HiFi-Dawson’s take
A compact Android DAP with clean, dynamic sound, smooth app support, and unusually strong 800mW balanced output—a well-rounded midrange choice.
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Specifications
Price$559 USD
DAC chipset4x CS43198
Amplifier chipset2x SGM8262
SoCQualcomm Snapdragon 665
RAM6GB
3.5mm output200 mW @ 32Ω
4.4mm output800 mW @ 32Ω
Bluetooth5
Bluetooth codecsSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Internal storage64 GB
Maximum microSD2 TB
Battery capacity3,500 mAh
Battery life14.0 hours
Display4.7 inch IPS touchscreen, 1280x720
Dimensions115mm x 70.5mm x 18mm
Weight205.0 g
Music Streaming SupportYes
Max Supported Sample RatesDSD512, 32-bit/768kHz PCM
Gapless playbackYes
M3U Playlist SupportYes
Built-in EQ10-band Graphic EQ
USB DAC modeYes
Bluetooth DAC modeYes
Official Product Page
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Firmware and support
- Latest firmware version
- 1.77
- Firmware release date
- Firmware information last checked
- Official support
- View firmware or support page
Firmware notes
Can be updated OTA on the device, or using the download link in the "Official firmware or support URL".
Other Notes or Known Issues
- Replaced the now discontinued M3 Plus.
Sources and verification
- General specifications: Manufacturer product or support page
- Battery capacity: Shanling M3 Plus Master announcement; remaining hardware unchanged
- Battery capacity: Shanling M3 Plus official 3500 mAh battery specification