Product comparison · 2 audio cards

ASUS ROG Xonar Phoebus vs ASUS Xonar DSX

Key differences

Audio output channels
- ROG Xonar Phoebus:4.1 channels
- Xonar DSX:7.1 channels
Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
- ROG Xonar Phoebus:118 dB
- Xonar DSX:107 dB
Line-in Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
- ROG Xonar Phoebus:118 dB
- Xonar DSX:100 dB
Line-in Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
- ROG Xonar Phoebus:0.0003%
- Xonar DSX:0.0017%
Line-out Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
- ROG Xonar Phoebus:0.00039%
- Xonar DSX:0.0017%
Headphone outputs
- ROG Xonar Phoebus:1
- Xonar DSX:4

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Comparison of ROG Xonar Phoebus, Xonar DSX
26 specifications	A ASUS ROG Xonar Phoebus View product	B ASUS Xonar DSX View product
Audio5 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.1 channels	7.1 channels
Line-out Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Differs	118 dB	107 dB
Line-in Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Differs	118 dB	100 dB
Digital-to-Analog Conversion (DAC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24-bit/192kHz
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-in Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Differs	0.0003%	0.0017%
Line-out Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Differs	0.00039%	0.0017%
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	4
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF in portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Dolby technologiesDiffers	Dolby Home Theater v4	Dolby Digital DTS, Dolby Digital DTS Connect
ChipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Asus AV66
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	S/PDIF
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64.4 mm
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	167.6 mm
Other featuresidentical
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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