Product Comparison: Pioneer XDP-02U(L) vs Pioneer XDP-30R

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Pioneer XDP-02U(L) Digital Audio Player (High-Res Audio), Blue

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General Specifications

Brand

Pioneer

Model

XDP-02U(L)

XDP-30R

Origin

China

About the Product

The time has come to free your headphones from smartphone sound and immerse your senses in the Pioneer XDP-02U. Sculpted to fit hands for comfortable touchscreen operation, and rounded to slip into your pocket, this player has a serious hi-fi build for sound that will blow your mind.

The compact xdp-30r unveils astonishing layers of detail in music, opening up the soundstage, improving instrument separation, and propelling Rhythm with irresistible energy. Hear your favorite songs as if for the first time, and get fresh Insight on the music you love. Huge storage and a slick interface make this a practical player.

Key Specs

Memory

16 GB

Display

Yes

Integrated Speaker(s)

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Pioneer XDP-02U(L) Digital Audio Player (High-Res Audio), Blue

The sound quality is really good, and this device will bring out subtleties within the music which I had not experienced before.
This is a tiny player with great battery life, incredible portability and great SQ.
The UI is workable even though it is not as suave as the Android or iOS based devices.
The sound quality of this DAP is fantastic. It really sings in balanced mode with both DACs and amps in use.
When it worked it sounded very good, however it was prone to crashing, had a poor UI and was built like a cheap kids toy.

Size & Weight

Color

Blue

Black

Height

3.9 in.

3.7 in.

Width

2.5 in.

Depth

0.6 in.

0.2 in.

Weight

4.41 oz.

4.2 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Pioneer XDP-02U(L) Digital Audio Player (High-Res Audio), Blue

Compact size that is perfect to carry in your pocket.
Admired by its user-friendly interface and size.
It fits perfectly in your pocket and does not bring any trouble in carrying it.
Size and weight are perfectly balanced so you will enjoy it.
Very small so you can easily lose this player. But it lies nicely in your hand.

Features

Supported Audio Formats

DSD-IFF, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC, DSD

MP3, DSD, DSD-IFF, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, AAC

Memory Card Slot

Yes

Input(s)

3.5mm Jack, Balanced Out, Micro USB

Micro USB, Headphone Out, Balanced Out

Usability

Bluetooth 4.0, Built-in Wi-Fi, 2.4" IPS (320x240) touchscreen

2.4" LCD (320x240) display

Voice Recorder

Video Playback

Bluetooth Enabled

Yes

Extras

Supports up to 2x 256GB microSD cards, Dual High-Precision Clocks, X-DAP Link Software, Go Hands-free with DuoRemote

Wi-Fi, Two Clocks for Greater Precision, Personalized Audio Optimization, X-DAP Link Software, Control with DuoRemote App

What customers say about "Features"

Pioneer XDP-02U(L) Digital Audio Player (High-Res Audio), Blue

The item comes with Tunein, Deezer and Tidal preloaded, and I had no difficulty connecting to WiFi.
I use both micro sd slots with Sandisk 64gb cards without any issues, and they are loaded with Flac files and a few mp3's with no issues.
The Pioneer XDP-02u sports two sdram slots -- and they work at 400GB -- so this was the first plus feature.
It has a modified version of Deezer that doesn't allow you to download or store music on the device.
The Pioneer unit does not have an "auto-shutoff" if idle for more than 5-10 minutes.

Accessories

Included With Unit

Micro USB to USB Type-A cable, Protective Film

Power

Battery Life

15 hours

Battery Life

Pioneer XDP-02U(L)

Pioneer XDP-30R

What customers say about "Power"

Pioneer XDP-02U(L) Digital Audio Player (High-Res Audio), Blue

The operation of the player is ok, not the slickest but works well for me. Battery life is ok - I get about 10-12 hours.
Great sound. Good battery life. Sticky UI. Very plasticy.
Good battery life when playing native DSD & 192 khz 24 bit.
UI is okay, plenty of equalizer settings, and amazing battery life.
Battery life is within my expectations. When driving high impedance headphones, the battery doesn't last long - 3 to 4 hours - because these little amps just keep giving!

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

FCC, CE