HiBy W4 Portable DAC and Amplifier Launch by Colorful
The launch of HiBy W4 establishes Colorful as an electronics brand which now offers a portable DAC and amplifier. The W4 enables better audio quality for mobile devices by providing both Bluetooth wireless and high resolution wired audio capabilities.
The HiBy W4 uses dual CS43198 chips to power its system. The system enables complete playback of current high fidelity audio formats together with all modern wireless audio codecs.
The system uses Bluetooth 5.4 to enable users to listen through multiple audio codecs which include aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, LDAC, SBC, and AAC.
The system enables users to experience high resolution audio through DSD512 and PCM 768 kHz audio formats via wired connections.
The device provides two output ports which include a 4.4 mm balanced jack (475 mV) and a 3.5 mm unbalanced jack (125 mV).
The device features a 2 inch touchscreen display for navigating settings and playback. The physical controls of the device consist of standard buttons and a rotary encoder which allows users to adjust the volume with exactness. The system provides users with immediate access to both codec details and battery charge information.
The device runs on a 1500 mAh battery which delivers different operating times depending on the selected output mode. The technical specifications show that users can operate the balanced port for 5 hours while the unbalanced port extends usage to 6.3 hours. The device provides users with portable capabilities through its
- Dimensions: 66.15 x 65.1 x 21.5 mm.
- Weight: 93 grams.
- The device offers mounting options through its clothing clip which users can remove and its MagSafe feature which enables direct smartphone attachment.
The Colorful HiBy W4 serves as a budget friendly option for customers who want high quality mobile sound experiences. The product sells in the US market today at a price of $99.
