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Black rectangular portable DAC amplifier 14 by 7 by 1.8 centimetres with 3.5 and 4.4 millimetre headphone jacks

Topping Inc.

Topping G5 Portable Headphone Amplifier DAC Black

SKU CH-BWYC-2PM65

Portable USB DAC, Bluetooth receiver and NFCA headphone amplifier with 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm outputs, 4000 mAh battery and analog volume control

  • Product typeAccessories
  • Product colorBlack
  • Portable all-in-one DAC and amp with 4000mAh battery
  • USB-C input handles PCM 32bit 768kHz and DSD512 native
  • Bluetooth LDAC 24bit 96kHz decoded by ES9068AS
  • Dual headphone outputs 3.5mm and 4.4mm plus 3.5mm line out
  • Up to 25 hours battery life on AUX at low gain

Portable Headphone Amplifier DAC

The Topping G5 combines a USB DAC, Bluetooth DAC and NFCA headphone amplifier in a single portable unit. It targets listeners who want high-resolution audio on the move without draining their phone battery. The integrated 4000mAh cell powers the device independently for extended sessions. Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android all support plug-and-play operation.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

The unit draws 1.2 A at 5 V over USB-C and runs without active cooling, so it stays silent during use. Battery life varies by mode and gain: USB high gain lasts over 6.5 hours, Bluetooth high gain over 8 hours, and AUX high gain over 13 hours. Low and medium gain settings extend Bluetooth beyond 10 hours and AUX beyond 25 hours. A full charge takes roughly 9 hours.

Build Quality and Connectivity

The chassis measures 14.0 by 7.0 by 1.8 centimetres and weighs 265 grams. An analog potentiometer provides tactile volume control. Inputs include USB-C, Bluetooth with LDAC and AUX. Outputs cover 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm headphone jacks plus a 3.5 mm line-out. The box includes straight and angled USB-C cables, a 3.5 mm audio cable, rubber bands and a rubber pad for stacking with a player.

How it compares

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Price $217.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 7,078 comparable items (median $25.99).

Specifications

Product
Product typeAccessories
Product colorBlack

Questions about this item

How do I install the Topping G5 and which step do people often get wrong?

Connect the G5 via USB-C, 3.5 mm AUX cable, or pair over Bluetooth; the step users miss is selecting the G5 as the audio output device in the phone or computer settings after pairing or plugging in.

What maintenance or replacement will the G5 need later?

The internal 4000 mAh battery is not user-replaceable; when its capacity drops you will need professional service or a new unit.

What limit appears first during sustained high-gain use?

Battery life falls to about 6.5 hours at high gain over USB and 8 hours over Bluetooth, so runtime is the first constraint.

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