hiby r3 pro ii vs fiio jm21

This questionnaire will not help you very much... To recommend something, one would need to know, at least, the available budget, is high res music required, size of your music library to be transferred and the importance of mobility (size / weight). For example, recently I got myself a Fiio JM21, as I wanted to listen to high res music for a reasonable price, I did not want limitations on the number of songs that can be stored and I wanted something small enough to comfortably carry around. The reviews of the JM21 were all very positive so for me it checked all the boxes.

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r/DigitalAudioPlayer on Reddit: HiBy R3II 2025 Portable HiFi Digital Audio Player vs FiiO JM21 Dual CS43198 Portable Music Player

March 16, 2025 -

Looking to buy my first dap and was looking in the 100$ price range I landed on these to options but idk which one is better to get . I’m new to the hobby and was wondering which one would be best

I just purchased the r3ii and thinking of switching to something else like the jm21 because I want something where I can stream and download from the app, not just stream or transfer files from my computer

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Depends on what you want android (streaming) or just local music files, compact or not, and well some features that can make a difference for some people. I would recommend the jm21 or the shanling m1 plus, if you want just local files, no wifi(streaming)don't know the r3ii, didn't saw any reviews. If you can wait and see if there's another price cut for the jm21 when the m21 comes out and also see if there's much difference for you between the two, some people don't like the battery on the JM21.

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r/DigitalAudioPlayer on Reddit: Looking for opinions on the following daps in comparison to each other before purchasing: Hiby R3 II 2025; Tempotec V3 Blaze; Fiio JM21 (or other suggestions if you've got any)

November 24, 2024 -

Hi!

I had a previous post asking for opinions on the Fiio JM21 and the Hiby R1, and from the comments of that post got mostly recommendations for the JM21.

Between then and now I've done some more research and come across a few more daps that I wanted opinions on compared to the JM21: the Hiby R3 ii gen 2, and the Tempotec V3 Blaze.

Regarding library size, my research tells me that the R3 ii caps out at 50k tracks, which is more than enough for my needs. The JM21 of course has no limit. I haven't been able to find any information on the max track limit of the V3 Blaze, if it even has one. This is important as if it's lower than the other two then this dap is a non-starter for me (for example, I had looked into the Shanling M1 Plus as an option, but it has a max limit of 20k tracks). I have emailed Tempotec looking for more clarity, however I'd really appreciate it if anyone has any info regarding this part.
In terms of battery life, from my research both the R3 ii and the V3 Blaze seem to be pretty good, and much better than the JM21. I keep seeing people say that the battery life on the JM21 is horrible, and if that's the case I might not even bother with it. Of course, any insight yall can give regarding the battery life of either three is appreciated.
Soundwise, I believe all three are good. If I understand correctly, all three daps use completely different chips? To those who have either three, what's the sound like? To those who have multiple, what're they like in comparison to one another? Which of the three do you guys recommend? I listen to a variety of music, so I guess whichever is a jack-of-all trades would be preferred. Again, however, I believe either would be sufficient, as I've only ever used an apple dongle as of now. So any of them would be an upgrade.
I am also open to other suggestions aside from the three, if you have any. I'm not too keen on just getting a dac for my phone right now though, as the main reason I want a dap is to be able to take my entire library with me, offline.

Thank you for whatever help you can give me, it's helped a lot so far with finding something.

Thank you for this post, wouldn't know the V3 Blaze was a thing. Now that's a DAP I will be eyeing. 200$ with all that spec? What a bargain.

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My opinion - JM21, M300, R4, basically something with android. Limited and buggy software you get on thos DAPs with proprietary linux-based OS is like going back to mid 00s and unless you specifically want that is not fun at all. Performance is appropriate for that period too, as much as i dislike them using low end hardware for android - non-android stuff is just another level of bad. That's just my opinion though.

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January 28, 2025 - Where the R4 shined, though, was in uncovering micro-details, particularly in the softer instrumental layers that might otherwise be missed. The HiBy R3 II 2025 took a different path with its warm, relaxed tuning.

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It is what it is. Both devices have their ports on the bottom, but the R3 Pro II is smaller which makes it less of a usability burden. Once again, I got used to both and neither bothers me.

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r/DigitalAudioPlayer on Reddit: Which DAP would be a better upgrade from the hifi walker: Hiby m300, Hiby R3 pro ii, or the Fiio JM21?

October 1, 2025 - Depends on what you want. But as far as I've been informed the JM21 has a lot more features than the rest, including PEQ, at the cost of battery life.

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November 2, 2024 - I would just expect much better from companies such as Fiio (or any subcontractor they allowed to use their branding) than such useless lies. I don't hear differences in sound of sources, but JM21 sounds stellar with Softears Twilight and UM Mest. But they sound stellar from all my sources, so... Overall I really like the device, it works really well with no hiccups and I love the ergonomics (size). Coming from Hiby R3 II I actually prefer it a bit more (even though I am small DAPs sucker) The battery is the actually the biggest problem of the device, it loses around 8-10% overnight with no use

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January 11, 2025 - The sound is engaging and accurate ... presented JM21. The R3 II is equipped with dual ESS SABRE ES9219C DAC chips, which are considered mid-tier and run a warmer signature than the Cirrus Logic-equipped JM21....

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r/DigitalAudioPlayer on Reddit: Fiio JM21 vs Fiio m17 vs HiBy r4 Evangelion vs HiBy R6 Pro II

August 23, 2024 -

I'm looking into getting my first DAP. However I'm unsure what the differences are in terms of different dac chips, and I'm still fuzzy on what "bit-perfect architecture" even means.

I plan to pair the DAP with the HD 600 at some point, though till I can get both a DAP and headphones, I'd be using the DAP with the Sony WH10004XM.

I'm looking for the best DAP I can find that can power the HD 600 on the go, do Bluetooth pass thru, and usb pass thru.

As far as the "bit-perfect" goes. Android by default resamples all audio to 48khz (standard CD quality is 44.1khz). This can introduce artifacts if not done well, it typical is done well and not going to be audible but nonetheless outputting the audio at the native sample rate is preferred. Most DAPs (including all 4 in question here) bypass the Android resampling and do output without resampling ("bit perfect"). Of these four, I'd skip the M17 for sure. Yes it's awesome and has more than enough power for anything but it's huge, expensive, and overkill for an HD600. The JM21 is intriguing due to it's price, size, and power output. I haven't heard one but I wouldn't expect to hear much difference between it and the R4 Eva. I'm not a huge fan of the style of the R4 so between the two I'd pick the JM21 but that's personal preference. I do have the R6 Pro II and I love it. It has a premium feel to it and it's DAC section is top tier. A little low powered but can still power most full sized headphones well enough and all IEMs.

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December 19, 2024 -

Yeap, finally released. I think I might get this over the JM21 or the M21 as it is a non android and I have been loving the sound signature of Hiby DAPs. The DAC chips are similar and the battery size is similar to the M21 which should last a very long time for offline listening. What do y'all think and are you getting this player?

Do it. I got the JM21 and it's "fine" but it's just so "androidy". It's incoherent and a bit buggy and everything in the UI has annoyances. It's like using linux in 1998, it's simply not a great user experience.

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if u have the money why settle for less?

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May 28, 2025 - Hi, I got my R3 Pro II a week ago and I'm very disappointed with the player's performance. I tested it with my Audio-Technica ATH WP900 and the Audezee MM100. These are both headphones that never made problems on other sources. With the Hiby, however, I have to turn the volume almost to maximum and switch to high gain to get a reasonably powerful sound.

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May 28, 2025 - r3 pro ii use quality 1622 and this opamp sound analytic ,with same dac chip , i hope opa1622 opamp will give more technical sound then r1.there is no review but andy will make review on his yotube channel soon, i am waiting his r3 pro ii review .thanks · Click to expand... Forgive me, but unfortunately I don't have such a trained ear. I like setups that sound good, but I'm not an expert at all. In my case, I have to admit I don't hear any differences between the DAPs I've tried—they all sound good to me, I don't notice any difference. I'm talking about the Hiby R4, Fiio JM21, Tempotec V3 Blaze, and R3 Pro II.

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r/DigitalAudioPlayer on Reddit: Which is Better HiBy R4 or Fiio JM21

April 18, 2025 -

Hello everyone,

I’m thinking about buying a DAP. I need to switch from mobile to DAP and would appreciate expert suggestions on this.

Which is the best DAP between these two, or can you suggest another option available in this range?

Please help me—I'm very confused; both have mixed reviews, so I would appreciate your guidance.

I’m mostly going to use the Apple Music streaming app or Tidal if I get the subscription, but I’m currently using Apple Music with Kinera CD 2 and Kato.