Description
Shanling M7 – Sleeker “Wave” Design Body
When Shanling released their flagship M9 portable player in 2021, it represented a big step forward for Android DAPs. The Shanling M7 features the same 5-inch Full-HD screen as the older M8, but in a sleeker “Wave” design body, measuring 129 x 78 x 20 mm at 312g. On the inside, it adopts advancements from the M9, including the single-piece aluminium inner body and the single-board integrated acoustic design.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC Chip & Android 10 OS
M7 adopts the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 CPU and runs Android 10, which will assure better performance and app compatibility for the foreseeable future.
Ultimate Performance ESS Sabre ES9038PRO DAC
Audio circuit of the M7 is based around the ESS Sabre ES9038PRO DAC. It is run in its current-mode operation, combined with a matching ESS ES9311 voltage regulator, a power circuit adapted from the M9 and Shanling in-house developed I/V conversion stage. When paired with their OP + BUF amplifier architecture, which was further optimized for the M7, it resulted in their best measuring portable player so far.
Smooth & Fluid User Interface
The Shanling M7 features a high-performance Bluetooth chip from Qualcomm, the CSR8675. It offers the latest Bluetooth V5.0 connectivity with hi-res Bluetooth codec support including LDAC, AptX HD, SBC, AAC, and more.
Large Memory & Long Battery Life
With a RAM of 6GB, it enables smoother multitasking and internal memory was upgraded to 128GB, to provide enough space for apps and their data. And at the same time, Shanling managed to increase battery life, up to 10 hours in single-ended and 8.5 hours in balanced.
