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USB-C DONGLE · CS43131 × 2

Hidizs S8 Pro Robin

A USB-C dongle with two CS43131 DAC chips, a 3.5 mm and a 4.4 mm balanced output. About 17 g.

Manufacturer page

POWER AT 32 Ω160mW4.4 mm balanced
OUTPUT IMPEDANCENot statedNo data from the manufacturer
SNRNot statedNo data from the manufacturer
PRICE$59.99Lowest price at Hidizs store
OUTPUTS3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
DAC CHIPCS43131 × 2
PARAMETRIC EQNoHidizs offers no adjustable EQ
CONTOURNot supported

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

Outputs and power

4.4 mm balanced
160mWat 32 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: 160 mW
Output impedance -
3.5 mm
80mWat 32 Ω per channel
Spec sheet: 80 mW
Output impedance -

Not stated: gain, supply voltage, SNR, distortion, crosstalk.

Is it enough for your headphones?

Hidizs rates the S8 Pro Robin at 160 mW into 32 Ω from the 4.4 mm balanced output. 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 mWest. 80 mW at 16 Ω+21 dB
Most IEMsTypical in-ears, 16 to 50 Ω
needs 3.2 mW160 mW at 32 Ω+17 dB
Easy-to-drive headphonesClosed and portable, 32 Ω
needs 16 mW160 mW at 32 Ω+10 dB
Hard-to-drive headphones300 Ω, HD 600 class, hungry for voltage
needs 20 mWest. 17 mW at 300 Ωunder 1 dB short
Most planarsPlanar magnetic, low impedance, need current
needs 50 mW160 mW at 32 Ω+5 dB
Demanding planarsThe hardest loads, desktop territory
needs 251 mWest. 85 mW at 60 Ω5 dB short

Where to buy

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Hidizs store · official store price, checked 16 Oct 2026$59.99

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The device

From Hidizs's spec sheet unless marked
InputUSB-C
FormatsPCM up to 32-bit / 384 kHz, DSD256 native
DAC chipCS43131 × 2
VolumePhysical buttons
Parametric EQNo adjustable EQ. Not supported in Contour.
Size58 × 23 × 11 mm
WeightAbout 17 g

Hidizs specifies PCM up to 32-bit/384 kHz. Its LED-colour paragraph also mentions 705.6/768 kHz; this inconsistent indicator description is not treated as confirmation of 768 kHz playback.

How it stacks up against the competition

Power at 32 Ω · price in US dollars
100 mW200 mW10 mW$50$70$100scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+17 dB to spareQuestyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49MOONDROP DAWN 4.4: 230 mW at 32 Ω, $69.99TANCHJIM SPACE LITE: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99FiiO KA1: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99FiiO KA3: 235 mW at 32 Ω, $95.94Snowsky Melody: 250 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99iBasso DC03PRO: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $69iBasso DC05: 93 mW at 32 Ω, $69Hidizs S3 PRO: 55 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99Hidizs S9: 125 mW at 32 Ω, $49.99S9Hidizs S9 PRO: 200 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99Hidizs S9 Pro Plus Martha: 180 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99Hidizs SD2: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $35.99Hidizs XO: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $40.99XOMOONDROP DAWN PRO 2: 62 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $59.90TempoTec Sonata HD III: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $45.90Shanling UA2: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $85UA2Shanling UA4: 227 mW at 32 Ω, $99HiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39HiBy FC4: 340 mW at 32 Ω, $49iFi GO link: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $59iFi GO link Max: 241 mW at 32 Ω, $79CrinEar Protocol Max: 300 mW at 32 Ω, $76.49 (lowest offer on /deals today)JCALLY AP6: 440 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99JCALLY AP7: 70 mW at 32 Ω, ~$45.73JCALLY AP20: 330 mW at 32 Ω, ~$91.88JCALLY JM20 PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$35.46JCALLY JM30PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$46.49JCALLY JM80E: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $39JCALLY JM98MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $34.99JCALLY SP30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$54.61NiceHCK PureAural: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99Hidizs S8 Pro Robin100 mW200 mW50 mW$50$70$100scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+17 dB to spareQuestyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49MOONDROP DAWN 4.4: 230 mW at 32 Ω, $69.99DAWN 4.4TANCHJIM SPACE LITE: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99FiiO KA1: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99FiiO KA3: 235 mW at 32 Ω, $95.94Snowsky Melody: 250 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99iBasso DC03PRO: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $69DC03PROiBasso DC05: 93 mW at 32 Ω, $69Hidizs S3 PRO: 55 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99Hidizs S9: 125 mW at 32 Ω, $49.99S9Hidizs S9 PRO: 200 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99S9 PROHidizs S9 Pro Plus Martha: 180 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99Hidizs SD2: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $35.99Hidizs XO: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $40.99XOMOONDROP DAWN PRO 2: 62 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99TempoTec Sonata BHD Pro: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $59.90Sonata BHD ProTempoTec Sonata HD III: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $45.90Shanling UA2: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $85UA2Shanling UA4: 227 mW at 32 Ω, $99HiBy FC3: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $39HiBy FC4: 340 mW at 32 Ω, $49iFi GO link: 70 mW at 32 Ω, $59iFi GO link Max: 241 mW at 32 Ω, $79GO link MaxCrinEar Protocol Max: 300 mW at 32 Ω, $76.49 (lowest offer on /deals today)JCALLY AP6: 440 mW at 32 Ω, $39.99JCALLY AP7: 70 mW at 32 Ω, ~$45.73JCALLY AP20: 330 mW at 32 Ω, ~$91.88JCALLY JM20 PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$35.46JCALLY JM30PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$46.49JCALLY JM80E: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $39JCALLY JM98MAX: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $34.99JCALLY SP30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$54.61NiceHCK PureAural: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99PureAuralHidizs S8 Pro Robin
  • Nearby
  • Same DAC chip
  • Most IEMs, 3.2 mW

Devices with the same DAC chip

CS43131 · 24 devices use it
JCALLYJM30L31.25 mW$26.9931.25 mW · $26.99
JCALLYJM3031.25 mW~$2731.25 mW · ~$27
FiiOKA11200 mWNoSGM8262$29.99200 mW · $29.99PEQ No · Amp SGM8262
JCALLYJM20MAX195 mWSGM8262$29.99195 mW · $29.99Amp SGM8262
TRNWorks with ContourBlack Pearl320 mWWorks with Contour10 bands$31.44320 mW · $31.44PEQ Yes, 10 bands
JCALLYJM2031.25 mW~$31.6431.25 mW · ~$31.64
FiiOKA2≥153 mWNo$34.59≥153 mW · $34.59PEQ No
JCALLYJM20 PRO31.25 mWYes8 bands~$35.4631.25 mW · ~$35.46PEQ Yes, 8 bands
TANCHJIMSPACE LITE98 mW$39.9998 mW · $39.99
SnowskyWorks with ContourMelody>250 mW0.736 ΩMeasuredWorks with Contour10 bands$39.99>250 mW · 0.736 Ω · $39.99PEQ Yes, 10 bands
JCALLYJM30PRO31.25 mW~$46.4931.25 mW · ~$46.49
JCALLYSP3031.25 mW~$54.6131.25 mW · ~$54.61

All 24 in the finder

Compared with

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

Hidizs S8 Pro vs FiiO KA1

FiiO KA1 is among the dongles in the catalog closest to Hidizs S8 Pro in price: at 32 Ω Hidizs S8 Pro is listed at 160 mW and FiiO KA1 at ≥45 mW; the lowest prices are $59.99 and $59.99.

Hidizs S8 Pro vs FiiO KA1: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
Hidizs S8 ProFiiO KA1
Power at 32 Ω160 mW4.4 mm balanced≥45 mW3.5 mm
Price today$59.99Hidizs store, 16 Oct$59.99Amazon US, 16 Oct
DAC chipCS43131 × 2ES9281AC PRO
InputsUSB-CUSB-C cable, Lightning cable
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm
Size58 × 23 × 11 mmAbout 40 × 15 × 8 mm
WeightAbout 17 gAbout 10 g

Hidizs S8 Pro vs MOONDROP DAWN PRO

MOONDROP DAWN PRO is among the dongles in the catalog closest to Hidizs S8 Pro in price: the lowest prices are $59.99 and $59.99.

Hidizs S8 Pro vs MOONDROP DAWN PRO: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
Hidizs S8 ProMOONDROP DAWN PRO
Power at 32 Ω160 mW4.4 mm balancedNot stated
Price today$59.99Hidizs store, 16 Oct$59.99Apos Audio, 20 Oct
DAC chipCS43131 × 2CS43131 × 2
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
Size58 × 23 × 11 mm42 × 22.45 × 12.39 mm
WeightAbout 17 g13 g

MOONDROP DAWN PRO price history

Hidizs S8 Pro vs MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2

MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 is among the dongles in the catalog closest to Hidizs S8 Pro in price: at 32 Ω Hidizs S8 Pro is listed at 160 mW and MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 at est. 62 mW; the lowest prices are $59.99 and $50.99, $9 apart.

Hidizs S8 Pro vs MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
Hidizs S8 ProMOONDROP DAWN PRO 2
Power at 32 Ω160 mW4.4 mm balancedest. 62 mW4.4 mm balanced
Power at 16 ΩNot stated124 mW4.4 mm balanced
Price today$59.99Hidizs store, 16 Oct$50.99Hangout Audio, 11 Nov
DAC chipCS43131 × 2CS43198 × 2
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
Size58 × 23 × 11 mmlength: 42.5; width: 23.2; thickness: 11.4 mm
WeightAbout 17 gNot stated

MOONDROP DAWN PRO 2 price history

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Sources

Checked 14 Oct 2026
Hidizs S8 Pro Robin specifications
hidizs.net · the spec sheet
Used for power, formats, the DAC chip, input, outputs, controls, size and weight