HiBy W5

Introduction

HiBy is a Chinese company that specializes in music software and digital audio players (DAPs). I would like to thank HiBy for the review unit of W5. The HiBy W5 can be purchased from Kickstarter and more information can be found on HiBy.

Specifications

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Audio Chipset: CSR8675
Bluetooth Version: BT5.0
Bluetooth Range: Up to 10 meters, 33 feet

Audio

DAC: ES9218P
Audio Codecs: UAT/LDAC/apt-X/apt-X HD/apt-X Low Latency/SBC/AAC
Sampling Frequency: Up to 192kHz
Bit Rate: Up to 1.2Mbps
SNR: 118dB
THD+N: -103dB (Measured on UAT mode)
Output Power: 80mW+80mW(@32Ω)
Stereo Crosstalk: 72dB
Drive Ability: 8-300Ω

One Device Control

Key Operation: Touch; Vibration Feedback
Status Indicator Light: Blue, Red

Connections

Microphone: Yes
Audio Output: Line-in 3.5mm Stereo Jack
Power Output: 5V/1A

Battery

Battery Type: 150mAh built-in Li-Polymer rechargeable battery
Battery Case: 1000mAh Li-Polymer rechargeable battery
Playtime: 20 hours (including the battery case)
Standby: 100 hours
Charging Time: 1.5 hours

Material

Body: Stainless Steel & Plastic
Color: Black & White

Dimensions

Weight (HiBy W5): 0.04lbs (19.5g)
Weight (Battery Case): 0.13lbs (57.1g)
Size (HiBy W5): 2.4*0.83*0.7inch(61.7mm*21mm*17.6mm, including pocket clip)
Size (Battery Case): 2.7*1.5*1.5inch(69.6mm*37.5mm*37.6mm, including pocket clip)

Unboxing & Accessories

The W5 comes in a transparent clear package with the front showing the model name and the product type. After opening the package, there are the W5, battery case and USB-Type C cable.