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Edifier STAX Spirit S5 vs FiiO FT1

What STAX Spirit S5 does better (1) and where FT1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Edifier STAX Spirit S5
Edifier · 2024STAX Spirit S5
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $540
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FiiO FT1
FiiO · 2024FT1
1 advantage≈ $170
6.0Noise control & calls4.0

Why is STAX Spirit S5 better than FT1?

  1. Driver size89 mm vs 60 mm+48%

Why is FT1 better than STAX Spirit S5?

  1. Weight347 g vs 340 g+2%
Specifications

Side by side

FiiO FT1FiiO FT1≈ $170
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Driver typePlanar magnetic—
Driver size89 mm60 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance24 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity94 dB98 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life80 h—
Battery capacity1,500 mAh—
Charging time1.5 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 11 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.4—
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, LHDC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight347 g340 g
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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