HIBY DIGITAL M300: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Are you curious to know more about the HiBy Digital M300? Well, you clicked the right video because I will tell you everything you need to know about the M300! Let me know your thoughts down in the comments below :)
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:12: Release Deals!
00:49 Brand Background
01:11 Unboxing
02:52 Physical Attributes
04:16 Inputs & Outputs
04:48 Wireless
04:45 Battery
05:10 UI & Features
06:56 Impressions
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All thoughts and opinions shared on this video is of mine and mine alone. I was not compensated in any way and I was not told to say anything about the product. These are all my honest observations.
Audio is a very subjective hobby and as much as I try to objectively explain my thoughts and opinions, your mileage will vary. My preferences will also affect how I perceive the gear that I review. Sources and other accessories will also modify your experience. Lastly, my reviews should always be used only as a guide and not as the definitive bible. Trust your ears to know what’s good.
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[@rajeebdas1724]

Looking forward to more detailed sonic impressions and comparisons in the full review...

[@UnityOS]

Great review, thanks. Can you connect this to audio out to a JBL Bluetooth speaker via 3.5mm jack as aux? Will it power a speaker like a JBL Charge 4 or table small Edifier speakers?

[@NoBodyO2TheG]

Updated to the latest firmware 1.30 but quick share still not working, help?? Sometimes it will begin to send to the hiby frm my fold 4, either go to te end or stop quarter of the way and will keep contiuining to "send" and then cancel.

[@Sidgeee]

This reminds me of the early Xperia XZ series! Nice budget DAP but I need that 4.4 jack :( 2000mAh for an Android DAP would be a problem too. Though as long as you're not using this like a phone, it'll be enough somehow.

[@obodioreviews]

So far in my experience, the battery has been very good even when using it like a phone. But definitely set your expectations as it lasts probably as long as an iPhone 5

[@nov9925]

I might look at this series if they release M300 Pro in the future.

[@obodioreviews]

Me too!

[@wana.me003]

Thank you for your review. Could you please try playing music from this to a dac dongle and see whether it works? Thank you!

[@obodioreviews]

Yep, works perfectly fine!

[@wana.me003]

@@obodioreviews I appreciate the feedback. Thank you!

[@danielmolinafernandez4960]

I bought the black one on Aliexpress(still waiting for it). OTG support?. Nice video, greetings from Costa Rica!.

[@obodioreviews]

Awesome! OTG is supported :)

[@luccianoroncatto]

How to connect the hiby m300 to stereo receiver? I’m using a 3.5 mm jack cable but doesn’t work

[@rexexile9960]

May i know where did you bought it?

[@jayssecretstash]

This or the R3 II for someone entering the DAP scene and is more interested in accurate audio (Drum & Bass music)? Looking forward to the review.

[@obodioreviews]

If you want the most accurate audio and don't really care about functionality, I'd definitely go for the R3 II. That plays bit perfect and is more powerful while producing a more neutral sound IMO

[@gripau92]

I’d say that depends on your user case: if you want the DAP to stream from services like Apple Music or Spotify, you’ll need an Android based device like the M300. If you have your own library, then the R3 is better from a sound quality perspective

[@simonevela]

Can I listen to FM radio via Bluetooth by inserting a cable into the jack?

[@daniellima9305]

hello there! How is the bluetooth performance on this device? Can you usee it as a receptor for a smart tv or PC, just like the qudelix 5k or fiio BTR5? Also, is it possible to use the M300 as a usb dac for a PC? I am considering going for a small android dap to replace my Shanling M0 pro, the tiny screen ended up being a dealbraker for me, otherwise its a great device. I am right now considering the M300 or the shanling M3X. Wich one do you guys think Its a better all round device to use as music player (flac files and spotify), Bluetooth receiver and USB DAC? I use mostly Iems like moondrop chu 2, 7hz dioko and ocasionally grado sr80x. Thank you

[@obodioreviews]

Hey there! The M300 is closer to a smartphone than a DAP, so you can expect its bluetooth performance to be very good. However, you cannot use it as a bluetooth receptor. It can only be used as a bluetooth source. Also, the M3X has been out for quite a few years and its 3200mAh and Android 7.1 will definitely cause compatibility issues down the line. I'd suggest the HiBy R5 II as it falls around a similar price but has a much larger battery and is on Android 8.1, so it should last you longer. Or you can also go just a little bit higher with the R6 III. Hope I helped!

[@markwade2667]

I have an Iphone 15 pro right now, will I notice difference with that DAP compared with my iphone?

[@obodioreviews]

If you're using the stock apple dongle, yes you might be able to hear the difference compared to your iPhone :)

[@ChristianTuyub]

Does the eq work with bluetooth headphones and any other apps like spotify, tidal, youtube, etc?

[@obodioreviews]

Yes, but only though apps like Wavelet if you're streaming. Otherwise, HiBy Music app's EQ works perfect with Bluetooth headphones. I personally use a pair of Soundpeats Life and have the perfect MSEB EQ while using HiBy Music and I cannot use the Life without it anymore lol

[@baguskrishna9218]

for who want detail sound, is this for me?and is it able to play apple music loseless?

[@obodioreviews]

Yep! The chip of the M300 brings out the details quite nicely! Unfortunately, due to the limitations of the Android platform, it can't really do apple lossless. It can do Tidal and Qoubuz as well as local file lossless, though!

[@zabiri]

Does it work smooth as usb host with dac dongles? Please let me know

[@obodioreviews]

Yes, this works with DAC dongles :)

[@danbar1908]

Will work with Apple Music for hi res lossless?

[@sig1761]

can play apple music but not bit perfect

[@jaroslavfricek7772]

@@sig1761So what does it mean bit perfect… will the music be audibly worse?🙋‍♂️😊

[@zeeusoderqvist4921]

why is it not possible to adjust the volume in spotify app? you need to close and then adjust volume? do you have the same problem?

[@obodioreviews]

I used to but after a firmware update, it'll be fixed :)

[@ImAWSMDanny]

I want this but I'm not gen z 😭

[@JimiMckeever]

The big missing feature is a systems wide MSEB.....

[@obodioreviews]

I was bummed about that too. I hope they release a firmware update in the future that can add that as I use MSEB and EQ on their DAPs very frequently :(

[@JimiMckeever]

@@obodioreviews I had to return mine. The volume rockers stopped working after a few hours. Yes I made sure the FN switch was not effecting it. I just hope mine was a rare issue with the rockers. All in All I was happy with it and I found adding a USB Dongle DA/AMP improved the soundstage and clarity.

[@obodioreviews]

@@JimiMckeever I'm sorry to hear that man. Yeah I haven't heard an issue like that with the M300, so let's hope that's isolated due to an early release

[@MobileDecay]

Gen Z and most people aren't using this. They are happy with their phone and Bluetooth earbuds.

[@sb5253]

DAP was always a niche product. There are „Zoomers“ that want a better way listen to the strange music they like. And the price for this device is very reasonable

[@MobileDecay]

@@sb5253 What was the iPod then?

[@sb5253]

@@MobileDecay it’s a niche product TODAY compared to smartphones

[@MobileDecay]

Yes.@@sb5253

[@TheCerealHobbyist]

Yeah, I’m 50 year old high end music gear fan. Almost all the folks who are into this kind of gear that I know (in person and online) are my demographic/cohort, Gen X. Surprised to see a Gen Z reviewer calling it a Gen Z product. Folks get a standalone DAP for better music reproduction than a phone and dongle DAC. I also like that I’m not distracted/tempted by text/IMs constantly and can focus on music.

[@oviandre]

send mine back ....battery drain very fast, overheating and sound not better then an android with a DAC dongle

[@Yukiche]

no way

[@john0416]

Damn 103mW is a joke

[@aoneill]

did not tell me anything I did not know.

[@Darksaid85]

This player is a garbage the build quality is terrible, at least in my case, the function button rattles like crazy, and the back cover at the very top, closer to the microphones, bends when pressed. About the software part, three days after purchase the applications started crashing totally waste of money