Topping G5 Review: Ranked #7 of 43

Last updated: October 11, 2026

The Topping G5 ranks #7 out of 43 total DAC and Headphone Amp Combos for sound quality. See all Headphone Amps and DACs rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Topping

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#7 Topping G5: $299.00 Amazon eBay

Pros: Audio Science Review measured a SINAD of 120 dB, so its noise and distortion are inaudible. A rated 1,200 mW into 32 ohms is unusual for a battery unit and handles most planars, with 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm balanced outputs. It runs about 9 hours on USB, 10 on Bluetooth with LDAC and aptX Adaptive, and 25 as an analog amp, and weighs 265 g.

Cons: Its 175 mW into 300 ohms limits headroom with high-impedance headphones. The Topping DX1 II rates the same and measures slightly cleaner for much less, though it is not portable. At 140 mm long and 18 mm thick, it suits a bag better than a pocket.

ReleasedAug 2022 (4 years ago)
Balanced OutputYes (4.4 mm)
Battery Life9 hours (USB), 10 hours (Bluetooth), 25 hours (analog)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX LL, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC
DAC ChipES9068AS
Device TypeDAC and headphone amp
Dimensions2.8” x 5.5” x 0.7” (70 x 140 x 18 mm)
Headphone Outputs3.5 mm, 4.4 mm
InputsUSB-C, Bluetooth, 3.5 mm analog
Output Power (300 ohms)175 mW (manufacturer rated)
Output Power (32 ohms)1,200 mW (manufacturer rated)
SINAD120 dB (measured by Audio Science Review)
Volume ControlHardware knob
Weight0.6 lbs (265 g)

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