HiBy R3 II 2025 Edition
A musical treasure box - Hiby R3 II 2025 edition with faster SoC and updated Bluetooth
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Please note the HiBy R3 II 2025 does not have user accessible storage, and requires a MicroSD card for music storage (sold seperately). HiBy R3 GEN II only supports Tidal and Qobuz streaming services via an active WiFi connection. Due to Tidal limitations, users must re-login to Tidal every 24 hours. Offline music download is not supported. |
Updated for 2025
The HiBy R3 II 2025 is a refresh of the popular R3 II, now with updated X1600E SoC for faster system operations and improved 5.1 Bluetooth support. R3 II 2025 features the same great design and quality audio output, with 3.5mm single ended and 4.4mm balanced outputs. With a 3.2" touchscreen, volume scroll wheel, and a compact, high quality chassis with reinforced front and back glass - the R3 II is a world of music in your pocket!
Impressive Power Output
The HiBy RII 2025 features a 3.5mm single ended and a 4.4mm balanced output, delivering up to 340mW @ 32 ohms!
High Quality Dual DAC and Dual Clock Design
Each ES9219C DAC on the HiBy R3 II 2025 utilizes a dual channel architecture, with an excellent DAC and amplifier for each channel, realizing exemplary audio quality and output control. Two of these are employed to realize a fully balanced output. They combine high fidliety, low noise, high power output and low power consumption, providing a solid backbone to a Hi-Res audio source component. The HiBy R3 II supports Native DSD256 and PCM 32bit / 384kHz sample rates.
The HiBy R3 II 2025 features dual independent active crystal oscillators at 45.1584 and 49.152MHz with low phase noise, automatically providing highly accurate clocking for music sources of different sample rates, reducing jitter, effectively increasing accuracy and edging ever closer to a completely analogue sound.
Versatile Functionality
The R3 II 2025 supports the following functions
- Digital audio source
- Bluetooth receiver / headamp
- USB DAC
- Bluetooth adapter for computer
- Wireless audio source
The HiBy R3 II 2025 features a USB-DAC mode where the onboard battery supplies power to headphone amp independently of the USB power supply. Draw less power from your smartphone and reduce inteference!
HiByOS
R3 II 2025 features a custom operating system: HiBy OS. Designed from the ground up for audio processing, HiByOS including several class-leading audio features for its size class:
- HiBy Link
Allowing remote control of the R3II from a smartphone, for use of the R3II as e.g. a living room AV system audio source, or convenient use out in the streets with the R3II kept in your pockets and just the smartphone in hand, etc. - MSEB
A revolutionary audio tuning system developed by HiBy, allowing direct control of such audiophile parameters as warm / cool sound, note thickness, vocal prominence, impulse response etc. for a musical experience that’s completely your own. - Streaming music platform support
TIDAL, Qobuz streaming services supported (offline download not supported, user must authenticate every 24 hours). - Internet radio reception
- 2025 Edition: X1600E SoC with faster interface speed and updated Bluetooth 5.1 support
- 3.2” touchscreen
- 4.4mm balanced + 3.5mm PO
- High drive power 340mW @ 32Ω
- Dual ES9219C
- Dedicated audio clock
- Can function as dongle DAC with independent power supply HiByOS
- HiByLink
- MSEB audio tuning board
- Native DSD256 / PCM 32bit / 384kHz
- MQA 16x
- Dual Hi-Res certifications
- Bluetooth 5.1
- 2.4G WiFi
- Clear plastic protective case
- USB data cable
- User manual
- Warranty card
- QC certificate
- Screen protectors x3 (2 already applied on device front and back)
General
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Model |
HiBy R3 II 2025 Edition |
| Operating System |
HiByOS (Linux-based) |
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CPU / logic SoC |
X1600E |
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DAC / audio SoC |
Dual ES9219C |
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Audio formats |
DSD256 & PCM384kHz/32bit / MQA16x |
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Analogue audio ports |
3.5mm PO, 4.4mm BAL, 3.5mm LO |
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Digital audio ports |
Coaxial digital (via Type-C port) |
Audio Specifications
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Tested specification |
Testing condition (32Ω loaded) |
3.5mmPO |
4.4mmPO |
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Max voltage swing |
1kHz, max volume |
1.9Vrms |
3.3Vrms |
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Max output power |
P=U*U/R |
112mW |
340mW |
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Nominal output voltage |
THD<1% |
1.5Vrms |
2.6Vrms |
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Nominal output power |
THD<1% |
70mW |
200mW |
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min. THD |
volume adjusted for min. THD |
0.0007% |
0.0005% |
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Dynamic range |
Max volume, 1kHz |
120dB |
122dB |
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Noise floor |
Max volume |
2.2uV |
2.9uV |
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SNR |
Max volume |
119dB |
120dB |
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Channel separation |
Max volume, 1kHz |
78dB |
110dB |
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Frequency response |
1V output |
20Hz-90kHz |
20Hz-90kHz |
Wireless
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WiFi Band |
2.4GHz |
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Bluetooth |
Version 5.1 (bidirectional) |
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Hi-res Bluetooth codecs |
UAT, LDAC, aptX (transmit only), AAC, SBC |
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Wireless audio |
Airplay, DLNA, HiByLink |
Display
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Display size |
3.2” touchscreen |
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Resolution |
320*480 |
Storage
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USB ports |
USB-C supporting USB 2.0 |
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Micro SD |
Supports up to 2TB |
Physical
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Exterior colour choice |
Black, red, silver |
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Body material |
Aluminium alloy chassis, reinforced glass front and back plates |
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Dimensions |
86.9*60.6*14.5mm |
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Weight |
118g |
Physical
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Exterior colour choice |
Black, red, silver |
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Body material |
Aluminium alloy chassis, reinforced glass front and back plates |
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Dimensions |
86.9*60.6*14.5mm |
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Weight |
118g |
Power
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Charging |
5V/1000mA;5V/500mA |
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Battery capacity |
2000mAh/3.8V |
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Play time |
3.5mmPO:19h ; 4.4mmBAL:16h |
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Charging time |
<2h (0%-100%) |
Miscellaneous
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Firmware updates |
OTA supported |
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Font size Change |
Supported |
