SMSL PO100 2024 XU316 DAC, USB to Optical/Coaxial Converter vs OREI eARC 4K HDMI Audio Extractor (HDA-927 Upgraded)
Overall winner: SMSL PO100 2024 XU316 DAC, USB to Optical/Coaxial Converter
Key Differences
AOSHIDA's SMSL PO100 is a USB-C XU316-based DAC that converts USB to optical and coaxial outputs and generally sits at a more affordable price point; OREI's HDA-927 focuses on HDMI audio extraction with eARC, 4K/60Hz HDR and HDCP 2.2 compliance for home theater use. Choose the AOSHIDA PO100 if you need a compact USB DAC with optical/coaxial outputs and better average review rating; choose the OREI HDA-927 if you require dedicated HDMI/eARC audio extraction and 4K HDR passthrough
SMSL PO100 2024 XU316 DAC, USB to Optical/Coaxial Converter
Digital-to-analog converter with XU316 chip, USB-C input and optical/coaxial outputs. Notable for noise reduction and signal transfer; mixed views on sound quality from users
Pros
- XU316-based DAC with USB-C input
- asynchronous transmission and noise reduction
- digital-to-analog with optical/coaxial outputs
- value for money (customer insight)
Cons
- PO100 does not support IIS output
- mixed feedback on sound quality
OREI eARC 4K HDMI Audio Extractor (HDA-927 Upgraded)
Extract HDMI audio while pass-through 4K/HDR to a display. Outputs dedicated HDMI audio to an AV receiver with 18Gbps HDMI 2.0 support. HDR and Dolby Digital/DTS passthrough noted
Pros
- dedicated HDMI audio output
- 4K 60Hz HDR support
- HDCP 2.2 compliant
- Dolby Digital/DTS passthrough
Cons
- no explicit mention of Dolby True HD in spec sentence
- no integrated streaming features
- limited customer insight data
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | AOSHIDA |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | OREI |
| User Reviews | AOSHIDA |