The HiBy R4 is an entry-level HiFi digital audio player with emphasis on ultimate performance-to-price ratio, while sporting a unique industrial design and a favourable balance of smooth operation, excellent sonics and a rich, intuitive user experience. Suitable for modern and popular music styles, it brings a well-based sonic experience that is enjoying for long-term listening.
R4’s unique design language hails to such elements as cyberpunk, mecha, and space opera. Clear-cut powerful geometric lines cross to form the sihouette of a living, breathing audio machine, with the offset hatch design on the back adding to the motif of a retro classic set in the distant future.
A sturdy lanyard lug coupled with the graffiti-designed lanyard makes for a striking appearance as well as practical usability in ourdoor / active scenarios–the quest for an appealing, youthful outlook follows practical considerations to yield a form that is at once instantly recognizable and suitable for a wide audience.
4-way ES9018C2M DAC array–ultimate product of budget DAP arms race
Sporting an unprecendent-for-the-sector set of four separate ES9018C2M DAC chips in a matched array, the R4 has indubitable fidelity in digital-analog conversion, yielding higher resolution and wider dynamic range from any source file, bringing smoother, purer sound. Supporting native playback of DSD up to 256 and PCM up to 32bit/768kHz.
PCM / DSD dual customized conversion pathways
Separate conversion pathways for PCM and DSD conversion realized for the first time in portable DAPs; separate individually configured / designed DAC chips, LPF and power supplies for PCM and DSD conversion;
Device firmware automatically routes PCM and DSD each to their dedicated pathways. DSD channel more effectively rejects high ultrasonic noise, bringing substantially better listening experience for DSD;
Utilizing the Snapdragon 665 SoC with its 8-core CPU, the R4 runs multiple apps smoothly and speedily completes complex music library and audio processing tasks alike, bringing smooth operation and a high quality usage and listening experience to users.
Open Android 12 system–compatible with all streaming platforms
Being based on Android 12 with its excellent compatibility and stability, all mainstream apps and especially all streaming apps run smoothly.
Further benefitting from HiBy’s software development prowness, timely system updates and function upgrades will bring users a customized, intelligent and intuitive experience in the R4.
Utilizing widely acclaimed class-A amplification throughout, the amplifier is composed of four OPA1652, 2 OPA1612 and 16 triodes, and has zero crossover distortion for instant transient response; output scales up to 525mW/32Ω, and distortion can be as little as 0.0005%, yielding a fine sense of power from music as well as exquisite detail.
Flagship-grade Audio componentry–28 high-precision tantalum capacitors bring finer power supply ripple rejection for blacker background and greater detail.
3.5mm SE and 4.4mm balanced audio ports make for a wide range of suitable usage. Almost any earphones can be plugged in and the device is well tuned for popular music.
Dual independent crystal oscillators, FPGA clock algorithm
Utilizing dual independent audiophile-grade crystal oscillators at 45.158MHz and 49.152MHz effectively reduces phase noise and jitter, providing provides high precision timing for all audio events in your music.
Large screen, high res, stop press
Large hi-res 4.7” Sharp LCD screen with 24 bits / 16.7 million colours, see the music world through a wider clearer lens.
Long run time, high battery capacity
4500mAh battery yielding up to 11 hours run time on 3.5mm SE output, over 675 hours standby, as well as long run time under heavy screen / CPU / wireless use.
The ever-reliable HiBy OS
The HiBy OS is an in-house developed system architecture developed by HiBy targeting professional HiFi audio equipment. Optimized / novel components include system core, decoding system, audio DSP algorithms, media library management, external drivers / plugins etc. optimizing the player for lossless hi-res audio from the ground up. HiBy OS is synonymous with audio quality, flexibility and reliability.
True systemwide bitperfect audio
HiByCast
HiByCast Systemwide remote control via HiByCast
Control all aspects of the device remotely via WiFi on any supported smartphone or tablet. Supports operation of HiByMusic app as well as third party apps.
Pre-installation of HiByCast app from e.g. Play Store or App Store required
High res audio formats support
DSD256 nd PCM 32bit / 768kHz
16x unfold of MQA files, giving master-tape quality audio re-constitution, richer replay of the sound as intended—it’s a take-you-to-the-concert / studio experience!
MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning technology that captures and reproduces the sound of the original studio master in a file that’s small enough to stream and download. HiBy is collaborating with MQA to deliver truely original sound quality to listeners.
User-defined Fn toggle
Unique physical Fn toggle supports custom functions such as button lock and screen flip.
Bluetooth 5.2
Bidirectional Bluetooth supports multiple hi-res Bluetooth codecs such as UAT*, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, AAC, SBC etc.
2.4GHz / 5GHz dual band WiFi with stable connection for always-online music.
Support DLNA/AirPlay/WiFi music file transfer.
*UAT, LDAC, SBC and AAC support Bluetooth input and output; aptX and aptX HD only support Bluetooth output.
UAT (Ultra Audio Transmission) is HiBy’s in-house developed all-new Bluetooth audio transmission codec. Supporting an industry-highest 192kHz transmission sample rate and up to 1.2Mbps Bluetooth bandwidth, this also can optimize its transmission characteristics according to different music genres, for the highest of audio fidelity from wireless!
What’s included
Type-C to Type-C charging and data cable, user guide, warranty card, QC card, front screen protector x2 (1 pre-applied), TPU protective case
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Kholmatzhon Daniarov –
Dieter Krist –
Finn Junkermann –
Jaimee Harter –
Lisabeth Brennen –
Jaqueline Phipps –
Unfortunately, the DAP came with defects – the 3.5mm jack constantly loses contact, the 4.4mm output has quite significant signal distortion. IEM: 7Hz Timeless, Audeze Sine (compared similar tracks on this Hiby R4 and FiiO BTR7)
Coleen Dragon –
As the image, excellent device, excellent sound!!! Spectacular design!! Good seller, thanks to him… customs free!!! Fully recommended.
Shanda Gatling –
great product. pity that I had to pay 75€ for the custom.
Alisa Watts –
The product is incredible, the seller always answered me, if it takes longer to arrive than I decide aliexpress but that is not the seller’s fault, I like it very good product, they also sent me a little slip
Lakisha Mullenix –
Arrived in good weather.
Everything as expected.
The quality of the player is excellent in every way.
Sound quality is spectacular. Is a magnificent experience.
Alfonso Villapol –
The item is just as it puts in the advertising, but I asked for it in green color, and it arrived in silver color, in addition they stopped it at customs and tube to pay 75 € more, so it is more expensive to buy in your country
Della Drew –
Arrived ahead of time, very good packaging, excellent product quality!
Marlen Akhmetov –
Received.
Simple use, like any cell phone.
Audio power, good amplification for headphones.
Delicate screen. At least in a week you can see a ghost image, I must be restarting it to be able to visualize.
Customs tax is paid
Winston Hyde –
Excellent DAP, convenient to use and carry.
The audio quality is spectacular, the interface is very dynamic.
The package was sent well protected.
Eleri Barnes –
One of the best buys and made this 2025, beautiful and great sound
Demarcus Mcmullen –
The product arrived well packed, so far everything is fine, what I no longer liked was what from what left China stopped receiving notifications, except when it arrived at the airport Mexico and when he arrived in the city where I live I was not notified either, the product arrived at my house in the morning and he delivery message until 8 in the Night
Emma Carra –
It’s good that I follow the tracking of the shipment, that the player arrived already on December 3rd at the customs, but I never received any message and I sent them the documents myself and after paying a 50 euro fee, I received it today. The player is a replacement for my at least 5-year-old fiio m9 and it cost me almost the same money, but it has, let’s say, 10% better sound and maybe more, a bigger screen with a higher resolution and a lot more functions, although i only listen to my music on the memory card. In general, I recommend the player, and honestly, after listening to it with several models of headphones, I don’t think that those at a price 4-5 times its price surpass it by much.
Ted Basye –
Received thank you
Ellie Julius –
Debbie Tanner –
Yuvraj Wolf –
Speranzio Bartolone –
Gianmaria De Sario –
Dastan Nurbolatev –
Moriya Masanobu –
Patty Balser –
Good MATERIAL and great sound
Marchelle Dowden –
Everything came down in less than 2 weeks. I asked the seller to write 140 dollars on the box in order not to pay customs duty, the seller wrote 100, everything went well, I did not pay anything. The package was whole, it came down without any problems. The player is working, the sound is great, I’m happy.
Gérald Courbet –
Almost 70 days to receive it. Refund policy of 45 days if the order does not arrive, ALIEXPRESS skipping its policy, NO help or refund or anything. All terrible treatment to the buyer. What a platform that does what it wants with the buyer. FACUA Spain is already aware of everything that you have not fulfilled. Rats. Hiby, for his part, responded without problem, but without solving anything. The R4 is heard well, it is very large and weighs a lot, the sound quality quite decent.
Branda Goshorn –
Watch out! The seller written that the price includes VAT and I will only have to pay customs, but It occured that is not true and I had to pay VAT tax which is 23%. I have written to the shop for refund and they refused and told that this info that „VAT tax is INCLUDED in the price” was written not by human but by chatbot so I need to pay VAT TAX. Embarassing approach to customer! I strongly dont recommend to buy in this shop.
Reiko Jeanlouis –
Awsome device for the price. It boosts the quality of the music a lot, even if the files are not HQ. The looks is great, the android OS runs smoothly and the battery last for a very long time. I am very happy with the product.
Shante Dezern –
Functional perfect everything arrived in order and on time
Lanie Edwin –
I arrived according to the estimates, in my case they did not charge me customs taxes, the package was well sheltered and that helped at the time of delivery since the delivery man simply threw it into my garage.
It is a pity that I buy it and then low price, it is original and works perfectly, it warms a little but I read that it is normal, it comes with its case, strap and screen protector and another more spare.
Recommended to the 100%
Aliya Fernandez –
Good DAP, sound is very impressive but you need a good earphones to deliver. Unfortunately, there is no proper operating manual for audio setup, I would recommend HiBy to release a proper audio setup video.
Kawano Tanyu –
It took me a little longer than expected and they did not charge me taxes, it arrived well protected and excellent communication with the seller
I love my hiby R4
Niam Mullins –
The post-up went on 16 days to the crooted horn of Ukraine. In sets of yshov, hands on hand. Packed on edge. My daughter’s virbnik and sellers!
Rosalie Robertson –
Unfortunately, the DAP came with defects – the 3.5mm jack constantly loses contact, the 4.4mm output has quite significant signal distortion. IEM: 7Hz Timeless, Audeze Sine (compared similar tracks on this Hiby R4 and FiiO BTR7)
Clarita Pursell –
As the image, excellent device, excellent sound!!! Spectacular design!! Good seller, thanks to him… customs free!!! Fully recommended.
Emmanuel Gillie –
great product. pity that I had to pay 75€ for the custom.
Savannah Brotherton –
The product is incredible, the seller always answered me, if it takes longer to arrive than I decide aliexpress but that is not the seller’s fault, I like it very good product, they also sent me a little slip
Aamir Boyd –
Arrived in good weather.
Everything as expected.
The quality of the player is excellent in every way.
Sound quality is spectacular. Is a magnificent experience.
Benoît Cortot –
The item is just as it puts in the advertising, but I asked for it in green color, and it arrived in silver color, in addition they stopped it at customs and tube to pay 75 € more, so it is more expensive to buy in your country
Franchesca Schwebach –
Arrived ahead of time, very good packaging, excellent product quality!
Oscar Álvarez –
Received.
Simple use, like any cell phone.
Audio power, good amplification for headphones.
Delicate screen. At least in a week you can see a ghost image, I must be restarting it to be able to visualize.
Customs tax is paid
Rudolf Kirsch –
Excellent DAP, convenient to use and carry.
The audio quality is spectacular, the interface is very dynamic.
The package was sent well protected.
Derrick Sclafani –
One of the best buys and made this 2025, beautiful and great sound