Search results for best portable DACs

One of the best DACs for using high-end headphones on PS5 is 20% off this Black Friday

By John-Anthony Disotto published

I absolutely love this Fosi Audio K7 DAC, but I wish I had waited for these Black Friday sales instead of buying it last month.

Ever wish you had a tube amp with you everywhere for your headphones? Now you can with this switchable USB-C DAC

By Dave Meikleham published

The iBasso Nunchaku USB DAC lets you switch between two different amp modes.

This teeny tiny headphone DAC adds hi-res wireless tech to any wired headphones, so you can go audiophile anywhere

By Carrie Marshall published

The iFi Go Blu Air promises big sound from a super-small package

The best headphone DACs: top desktop and portable DACS to make your music sing, all tested by TechRadar

By Becky Scarrott last updated

The best headphone DACs (or digital-to-analogue converters) are a must-buy accessory for audio-lovers.

This super-cheap, super-tiny Hi-Res Audio 3.5mm adapter is perfect for iPhones, and comes from our favorite budget audiophile brand

By Carrie Marshall published

FiiO's Snowsky Tiny is a little USB-C DAC delivering Hi-Res Audio, and has two options depending on your priorities

This funky Walkman-esque 'music player' doesn't look like a DAC, but it quacks like a DAC

By Carrie Marshall published

FiiO's new and wonderfully retro music player isn't really a music player: it's a DAC, amp and remote for your device.

Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 leaning on plinth on desk with pink background

Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 review: a simple power bank that’s outdone by the competition

By Lewis Maddison published

The Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 has a thin design for greater portability – but is it worth taking on your travels?

Asus ROG Ally Z1 on purple background with price cut text overlay

You could buy a gaming laptop for college, but you could also get the excellent Asus ROG Ally for just $499 instead

By Alex Whitelock published

Elevate your dorm-room gaming setup to the next level with the Asus ROG Ally Z1 - currently on sale at Best Buy.

This cheap Hi-Res Audio music player is like a modern iPod mini, with the funky colors to match

By Carrie Marshall published

This dual-DAC audio player mixes cute colors with serious specs for wired wired or wireless headphones

WWE 2K25 shows the Switch 2 is lightyears ahead of its predecessor when it comes to sports games, and I couldn’t be happier

By Lloyd Coombes published

WWE 2K25 on Switch 2 is much more than a box ticked for the long-running series - it’s a flag planted for sports games on Nintendo hardware.

I tried the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11, and it’s a productivity powerhouse that takes the fight to iPadOS 26

By Jamie Richards published

Samsung has revealed the Galaxy Tab S11, which boasts a new streamlined version of DeX and deep AI integration – and it lands just in time to take the fight to Apple’s iPadOS 26-updated iPads.

This tiny new DAC gives your phone, laptop or games console the audio skills of the world's best hi-res music player

By Carrie Marshall published

It's the size of a lighter but the HC5 is a delighter – and A&K's new earbuds are pretty special too

RUGD Power Brick review: a hardy little battery with some useful features, but only worth it if you’ll make use of them

By Lewis Maddison published

The RUGD Power Brick is water, dust, and shock proof – but is it overkill for many?

LG XBoom Go XG2T vs JBL Clip 5: which mini Bluetooth speaker will reign supreme?

By Harry Padoan published

The LG XBoom Go XG2T and JBL Clip 5 both serve up plenty of quality, but which one is the better small speaker overall?

FiiO's new wireless headphone DAC and amp promises desktop power that fits in your pocket

By Carrie Marshall published

FiiO's BTR17 boasts support for LDAC, aptX Adaptive 96kHz/24-bit and aptX Low Latency and a special desktop mode for power-hungry headphones.

Anker 621 Magnetic Battery (MagGo) review: the ideal light and thin phone power bank

By Lewis Maddison published

The Anker 621 Magnetic Battery (MagGo) looks good and features wireless charging – and it's also easy to carry around.

This Bluetooth DAC and headphone amp with cool VU meter looks like super-luxe audio upgrade, but it's actually stunningly well-priced

By Carrie Marshall published

Topping's DX5 II is a desktop DAC and amp with an impressive specification for a relatively low price

I tested the new Razer Basilisk Mobile and found it comfortable and smooth in action – and the price isn’t bad, either

By Lewis Maddison published

The Razer Basilisk Mobile is designed for gamers on the go – but is it worth it for home players?

Topping's new desktop DAC comes fully loaded for a very low price

By Carrie Marshall published

Topping's E50 II DAC delivers a lot of musical bang for less than two hundred bucks

Join the resistor-ance with FiiO's new super-smart (and refreshingly affordable) desktop DAC

By Carrie Marshall published

FiiO promises 'a brand new kind of listening experience' for your high-end headphones and IEMs with its new K13 R2R headphone amp/DAC.

HP EliteBook X G1a 14 business laptop review

By Mark Pickavance published

The HP EliteBook X G1a 14 AI is a powerful laptop with an enhanced AI processor.

Our favorite Bluetooth dongle maker just unveiled the hi-res DAC of our dreams

By Carrie Marshall published

The Questyle Sigma Pro is a powerful portable and desktop DAC, headphone amp and audio recorder

Amazon's Black Friday sale is only just getting started, with this Acer Predator RTX 4060 gaming laptop finally under $1000

By Isaiah Williams published

Your gaming experience just got better this Black Friday, with the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 RTX 4060 gaming laptop now on sale on Amazon.

This affordable new hi-res music player is the iPod replacement I've been waiting for

By Carrie Marshall published

FiiO's JM21 promises awesome audio for an amazing price.

Rotel DX-3 headphone amplifier and DAC

This compact new headphone amp from a hi-fi legend wants to boost sound quality to wired headphones

By Carrie Marshall published

Rotel's DX-3 promises exceptional high-end audio for elite headphones, even if you're using aptX Bluetooth.

The Campfire Audio Relay on the left, and the Pro-Ject Head Box E on the right

Two hi-fi greats just released very tempting small headphone amps: one for your phone, one for your desk

By Carrie Marshall published

Campfire Audio and Pro-Ject promise big audio upgrades in small packages, and with very reasonable prices

The mighty ZMI No.20 is the power bank I reach for every day, whether at work or on the road

By Lindsay Handmer published

With 100W output and a 25,000mAh battery, the ZMI No.20 is a premium power bank built for work, travel, and everyday use.

I tested an outrageous Acer Predator laptop with Nvidia 5090 GPU, and I wish I could recommend it, but I just can’t at this price

By Lewis Maddison published

The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI is one of the most powerful gaming laptops around – but is it worth the gigantic asking price?

Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 review: A premium Chrome-powered portable?

By Jeremy Laird published

Asus's latest laptop is designed around Google's Chromebook Plus platform. Designed as a premium alternative to cheaper Chromebooks, it's fairly effective but frankly unexciting.

Dell Chromebook 3120 review: the ideal device for your studies – but you’ll want to use it with a mouse

By Lewis Maddison published

The Dell Chromebook 3120 is billed as the perfect companion for educational purposes – but is it fit for the classroom?