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ASUS Xonar Essence STU vs InLine 33055I headphone amplifier

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  • 8specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 2identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The InLine 33055I headphone amplifier has 0.04964% more total Harmonic Distortion (THD) than the ASUS Xonar Essence STU (0.05% vs 0.00036%). The ASUS Xonar Essence STU has 30 dB more Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) than the InLine 33055I headphone amplifier (120 dB vs 90 dB). The ASUS Xonar Essence STU has 2.8 mm more headphone connectivity than the InLine 33055I headphone amplifier (6.3mm vs 3.5mm). Frequency range: 10 - 48000 Hz on the ASUS Xonar Essence STU, 20 - 20000 Hz on the InLine 33055I headphone amplifier. Power source: AC on the ASUS Xonar Essence STU, Battery on the InLine 33055I headphone amplifier.

  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
    • Xonar Essence STU:0.00036%
    • 33055I headphone amplifier:0.05%
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
    • Xonar Essence STU:120 dB
    • 33055I headphone amplifier:90 dB
  • Frequency range
    • Xonar Essence STU:10 - 48000 Hz
    • 33055I headphone amplifier:20 - 20000 Hz
  • Headphone connectivity
    • Xonar Essence STU:6.3mm
    • 33055I headphone amplifier:3.5mm
  • Power source
    • Xonar Essence STU:AC
    • 33055I headphone amplifier:Battery
  • Cables included
    • Xonar Essence STU:AC, USB
    • 33055I headphone amplifier:Micro-USB

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Comparison of Xonar Essence STU, 33055I
23 specifications
Audio3 differ
Peak power per channelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.09 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)Differs0.00036%0.05%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Differs120 dB90 dB
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-bit/96kHz
Output impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 Ω
Frequency rangeDiffers10 - 48000 Hz20 - 20000 Hz
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Headphone connectivityDiffers6.3mm3.5mm
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Line-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Technical detailsidentical
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCharging, Power
Product colourBlackBlack
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of batteries supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Battery lifeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Charging timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 h
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffersACBattery
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
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersAC, USBMicro-USB

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