Simgot Dew4x
Intro
Hello, today I am reviewing and featuring one of Simgot Audio’s latest source device creations in the Simgot Dew4x. The Dew4x is actually the 4th dongle dac (that I’m aware of) that Simgot has crafted alongside the Simgot Dew1, Simgot Dew3 and the Simgot Dew4. All three past dongle dacs are capable enough devices and each come at a low cost to the consumer. I think we can all mostly agree that Simgot does a great job of developing cost effective products which are built much better than their relative prices would indicate. Coming in at $79, the Dew4x does compete with a pretty large swath of dongle dacs and is looking to become a formidable player in the under $100 dongle dac scene. Equipped with some very nice CS43198 dac chips, good driving power, and a very small size that weighs much less than most of the competition.
Simgot
Now, Simgot has become one of the most lauded and heralded audio brands in the business over the course of the last couple years. Within that time, they’ve released some very well done iems which took the audio world by storm. Sets like the Simgot EW100P (Mahir’s EW100P Review), EW200 (EW200 Review), EA500 (EA500 Review), EA500LM (EA500LM Review), EM6L (EM6L Review), EA1000 (EA1000 Review), EN1000 and EA2000 (Mahir’s EA2000 Review). There are other iems from the brand which have done reasonably well, but it’s these sets in particular that created the mystique around Simgot and lifted the Simgot name to legend status. To be totally honest, I don’t see Simgot slowing down any time soon, as It’s hard to stop a freight train with a full head of steam.
Dew4x
There have been a growing number of devices that have incorporated the CS43198 dac chip and each have been rather well done. This is a chip which is also fast becoming the latest industry standard used within dongle dacs. It’s simply a highly capable chip that does seem to bring some of the best mobile audio that we’ve heard under a certain price point. After reviewing the Aful SnowyNight (SnowyNight Review), and EPZ TP50 (TP50 Review), I do have a newfound respect for the chip. So far both devices that I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing with these chips are truly very nice for their respective prices. However, the Dew4x has a couple benefits to it that I will try to outline in my review. Also, just because it has the same dac chip doesn’t mean it’ll sound exactly the same. At any rate, I think I am ready to get on with the review. Without further ado, the Simgot Dew4x everyone…
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Disclaimer:
I received the Simgot Dew4x from Simgot as a review sample and in exchange I will conduct a full review and feature at Mobileaudiophile.com. I have not received any payment or any other form of compensation for this review. This set is a review sample iem. Simgot has not requested to pre-read any review and doesn’t have any control over “what” or “when” anything gets published to mobileaudiophile.com. All thoughts within this review are my own, though please take note that I will always have my own biases. This is impossible to get around. I try to be as objective as my subjective self can be, but this is an opinion piece folks. Thank you to Simgot and thanks for reading.
Dew4x Pros
-Great build quality & materials
-The size is fantastic, very small, compact and pocketable
-Intuitive design language
-Does not kill your phones battery
-Doesn’t appear to get too warm
-Gain control on the device itself (two gain modes)
-Volume controls on the device as well
-Very nice, slightly colored sound, smooth velvet
-The sound is more musical then it is analytical imo
-Clean sound across the board
Dew4x Cons
-Less output power than similarly priced dongle dacs (plenty for iems)
-Lack of instructions for gain/volume
-Design may not be for everyone (is this a con?)
-Not for analytical lovers, not as technically astute as some other sources
-I would’ve loved to see a companion app
Gear used for testing
-Aful SnowyNight
-Hidizs S9 Pro Plus
-Moondrop Dawn 4.4
-Simgot EA1000
-Simgot EA500LM
-Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite
-Many other iems were used for testing
Packaging / Accessories
Unboxing
Not much to report here. Like any source device review. Much unlike iems and other audio devices you usually won’t have a ton of accessories within the packaging. The box is medium sized with a big “X” across the front. Some specs on the back too. Inside the box you’ll find the type-c to type-c cable as well as a usb-a to type-c adapter. That’s about it. I should also add that this is what one should expect with a dongle dac. Also, the type-c cable is actually a nice addition as it doesn’t feel or look cheap at all. It should also be noted that Simgot does give the consumer the option for a usb-a to lightning adapter for IOS users.
Cable
Again, Simgot adds in a nice type-c to type-c cable within the packaging. Please trust me, 90% of the source devices come with a cheap throwaway type-c cable, and this should never be the case. This is an important link in the Audio chain, and it should be at least a decent cable. Anyways, the cable provided is a black colored “High-Purity” 4” OFC (Oxygen Free Copper) with a good protective shielding to reduce any interference. This cable has a nice feeling black fabric covering and I enjoy that the cable isn’t some weak and limp cable either. Not bad.
High-Quality Connectivity and Versatility
Simgot Promotional
A high-quality oxygen-free copper-wound shielding layer reduces interference, enhancing sound resolution and transparency. The replaceable cable design allows for easy upgrades and connections to various devices, including a standard Type-C to USB and an optional lightning interface for Apple devices.
Specifications
Brand: Simgot
Model: Simgot Dew4x
DAC Chip: Dual CS43198 dac chips
Body material: Aluminum alloy sandblasting oxidation black
Interchangeable Line Design: YES
Cable material: High quality OFC wrapped shielding layer
Connector: Type-c
Output plug: 3.5mm & 4.4mm
Audio Parameters
Decoding specifications: PCM: 384 kHz/32-bit DSD:Dop 128/Native 256
SNR: 3.5- (125 db’s @32) 4.4- (130 db’s @32)
Load potential: 10 ohms to 600 ohms
Distortion: 3.5- 0.0005 @32 ohms 4.4- 0.0003 @32 ohms
Frequency Range: 20hz to 40khz
Output Power: 3.5- 70 mw x 2 4.4- 150 mw x2
Build / Design / Internals
Build Quality
One very nice aspect of the Dew4x is the actual build quality of this device. This isn’t some cheapo plastic device. Instead, it is made completely of aerospace grade aluminum. Simgot made sure to both sandblast the body of the Dew4x as well as anodize in a black coating. Obviously, this process will help the Dew4x from any corrosion in the future. Granted, it is aluminum, which won’t rust or anything, but it does get brittle in the right conditions. However, that is not likely to happen. Basically, it’s nice that Simgot has done everything they could to assure the build is good and it lasts. So, the Dew4x is a very small unit. Much smaller than similarly priced dongle dacs and I’d say it’s quite a bit lighter as well. By my measurements the Dew4x is about 2 ⅛” in length, by ⅞” in width, and a girth at roughly ½”. What I’m trying to say is that it isn’t big. It’s small but mighty folks and feels very solid. On the left side of the unit are two circular buttons which control a few different functions and is a very nice addition.
Design
As far as the design goes, the Dew4x isn’t crazy looking and isn’t decked out in a futuristic aesthetic or anything. It’s just a simple rectangle. To be honest I’m surprised we didn’t see some “Simgot-esque” design. Granted, the design is very nice for what it is. However, most products from Simgot quite literally are elegant to the core. The Dew4x is not that. That said, it’s a cool looking little guy. There is a purple/black “X” which adorns the front of the Dew4x as well as a very fine print “Dew4x” which runs parallel to one of the lines. On the back at the top, you’ll see an imposed “Hi-Res” logo. Under that is the name “Dew4x” followed by “PCM 382khz/32bit, DSD256, CS43198 x 2”. So, it’s partially educational, nothing flashy at all, nothing too Bougie either. Just a simple design and not trying to be anything different.
Sophisticated Build and Aesthetic Appeal
Simgot Promotional
The DEW4X boasts an aircraft-grade aluminum alloy body, CNC precision machined for a sleek, contoured design. Its surface is sandblasted and anodized in black to resist oxidation and fatigue, complemented by laser engraving for a textured finish. It features a convenient Type-C audio interface, emphasizing both function and form.
Buttons
Again, the Dew4x has two small circular buttons located on the left side of the unit if you are looking at the front of the device. Using these buttons allows you to go from “UAC2.0 and UAC1.0”. You can also simply press the buttons and get both “volume up” and “volume down”. Beyond those two features you can also initiate either high or low gain as well. Buttons are a nice addition to the build. I say that because for quite some time I listened to a device like the Moondrop Dawn 4.4 without any at all. Basically, it is evident when you do have them and missed when a device doesn’t have them.
Internals
This is one area that I am quite happy with. That being the Internals. Inside the Dew4x is a 2024 dongle dac favorite in dual Cirrus Logic CS43198 dac chips. Like I’ve already stated, we’ve seen these chips multiple times and each time they produce very good sound. So yes, I was happy to see them. Of course, it appears that everyone is beginning to use them anymore. Hopefully these brands don’t turn this chip into another ES9038Q2M dac chip. At any rate, it’s a very good chip that is capable of 32bit/382khz and DSD256. That’s no small thing for a small dongle dac. You also are aided in very low distortion rates of 0.0005 on 3.5 single ended and 0.0003 on 4.4 balanced. These chips can also squeeze out a signal to noise ratio of 125 dbs @32 on single ended and 130 db’s @32 on balanced. It’s quite amazing how spoiled we are within the hobby anymore. The specs are pretty nice on this unit, and it can be had for as low as $79. Very nice.
Unparalleled Audio Quality with Dual C43198 DAC Chips
Simgot Promotional
The DEW4X is equipped with dual C43198 DAC chips, boasting a dynamic range of 130dB for authentic, expressive music reproduction. It supports 384kHz/32Bit PCM and DSD 256 high-definition audio, effortlessly decoding various sources. The peripheral filtering circuits ensure suppression of power noise and interference, delivering a pure and stable audio signal.
Features
The Simgot Dew4x is not a device loaded to the gills with features upon features. This is really just a plug-n-play device. It doesn’t have a million bells and whistles. The truth is… it doesn’t have to. It needs to do one thing as well as possible and that’s to play music. This much the dew4x does do.
Gain control
Still, the Dew4x isn’t without some nice features. For one, this is a device that does allow the user to change gain settings. This is no small thing. Thankfully, the Dew4x does have an easy method to simply switch between low and high gain modes. I do believe that out of the box the Dew4x is in “high gain”, by the way. At any rate, by pushing both buttons at once you will be able to activate either gain rate. Again, simple enough and it works the second you try.
UAC1.0 & UAC2.0
Right out of the box the Dew4x is set to UAC2.0, which you will want to use if simply listening to music off of your phone. However, you can also switch to UAC1.0 as well. You’d do this for some gaming setups as well as computer setups too. To enable UAC1.0 you have to unplug the Dew4x from your computer. Now, hold down “volume +”, plug in the Dew4x through the USB cable and wait for the indicator light to begin flashing slowly. Once you achieve this then you can let go of the volume + button and you’ll be ready to go in UAC1.0.
Output power
Another good feature is the output power of the Dew4x. I found the Dew4x to have plenty of driving power for any iems that I have. In fact, the Dew4x quite easily drove most of my iems with relative ease. Of course, at this price there are quite a few devices which have better output numbers, which should be noted. On the flip, it isn’t always about output. Also, many of these devices have over inflated numbers which don’t translate in the real world. To be 100% honest with all of you, I didn’t find the Dew4x to be much weaker than a number of other devices within its price point. Besides something like the Aful SnowyNight (300mw @300ohms), Hidizs S9 Pro Plus, Fiio KA17 and a few others which are a bit more noticeable. Most reach close to the same levels as the Dew4x but with only a few less volume steps. I suppose the Dew4x lags only slightly behind. However, don’t let those numbers sway you too much unless there really is a drastic difference. Also, how much power do you need for iems?
Does it have enough?
Now, there are some iems which do need a bit more juice that the Dew4x cannot quite provide. Sets like the Aful MagicOne could get to volume well enough but there isn’t much headroom. Dynamics were good with the MagicOne but it does stretch the Dew4x a bit. Of course, sets like the Final Audio E4000 and E5000 will also need a bit more than the Dew4x can provide. Perhaps full-sized headphones may also need more power, but that goes for just about any dongle dac short of some of Fiio’s offerings etc. In my opinion, anyone purchasing the Dew4x will understand what they have to power and 150 mw @ 32ohms is more than enough for just about any iem and even some full-sized headphones.
Battery drain
Okay, so this isn’t really a feature. Yet I do think it’s something that should be pointed out to the consumer. That non-feature is battery drain, or the lack thereof. I am very surprised by how little the Dew4x has actually drained my phone’s battery over the course of my time with it. I have taken the Dew4x with me everywhere, listened constantly. I’ve had it with me at work listening as well as on the go. From what I have gathered I feel that the Dew4x uses less battery than devices in its price point. Obviously, that is not really quantifiable without direct a/b comparisons (which I’m not doing). Also, I have not tried every device in the price point either so… this is simply an educated guess.
Sound Impressions
My dongle dac collection has grown quite a bit over the years and I’ve been able to see the progression of those devices (to a degree) over that time. One thing that I’ve noticed is that these devices are simply getting better at less expensive price points. Dac chips are improving as well as the overall tuning of these devices along with better build materials, features, functionality, the list goes on. Of course, the main difference rests in the improved sound. I would most certainly add the Simgot Dew4x into that equation. Truly a very pleasant-sounding device.
A little here, a little there…
The Dew4x sounds to be a hint warmer than neutral with a smooth demeanor, colored in just the right ways to add some heft to the note weight and some added grunt down low. Mind you, it’s just a little bit. Just enough to be noticeable and to affect the ultimate tonality of your iems or headphones. Enough to sway the tonal color, just a hair. A little lift here, a little edge taken off there. Like sculpting the sound and the difference is pretty apparent in my listening. For instance, almost any Simgot set, be it the EW200, EA500, or EA1000, they all have some edge taken off the top side of the frequency. There’s a touch less vibrance while note weight is a touch fuller than when paired against other dongle dacs. It’s a nice departure at times as I notice the Dew4x is a little bit easier on the ears with brighter toned iems. Not enough to change the signature but certainly enough to not exaggerate the brilliance in any iem. Add to that, the low-end gets a slight bit more profuse as well. This slight lift adds just enough warmth within the midrange and just enough richness to the sound.
Musical
The Dew4x comes across a smidgen more musical, a smidgen more emotional, atmospheric and easier on the ears then many of the recent dongle dac releases… generally speaking. I hear very nice dynamics to the sound, yet I wouldn’t call them overly vibrant. Now we don’t usually associate musicality with dongle dacs or source devices and I don’t want this review to come across as though I’m saying that. What I am saying is that a musical iem will certainly not lose this aspect to its sound. Conversely, a brighter set will not come across with embellished or inflated glare and shrillness. There is a prevailing subtle warmth which cascades enough to smoothen out the mix. Again… just enough. Additionally, some of those more edgy and shrill notes on certain sets will be slightly and tastefully tamped down or leveled out.
Clean sounding
This is a nice sounding device, the smoother and slightly more lush body to notes strikes a nice balance as it is also very clean, no noise, no hiss, well resolved. It isn’t so overly rich and warm that warmer sets won’t sound good either. To be honest, I find this dongle dac to be quite the chameleon and honestly work well with most sound signatures in my iems. Like I said, there’s no noise as the Dew4x has a black background on even my most sensitive iems. Never do I detect any audible hiss. The Dew4x really does have a clean sound altogether. Having a pristine background does seem to illuminate notes a bit better for better clarity.
Below I will go through each 3rd of the mix (bass mids, treble), however, these areas largely depend on the iems/headphones you are actually using at any given time with the Dew4x. So below is simply a rundown of some thoughts and notes that I took down. They are very generalized, nothing too in depth. With a source device you aren’t going to have massive changes in each of these areas but there are subtle changes, nonetheless.
Low-end
The Dew4x has a very nice and very clean low-end which doesn’t feel overly emphasized. Perhaps only slightly more lifted than the Aful SnowyNight, for instance. Yet there is a slightest bit of warmth which does add some low-end weight to my music. Now, this is not a bass region which is going to turn a bass lite iem into a bass dominant set. What it will do is prop up the low end. The Dew4x is very well balanced and so you aren’t going to feel anything overtly boombastic. Basically, I don’t feel I lose any emphasis on this set where I have felt that on other CS43198 dongle dacs.
The low-end on the Dew4x will aid your iems or headphones with a good impact and nice texture. Sets like the Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite (Orchestra Lite Review) or the Softears Studio 4 sounded better on the Dew4x in this regard than some other dongle dacs in the price range. Both sets are all BA iems and both sets seem to have that last little bit of weight afforded to their low-end output. Not much. Again, you aren’t turning them into a bass heavy iem. What the Dew4x does do; it provides these two sets with a touch of good and clean impact with etched out notes. For instance, there’s added snap to kick drums and grunt to bass guitars. In the end, you will only ever get what your iems or headphones will give you, but the Dew4x most certainly makes its presence felt.
Midrange
The midrange has a nice tonality. You have that little bit of warmth against the neutrality which certainly will give a small amount of heft to your listening experience. I don’t feel the midrange is pushed forward but yet it isn’t recessed at all either. In all honesty, the Simgot Dew4x is going to mimic the track being played. This is a more natural & organic midrange. It’s also a midrange that isn’t as analytically dry or papery as some devices. Maybe not as cleanly detailed or precise. However, the midrange also doesn’t lack at all in these areas. The transient response is still rapid enough without losing sight of atmospheric harmonics. Vocals sound very nice, and instruments have very good separation. Listening with the Simgot EA500LM (EA500LM Review) was a perfect pairing as the warmth & cleanliness of the Dew4x seems like it’s tailor made for the sound signature of this set. The EA500LM is a tinge shouty for some folks in the upper regions of the midrange and the Dew4x does a great job of lightly knocking back some of those more edgy notes. The same can be said of the EA1000 or EW200. However, for warmer iems which have a more laid-back approach, the Dew4x still comes across with enough vibrance to never sound veiled or congested. Again, it has a nice balance across the mix. The Dew4x does help in detail retrieval and also aids in separation and imaging.
Treble Region
One thing I actually like about the Dew4x is that it won’t add any undue peaks, glare, shout, pierce, or sibilance. This is a mostly natural treble that still offers some definition to my earphones in this region. The treble takes a very linear run with an organic emphasis. Again, the Dew4x isn’t going to add any extra brilliance to your earphones, but what it will do is help to define treble notes, buff some of the sharper areas in your music, and slightly mellow out some of your brighter sets. The Dew4x will also aid in capturing some details and the Dew4x does seem to have adequate extension into the upper treble. You shouldn’t hear any extra shrillness or shout and because the timbre does have a more organic lean, the Dew4x is not going to enhance any metallic sounds or sibilance.
Technicalities
I wouldn’t call the Dew4x a technical marvel or anything. It really isn’t the type of device that works with clinical precision. There is that slight warmth, as we’ve seen with other CS43198 dongle dacs. However, the Dew4x takes that a hint further with extra fullness which in my mind translates to a more musical and emotionally charged sound. At any rate, most technicalities come through nicely on the Dew4x. Detail retrieval won’t be a hindrance, separation of elements on a stage is well done and imaging seems to also be spot on. Again, much will depend on the iem or headphone that you’re using. The soundstage sounds about average to above average for me. Similar to other devices but good, nonetheless.
Comparisons
Moondrop Dawn 4.4 ($69)
The Moondrop Dawn 4.4 is a device that I’ve used for quite some time now. This device is the essence of simplicity with only a 4.4 balanced female port and no buttons whatsoever. You can change nothing from the device itself, no features, no volume buttons, nothing. It’s just a cylindrical little dac/amp that plays music very well. Hey, it does have an indicator light for sample rates. One thing that is pretty special is the fact that Moondrop actually has a companion app to change different settings which I’ll explain later. The Dawn 4.4 uses Cirrus Logic’s other wildly popular dac chip, the CS43131. To be 100% honest, the Dawn 4.4 is one of the best sounding dongle dacs you’ll hear under $100… period. However, the Dawn 4.4 does have the Dew4x to contend with along with many other really nice options on the market.
Differences
There are a few differences between the two devices. Like I explained, the Dawn 4.4 doesn’t have any buttons (such a shame) and is simply a plug n’ play device. However, like I also explained, the Dawn 4.4 also has the Moondrop Link app for either IOS or Android. In the app you can do a handful of useful things. You can change gain settings, change the volume, make use of the sound filters as well as change up the Led light. Of course, on the Dew4x you can change gain, volume control right from the device. Both are nice but doing it from the device is simply better. Both devices are built well though watch that the Dawn 4.4 doesn’t roll right off your table. Why a cylinder Moondrop? Anyways, both look pretty nice too. The biggest glaring difference is the fact that the Dawn 4.4 only has a 4.4 balanced port and obviously the Dew4x comes with both 3.5 and 4.4 ports. Behind aesthetic and build. The Dawn 4.4 has a bit more driving power which is audible, and both use different dac chips. That’s 230mw @ 32 for the Dawn, and 150 mw @32 for the Dew4x.
Sound differences
Now we come to the sound. These two are very much different. Tonality wise, the Dew4x is warmer, fuller, more authoritative and impactful down low and it has a more organic and natural sound. While the Dawn 4.4 is all lean impact and precision with some vibrant macro-dynamics, coming across a bit cooler in tonal color. The Dew4x also has nice dynamics but it’s simply more weighted to a slight degree, less energetic. Two different takes on my music and both are wonderful. The Dew4x is just as technical but also a hair more musical while the Dawn 4.4 has that lean and condensed impact and snap, it’s a little crisper and more exact in its note definition. Extension is better on the Dew4x down low. Without question the Dew4x will synergize with a greater number of iems & headphones. I also find the Dew4x’s soundstage has more width and probably has a bit more depth too. Both devices have a nice technical base sound with a clean background, and both come in at close to the same prices with the Dawn 4.4 being a touch more expensive.
Further thoughts on this comparison
I think the last sentence says it all. The Dawn 4.4 comes in at $10 more in price. For me, personally I don’t feel that the Dawn 4.4 does anything worthy of being $10 more. It is kind of a pain to have to open the Link app for every feature. That said, it really is an awesome sounding device. Still, I feel the better device is probably the Dew4x. Both are great, but the Dew4x is… really great.
Aful SnowyNight ($109)
The Aful SnowyNight is the first and latest dongle dac produced by the popular audio brand Aful. I actually reviewed the SnowyNight recently (SnowyNight Review) and was very impressed. It has a very clean sound, it’s powerful, has a fantastic cable and plenty of features which probably make up the price difference between the Dew4x and the SnowyNight. The SnowyNight comes in at roughly $109 US, let’s look at some differences between the two devices.
Differences
First, the SnowyNight also has two CS43198 dac chips, like the Dew4x. However, the SnowyNight also has double the amplification of the Dew4x and it is certainly noticeable. I don’t think in real world usage that this translates perfectly as “double the power”. Still, it definitely has more raw driving power and can drive harder to drive iems and headphones a bit better. Both devices have two gain levels and both devices have an indicator light to tell you the sample rates. Now, the SnowyNight does have sound filters and does everything else the Dew4x can do. Also, the SnowyNight can function all of its features from the device itself. I do feel that the cable of the SnowyNight is better in both build and what it offers in the sound chain.
Sound Differences
Between the two, I find the Dew4x to be a hint warmer but just as energetic. I also consider the Dew4x to be more natural sounding, more analog than the SnowyNight. SnowyNight is closer to neutral in my estimation with slightly less warmth. The Dew4x has slightly better low-end extension and an ever-so-slight increase in low-end warmth and fullness. This fullness does carry over into midrange note weight as the Dew4x has a touch more actual body to notes. That said, the SnowyNight is the more resolving of the two which means better detail retrieval and really just better technically, by the smallest of margins. These dac chips are very clean and so these differences are minimal. It really is a case of what sound you’d prefer. Do you want a slightly warmer, fuller sound which comes across highly detailed but doesn’t sacrifice musicality? Or do you want a highly resolving device, closer to neutral with a more technical take on your music?
Further thoughts on this comparison
To finish this comparison, I really didn’t delve too deep and that is partially because both devices are so similar, with only minor differences. Of course, the SnowyNight is a bit more expensive coming in at $109. However, you do get a better cable and more features along with more driving power. Still, the Dew4x isn’t far behind in power, despite what the power ratings are and also, the Dew4x sounds just as good. Shoot, I’m sure to many it will sound much better. Of course, that can go both ways.
Is it worth the asking price?
Without question the Simgot Dew4x is worth the price that Simgot is asking. Not even a second thought on that one. This is a device which is pretty simple and without all the bells and whistles. However, whatever it does do… the Dew4x does very well. Even against the competition I don’t feel that there are many devices which should be considered above it. This is a device which comes in at a low cost to the consumer when looking at the surrounding competition and it is tuned very well.
The Why…
Because the Dew4x is built exceptionally well, made purely out of aerospace grade aluminum while also being light as a feather and pretty small in stature. This is most certainly a device that isn’t going to kill your phone’s battery very quickly. On the contrary, the Dew4x has some of the slowest battery drain that I’ve seen in a dongle dac within its price point. Having gain settings at your fingertips is nice too, albeit many devices also have this ability. All that said, it’s always about the sound and as far as I’m concerned, the Simgot Dew4x is one of the best dongle dacs that you can purchase for under $100. Synergy with most any iem is fantastic (though brighter/leaner sets will pay off the most… Ehem… Simgot) and driving power is plenty. However, that natural, almost analog tonality & timbre can be wonderfully engaging. Truly Simgot really did nail this tuning, and they should be commended. Folks, this is a no brainer for the price. Yes, the Simgot Dew4x is worth the $79 to own.
Conclusion
To conclude this full written review of the Simgot Dew4x, I must first thank the wonderful folks at Simgot. Never have they asked for me to skew my words or speak favorably. They know they have good products and they are willing to live with the results of a subjectively-objective review. Truly a class act. So thank you Betty and thank you Simgot. You all do very good work!
Other perspectives
As always, I must implore you to check out other reviews of the Simgot Dew4x, as with anything I review. I don’t want to lead even one person astray. So please check out other reviews of this device. It’s a Simgot device and so there are probably many reviews out there in the Audioverse. We’re all different. Plain and simple. No two are perfectly alike. We hear differently, have different likes and dislikes, hearing abilities and we all haven’t been down the same journey through audio. What is good to one, may not be good to the other. So, do yourself and me a favor and please do your homework. That’s it friends, take good care, stay as safe as possible and always…God Bless!