“At $299 (£229, AU$439), the M9 isn’t one of FiiO’s top-end DAPs, but it’s in a sweet spot that delivers solid audio performance for the price.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Solid audio quality
- Third‑party app support
- USB‑DAC and AirPlay functionality
- Bluetooth 4.2 with aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and HWA codecs
- Dual headphone jacks
- Firmware updates add new features
Points of Contention
- No internal storage beyond 2 GB
- Small 3.2‑inch IPS display
- No app store or music storefront
- No physical back button
Professional Reviews
1 review from 1 critic80
Ted Kritsonis
TechRadar
