FiiO M17
Aphrodite Sound compares the M17 head-to-head with the iBasso DX320 and concludes the DX320 is the real contender for best value-for-money, making the M17 a poor value choice.
Consolidated from 3 independent outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
3 of 8 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.
It is a huge, heavy desktop-class player that sacrifices portability and value for raw power; Aphrodite Sound’s comparison shows the iBasso DX320 offers better value at a similar performance level.
Flagged 23 September 2026
Pros & cons
- ✓ FiiO’s most powerful, desktop-class player
- ✓ Grouped by Audiophile ON as one of the two best DAPs outright
- ✓ Exceptional sound quality
- ✓ Desktop-class portable for when maximum output power matters
- ✓ desktop-in-your-pocket recommendation among specialist reviewers
- ✗ Large and heavy, reducing portability
- ✗ Poor value compared with the iBasso DX320
- ✗ bulky and heavy
- ✗ Large, bulky form factor
- ✗ Flagship pricing
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. We quote no words from these sources, so each row shows only where we placed it.
3 stance not read sources
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #15 of 21 on our digital audio players tier list, in F tier. That placement draws on 3 independent outlets.
Large and heavy, reducing portability. Poor value compared with the iBasso DX320. bulky and heavy. Large, bulky form factor. Flagship pricing.
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