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ASUS Compact 7.1-channel USB soundcard and headphone amplifier with 192kHz/24-bit HD sound vs ASUS Xonar SE

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 7identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Audio output channels
    • Compact 7.1-channel USB soundcard and headphone amplifier with 192kHz/24-bit HD sound:7.1 channels
    • Xonar SE:5.1 channels
  • Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
    • Compact 7.1-channel USB soundcard and headphone amplifier with 192kHz/24-bit HD sound:114 dB
    • Xonar SE:116 dB
  • Frequency range
    • Compact 7.1-channel USB soundcard and headphone amplifier with 192kHz/24-bit HD sound:10 - 46 Hz
    • Xonar SE:10 - 87000 Hz
  • Line-in Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
    • Compact 7.1-channel USB soundcard and headphone amplifier with 192kHz/24-bit HD sound:0.0006%
    • Xonar SE:0.00251%
  • Host interface
    • Compact 7.1-channel USB soundcard and headphone amplifier with 192kHz/24-bit HD sound:USB
    • Xonar SE:PCI-E
  • Headphone outputs
    • Compact 7.1-channel USB soundcard and headphone amplifier with 192kHz/24-bit HD sound:1
    • Xonar SE:3

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Comparison of Compact 7.1-channel USB soundcard and headphone amplifier with 192kHz/24-bit HD sound, Xonar SE
38 specifications
Audio4 differ
InternalYesYes
Audio output channelsDiffers7.1 channels5.1 channels
Audio quality24 bit24 bit
Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Differs114 dB116 dB
Line-in Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)110 dB110 dB
Digital-to-Analog Conversion (DAC)24-bit/192kHz24-bit/192kHz
Frequency rangeDiffers10 - 46 Hz10 - 87000 Hz
Line-in Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Differs0.0006%0.00251%
Line-out Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00251%
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSBPCI-E
Line-inYesYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers13
S/PDIF in portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Line-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Dolby technologiesKnown for oneDolby Home Theater v4Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourBlackBlack
USB poweredKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00251%
Software1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows XPWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Package widthKnown for one80 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one130 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one25 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Number of products includedKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mic/line-in combo portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one6632AEUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Volume controlKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-Scale voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 V
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84733020

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