FiiO JM21: 700 mW at 32 Ω, $259.99JM21FiiO QX13
  • Nearby
  • Same DAC chip
  • Most IEMs, 3.2 mW

Compared with

Manufacturers' stated figures; the price is today's lowest

FiiO QX13 vs FiiO QX11

At 32 Ω FiiO QX13 is listed at ≥900 mW and FiiO QX11 at ≥800 mW; the lowest prices are $219.99 and $159.99, $60 apart.

FiiO QX13 vs FiiO QX11: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
FiiO QX13FiiO QX11
Power at 32 Ω≥900 mW4.4 mm balanced, high gain, desktop, supply: DC 5V >=1A listed for device; test supply not separately specified≥800 mW4.4 mm balanced, high gain, desktop, Output voltage: 5.1 Vrms
Power at 16 Ω≥480 mW4.4 mm balanced, high gain, desktop, supply: DC 5V >=1A listed for device; test supply not separately specifiedNot stated
Power at 300 Ω≥125 mW4.4 mm balanced, high gain, desktop, supply: DC 5V >=1A listed for device; test supply not separately specifiedNot stated
Price today$219.99HiFiGo, 16 Oct$159.99HiFiGo, 16 Oct
DAC chipES9027SPROES9069Q × 2
InputsUSB-CUSB-C USB 2.0
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
SizeAbout 64.2 × 30.7 × 13 mmAbout 64 × 28.8 × 13 mm
WeightAbout 39.2 gAbout 36 g

FiiO QX13 price history · FiiO QX11 price history

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Sources

Checked 14 Oct 2026
QX13 external power input
fiio.com
Used for input
QX13 product
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Used for formats, the DAC chip, outputs, the app, size, weight and display
QX13 specification
fiio.com · the spec sheet
Used for power, output impedance, formats, the DAC chip, controls, parametric EQ and weight
QX13 hardware FAQ
fiio.com
Used for the DAC chip
QX13 product
fiio.com · the product page