Product comparison · 2 headphone amplifiers

ASUS Xonar Essence STU vs InLine USB Headset Amplifier with Equalizer and Optical OUT

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  • 6specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 2identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS Xonar Essence STU has 30 dB more Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) than the InLine USB Headset Amplifier with Equalizer and Optical OUT (120 dB vs 90 dB). The ASUS Xonar Essence STU has 2.8 mm more headphone connectivity than the InLine USB Headset Amplifier with Equalizer and Optical OUT (6.3mm vs 3.5mm). Frequency range: 10 - 48000 Hz on the ASUS Xonar Essence STU, 20 - 20000 Hz on the InLine USB Headset Amplifier with Equalizer and Optical OUT. Power source: AC on the ASUS Xonar Essence STU, USB on the InLine USB Headset Amplifier with Equalizer and Optical OUT.

  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
    • Xonar Essence STU:120 dB
    • USB Headset Amplifier with Equalizer and Optical OUT:90 dB
  • Frequency range
    • Xonar Essence STU:10 - 48000 Hz
    • USB Headset Amplifier with Equalizer and Optical OUT:20 - 20000 Hz
  • Headphone connectivity
    • Xonar Essence STU:6.3mm
    • USB Headset Amplifier with Equalizer and Optical OUT:3.5mm
  • Power source
    • Xonar Essence STU:AC
    • USB Headset Amplifier with Equalizer and Optical OUT:USB

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Comparison of Xonar Essence STU, 33052A
38 specifications
Audio2 differ
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Differs120 dB90 dB
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-bit/96kHz
Maximum input powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mW
Output impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 - 100 Ω
Frequency rangeDiffers10 - 48000 Hz20 - 20000 Hz
Adjustable volumeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EqualizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bass boost technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Treble adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio decodersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDTS, Dolby Digital
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC3
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Known for one0.00036%Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Headphone connectivityDiffers6.3mm3.5mm
Line-outYesYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
S/PDIF in portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Cord lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.35 m
Doesn't containKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLead
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package volumeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 cm³
Product colourBlackBlack
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffersACUSB
USB poweredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC input voltageKnown for one90-264, 12 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one12 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source178 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 mm
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHanging box
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 g
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source145 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, USBUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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