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FiiO Retro Box vs Xiaomi Sound Play

What Retro Box does better (0) and where Sound Play wins (0) — every spec side by side.

FiiO Retro Box
FiiO · 2026Retro Box
5.1Score
0 advantages≈ $70
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Xiaomi Sound Play
Xiaomi · 2026Sound Play
0 advantages≈ $45

Why is Retro Box better than Sound Play?

Retro Box has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Sound Play better than Retro Box?

Sound Play has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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FiiO Retro BoxFiiO Retro Box≈ $705.1
Sound
Output power11 W—
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency65 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h—
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
Charging time2.5 h—
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Design & build
Weight683 g—
Width153 mm—
Height76 mm—
Depth99 mm—
Protection rating—IP68
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx8
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
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