soundblooms
Deals

USB-C DONGLE · CS43131 × 2

MOONDROP DAWN 4.4

A USB-C dongle with two CS43131 DAC chips, a 4.4 mm balanced output. Weight 13.7 g.

Manual (PDF) · Manufacturer page

POWER AT 32 Ω230mW4.4 mm balanced, per channel not stated
OUTPUT IMPEDANCENot statedNo data from the manufacturer
SNRNot statedNo data from the manufacturer
PRICE$69.99Lowest price at Apos Audio
OUTPUTS4.4 mm balanced
DAC CHIPCS43131 × 2
PARAMETRIC EQNot statedMOONDROP lists none
CONTOURNot supported

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

Outputs and power

4.4 mm balanced
230mWat 32 Ω
MOONDROP DAWN 4.4: 230 mW at 32 Ω, per channel or both channels not stated
54mWat 300 Ω
MOONDROP DAWN 4.4: 54 mW at 300 Ω, per channel or both channels not stated
Output impedance -

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

The manufacturer gives 117 dB in its feature text and 132 dB in its specification table (AES17, 20 kHz, A-weighted). The different conditions are insufficient to establish a single comparable SNR.

Is it enough for your headphones?

MOONDROP rates the DAWN 4.4 at 230 mW into 32 Ω. 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. 115 mW at 16 Ω+23 dB
Most IEMsTypical in-ears, 16 to 50 Ω
needs 3.2 mW230 mW at 32 Ω+19 dB
Easy-to-drive headphonesClosed and portable, 32 Ω
needs 16 mW230 mW at 32 Ω+12 dB
Hard-to-drive headphones300 Ω, HD 600 class, hungry for voltage
needs 20 mW54 mW at 300 Ω+4 dB
Most planarsPlanar magnetic, low impedance, need current
needs 50 mW230 mW at 32 Ω+7 dB
Demanding planarsThe hardest loads, desktop territory
needs 251 mWest. 153 mW at 60 Ω2 dB short

Where to buy

Some shop links are affiliate links: if you buy through one, I may earn a commission. Your price and the order stay the same.

Apos Audio · retail price, checked 16 Oct 2026$69.99

Compare prices on Soundblooms Deals

The device

From MOONDROP's mOONDROP DAWN 4.4 unless marked
InputUSB-C
FormatsPCM up to 32-bit / 768 kHz, DSD256spec image
DAC chipCS43131 × 2
AppMOONDROP LINK, Android onlyspec image
Parametric EQNo data from the manufacturer. Not supported in Contour.
Size120 × 16.4 mm
Weight13.7 g

MOONDROP's English feature image says MOONDROP LINK for Android is the only compatible version and that iOS does not support the feature. The Chinese user manual says the iOS version of MOONDROP LINK can be downloaded by searching the App Store.

How it stacks up against the competition

Power at 32 Ω · price in US dollars
100 mW200 mW500 mW$50$70$100scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+19 dB to spareFiiO KA13: 550 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99FiiO KA5: 265 mW at 32 Ω, $119.99FiiO KA15: 560 mW at 32 Ω, $99.99iBasso DC04PRO: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $119Questyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49FiiO KA1: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99FiiO KA3: 235 mW at 32 Ω, $95.94KA3iBasso DC03PRO: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $69iBasso DC05: 93 mW at 32 Ω, $69iBasso DC06: 320 mW at 32 Ω, $119iBasso DC06PRO: 320 mW at 32 Ω, $119Hidizs S9: 125 mW at 32 Ω, $49.99Hidizs S9 PRO: 200 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99Hidizs S9 Pro Plus Martha: 180 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99Hidizs S8 Pro Robin: 160 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99Hidizs XO: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $40.99MOONDROP 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 UA3: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $109Shanling UA4: 227 mW at 32 Ω, $99HiBy 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)Protocol MaxJCALLY AP7: 70 mW at 32 Ω, ~$45.73JCALLY AP20: 330 mW at 32 Ω, ~$91.88JCALLY Galaxy SONATA: 560 mW at 32 Ω, $79.99JCALLY JM30PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$46.49JCALLY SP30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$54.61NiceHCK Octave: 550 mW at 32 Ω, $89NiceHCK PureAural: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99PureAuralMuse HiFi M3 Ultra: 480 mW at 32 Ω, $109.99MOONDROP DAWN 4.4100 mW200 mW500 mW50 mW$50$70$100scale breaks hereMost IEMs need 3.2 mW+19 dB to spareFiiO KA13: 550 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99FiiO KA5: 265 mW at 32 Ω, $119.99FiiO KA15: 560 mW at 32 Ω, $99.99iBasso DC04PRO: 280 mW at 32 Ω, $119Questyle M12i: 21 mW at 32 Ω, $49FiiO KA1: 45 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99FiiO KA3: 235 mW at 32 Ω, $95.94KA3iBasso DC03PRO: 98 mW at 32 Ω, $69iBasso DC05: 93 mW at 32 Ω, $69iBasso DC06: 320 mW at 32 Ω, $119iBasso DC06PRO: 320 mW at 32 Ω, $119Hidizs S9: 125 mW at 32 Ω, $49.99Hidizs S9 PRO: 200 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99S9 PROHidizs S9 Pro Plus Martha: 180 mW at 32 Ω, $65.99S9 Pro Plus MarthaHidizs S8 Pro Robin: 160 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99S8 Pro RobinHidizs XO: 195 mW at 32 Ω, $40.99MOONDROP 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 UA3: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $109Shanling UA4: 227 mW at 32 Ω, $99UA4HiBy 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)Protocol MaxJCALLY AP7: 70 mW at 32 Ω, ~$45.73JCALLY AP20: 330 mW at 32 Ω, ~$91.88JCALLY Galaxy SONATA: 560 mW at 32 Ω, $79.99JCALLY JM30PRO: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$46.49JCALLY SP30: 31.3 mW at 32 Ω, ~$54.61NiceHCK Octave: 550 mW at 32 Ω, $89NiceHCK PureAural: 210 mW at 32 Ω, $59.99PureAuralMuse HiFi M3 Ultra: 480 mW at 32 Ω, $109.99MOONDROP DAWN 4.4
  • 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

MOONDROP DAWN 4.4 vs TRUTHEAR SHIO

TRUTHEAR SHIO is among the dongles in the catalog closest to MOONDROP DAWN 4.4 in price: the lowest prices are $69.99 and $69.99.

MOONDROP DAWN 4.4 vs TRUTHEAR SHIO: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
MOONDROP DAWN 4.4TRUTHEAR SHIO
Power at 32 Ω230 mW4.4 mm balancedNot stated
Power at 300 Ω54 mW4.4 mm balancedNot stated
Price today$69.99Apos Audio, 16 Oct$69.99Truthear store, 16 Oct
DAC chipCS43131 × 2CS43198 × 2
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced
Size120 × 16.4 mmNot stated
Weight13.7 gNot stated

MOONDROP DAWN 4.4 vs iBasso DC03 PRO

iBasso DC03 PRO is among the dongles in the catalog closest to MOONDROP DAWN 4.4 in price: at 32 Ω MOONDROP DAWN 4.4 is listed at 230 mW and iBasso DC03 PRO at 98 mW; the lowest prices are $69.99 and $69, $0.99 apart.

MOONDROP DAWN 4.4 vs iBasso DC03 PRO: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
MOONDROP DAWN 4.4iBasso DC03 PRO
Power at 32 Ω230 mW4.4 mm balanced98 mW3.5 mm, measured by the AP525
Power at 300 Ω54 mW4.4 mm balancedNot stated
Price today$69.99Apos Audio, 16 Oct$69iBasso store, 16 Oct
DAC chipCS43131 × 2CS43131 × 2
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm
Size120 × 16.4 mm49.4 × 21 × 8 mm
Weight13.7 g10.5 g

iBasso DC03 PRO price history

MOONDROP DAWN 4.4 vs iBasso DC05

iBasso DC05 is among the dongles in the catalog closest to MOONDROP DAWN 4.4 in price: at 32 Ω MOONDROP DAWN 4.4 is listed at 230 mW and iBasso DC05 at 93 mW; the lowest prices are $69.99 and $69, $0.99 apart.

MOONDROP DAWN 4.4 vs iBasso DC05: the manufacturers' stated figures and today's lowest price, side by side
MOONDROP DAWN 4.4iBasso DC05
Power at 32 Ω230 mW4.4 mm balanced93 mW3.5 mm
Power at 16 ΩNot stated140 mW3.5 mm
Power at 300 Ω54 mW4.4 mm balanced13 mW3.5 mm
Price today$69.99Apos Audio, 16 Oct$69iBasso store, 16 Oct
DAC chipCS43131 × 2ES9219C × 2
InputsUSB-CUSB-C
Outputs4.4 mm balanced3.5 mm
Size120 × 16.4 mmNot stated
Weight13.7 g9 g

More like this

More portable DAC amps

Sources

Checked 14 Oct 2026
MOONDROP DAWN 4.4
moondroplab.com
Used for power, output voltage, the DAC chip, input, outputs, controls, the app, size, weight and filter control
MOONDROP DAWN 4.4 product page
website-files.com · the spec image
Used for the app
MOONDROP DAWN 4.4 Chinese user manual
website-files.com · the manual, PDF
Used for the app