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HiBy R6 Gen III / Gen 3 Portable Audio Music Player With Google Play

HiBy R6 Gen III / Gen 3 Portable Audio Music Player With Google Play

4.9(20 ratings)

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  • Last seen at $399.00 at HiFiGo on Nov 9.

Our take on the HiBy R6 Gen III / Gen 3 Portable Audio Music Player With Google Play

The HiBy R6 Gen III is an Android-based portable music player built around dual ES9038Q2M DACs and a Class A/AB amplifier you can switch between. It runs open Android 12 on a Snapdragon 665 with Google Play, so streaming apps work alongside local hi-res files up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512. Outputs cover 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced, plus line-out, coaxial and USB DAC modes. It suits listeners who want one device for streaming and stored hi-res audio and who need balanced power for harder-to-drive headphones; against cheaper players it trades a simpler feature set for app flexibility and dual-DAC decoding.

Best forStreaming and local hi-res listeners who want one deviceOwners of balanced 4.4mm headphones needing more powerAndroid users who want Google Play apps on a dedicated playerListeners who like switching between Class A and Class AB sound
Pros
  • Dual ES9038Q2M DACs with full 16x MQA decoding
  • Class A and Class AB amplifier modes selectable
  • 4.4mm balanced output delivers up to 405mW
  • Open Android 12 with Google Play for streaming apps
  • Wide Bluetooth codec support including LDAC and aptX HD
  • USB DAC, coaxial and line-out for use beyond portable listening
Cons
  • Snapdragon 665 and 4GB RAM are modest for Android apps
  • 720p 5-inch screen is basic next to phone displays
  • Class A mode draws more power and runs warmer
  • Large and heavy compared with small dongle DACs

HiBy R6 Gen III / Gen 3 Portable Audio Music Player With Google Play prices at every store

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    $399.00Checked Nov 9
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What reviewers say

  • 4.9 / 520 ratings

Owners rate it highly, praising the dual-DAC sound, the balanced output and the freedom of Google Play on a dedicated player. Complaints center on the mid-range processor and the battery cost of Class A mode.

What people mention
  • Sound qualityPraisedOwners describe a clean, detailed presentation from the dual ES9038Q2M DACs.
  • Balanced outputPraisedThe 4.4mm output is said to drive demanding headphones with headroom.
  • Android appsPraisedGoogle Play support lets users run streaming services natively.
  • PerformanceMixedThe Snapdragon 665 handles audio well but feels slow with heavier apps.
  • BatteryMixedBattery life is acceptable, though Class A mode shortens it noticeably.
  • DisplayMixedThe 720p screen is usable but not sharp by phone standards.

About the HiBy R6 Gen III / Gen 3 Portable Audio Music Player With Google Play

The HiBy R6 III is the third generation of the R6 Android digital audio player. It uses two ES9038Q2M DAC chips and has selectable Class A and Class AB amplification. Two independent crystal oscillators, at 45.158MHz and 49.152MHz, provide 1024x oversampling of the audio signal.

It runs Android 12 on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor with 4GB of RAM. Systemwide bit-perfect audio lets multimedia apps play high-resolution audio. It decodes MQA to full 16x unfolding, PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, and DSD up to DSD512 natively.

The Class A circuit uses 2 OPA1652 opamps and 16 extra hand-matched transistors. In Class A mode, the player delivers peak power output at all times. HiByCast lets a remote smartphone or tablet operate and manage the player's functions and third-party apps. A 4500mAh battery powers it.

DAC
Dual ES9038Q2M
Amplification
Selectable Class A or Class AB
Oscillators
Dual independent crystal oscillators, 45.158MHz and 49.152MHz
Audio formats
MQA up to 16x, PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz, DSD up to DSD512
Headphone outputs
3.5mm and 4.4mm
Other outputs
Independent line-out, USB DAC output, coaxial output
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
Memory
4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage
Display
5-inch 720p
Operating system
Android 12
Wi-Fi
Dual-band, 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Bluetooth

Questions and answers

Does the HiBy R6 Gen III run streaming apps?
Yes. It runs open Android 12 with Google Play, so services like Spotify, Tidal and Qobuz can be installed and played bit-perfect systemwide.
What headphones can the 4.4mm output drive?
The balanced 4.4mm output delivers up to 405mW with a 3.6V swing, enough for most full-size headphones. The 3.5mm output tops out at 125mW for easier loads.
What is the difference between Class A and Class AB modes?
Class A runs the amplifier in constant conduction for a warmer, smoother character but uses more power and runs warmer. Class AB is more efficient and measures with lower distortion in balanced mode.
Can it be used as a USB DAC with a computer?
Yes. It works as a USB DAC and also offers coaxial output and analog line-out, so it can feed a desktop or home system.
What file formats does it decode?
It decodes up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM, DSD512 and full 16x MQA, covering most hi-res libraries.
Does it support wireless headphones?
Yes. Two-way Bluetooth 5.0 supports LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC and SBC, plus HiBy's UAT codec.
Where is the HiBy R6 Gen III / Gen 3 Portable Audio Music Player With Google Play cheapest?
At HiFiGo, for $399.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the HiBy R6 Gen III / Gen 3 Portable Audio Music Player With Google Play?
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings.

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Version 5.0, two-way; UAT, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, AAC, SBC
Battery
4500mAh
Charging
PD2.0 quick charging
Remote control
HiByCast
Max power (headphone)
125mW (3.5mm), 405mW (4.4mm)
Voltage swing (headphone)
2 (3.5mm), 3.6 (4.4mm)
Max THD+N (headphone)
0.014 (3.5mm), 0.076 (4.4mm)
Min THD (headphone)
0.0008 (3.5mm), 0.005 (4.4mm Class A), 0.0009 (4.4mm Class AB)
Noise floor (headphone)
2.1 (3.5mm), 3.5 (4.4mm)
SNR (headphone)
119 (3.5mm), 120 (4.4mm)
DNR (headphone)
116 (3.5mm), 117 (4.4mm)
Crosstalk (headphone)
68 (3.5mm), 100 (4.4mm)
Frequency response
20Hz-45kHz (headphone out and line out)
Voltage swing (line out)
2 (3.5mm), 4 (4.4mm)
Max THD+N (line out)
0.0004 (3.5mm), 0.0003 (4.4mm)
Noise floor (line out)
2 (3.5mm), 3.1 (4.4mm)
SNR (line out)
122 (3.5mm), 122 (4.4mm)
Crosstalk (line out)
110
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