USB-C DONGLE · CIRRUS LOGIC CS43198
NiceHCK PureAural
A USB-C dongle with a Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chip, a 3.5 mm output and a built-in mic.
Numbers are the manufacturer's stated figures unless marked as measured; sources linked below.
Outputs and power
Not stated: supply voltage, crosstalk.
The specifications image gives THD+N −110 dB(32Ω) (about 0.00032%), while images 13 and gallery 05 state 0.00017% THD+N (about −115 dB) with no load. NiceHCK does not say which applies; the catalog shows −110 dB(32Ω).
210mW@32Ω and 235mW@16Ω are printed without a gain level or channel basis; the device has three gain levels and Class AB / Class H work modes. The socket is not printed next to the figure, but 3.5 mm is the only headphone output.
Is it enough for your headphones?
NiceHCK rates the PureAural at 235 mW into 16 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.
Where to buy
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The device
From NiceHCK's spec images unless markedThe product images call it the NICEHCK App / NICEHCK Mobile App with PC Web Tuning at app.nicehck.cn; the app page calls it the NICEHCK Yuandao App and lists an Apple App Store (iOS 17.0+) download, while image 09 says the app currently only supports Android and personalized tuning is not supported in iOS.
How it stacks up against the competition
Power at 32 Ω · price in US dollars- Nearby
- Same DAC chip
- Most IEMs, 3.2 mW
Devices with the same DAC chip
CS43198 · 16 devices use itCompared with
Manufacturers' stated figures; the price is today's lowestNiceHCK PureAural vs FiiO KA1
FiiO KA1 is among the dongles in the catalog closest to NiceHCK PureAural in price: at 32 Ω NiceHCK PureAural is listed at 210 mW and FiiO KA1 at ≥45 mW; the lowest prices are $59.99 and $59.99.
| NiceHCK PureAural | FiiO KA1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power at 32 Ω | 210 mW3.5 mm | ≥45 mW3.5 mm |
| Power at 16 Ω | 235 mW3.5 mm | Not stated |
| Price today | $59.99NiceHCK store, 9 Nov | $59.99Amazon US, 16 Oct |
| DAC chip | Cirrus Logic CS43198 | ES9281AC PRO |
| Inputs | USB-C | USB-C cable, Lightning cable |
| Outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Size | Not stated | About 40 × 15 × 8 mm |
| Weight | Not stated | About 10 g |
NiceHCK PureAural vs Hidizs S8 Pro
Hidizs S8 Pro is among the dongles in the catalog closest to NiceHCK PureAural in price: at 32 Ω NiceHCK PureAural is listed at 210 mW and Hidizs S8 Pro at 160 mW; the lowest prices are $59.99 and $59.99.
| NiceHCK PureAural | Hidizs S8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Power at 32 Ω | 210 mW3.5 mm | 160 mW4.4 mm balanced |
| Power at 16 Ω | 235 mW3.5 mm | Not stated |
| Price today | $59.99NiceHCK store, 9 Nov | $59.99Hidizs store, 16 Oct |
| DAC chip | Cirrus Logic CS43198 | CS43131 × 2 |
| Inputs | USB-C | USB-C |
| Outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced |
| Size | Not stated | 58 × 23 × 11 mm |
| Weight | Not stated | About 17 g |
NiceHCK PureAural vs MOONDROP DAWN PRO
MOONDROP DAWN PRO is among the dongles in the catalog closest to NiceHCK PureAural in price: the lowest prices are $59.99 and $59.99.
| NiceHCK PureAural | MOONDROP DAWN PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Power at 32 Ω | 210 mW3.5 mm | Not stated |
| Power at 16 Ω | 235 mW3.5 mm | Not stated |
| Price today | $59.99NiceHCK store, 9 Nov | $59.99Apos Audio, 20 Oct |
| DAC chip | Cirrus Logic CS43198 | CS43131 × 2 |
| Inputs | USB-C | USB-C |
| Outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm · 4.4 mm balanced |
| Size | Not stated | 42 × 22.45 × 12.39 mm |
| Weight | Not stated | 13 g |