Audioengine N22 vs Audioengine N22 (Gen 2) Detailed Comparison

Audioengine N22 vs Audioengine N22 (Gen 2)

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Audioengine N22

Integrated Amplifier | 22 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Integrated Amplifier | 50 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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Audioengine N22 vs Audioengine N22 G2 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing N22 and N22 Gen 2, two Integrated Amplifiers by Audioengine. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Audioengine N22 and Audioengine N22 G2 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Audioengine N22 Key Specs

22 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Weight: 3.55 lbs / 1.61 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):7-1/4inch x 4-1/16inch x 7-5/8inch

Audioengine N22 G2 Key Specs

50 watts RMS into 8-ohms

Built-in DAC

USB Input

Bluetooth

Weight: 3.55 lbs / 1.61 kg

Dimensions (H x W x D):7-3/16inch x 4-1/16inch x 8-1/4inch

What size room are the Audioengine N22 and Audioengine N22 G2 Amplifiers good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use these amplifiers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their max power parameters:

Listening Environment	Audioengine N22	Audioengine N22 G2
Near-field	Good	Average
Small Room	Good	Good
Mid-size Room	Average	Average
Large Room	Poor	Poor
Very Large Room	No way	Bad

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to understand how Audioengine N22 and Audioengine N22 G2 compares and end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these amplifiers is the better choice for you.

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Reasons to choose Audioengine N22 over Audioengine N22 (Gen 2)

MSRP Price(*)	199USD vs 269USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.02% vs 0.055%	Less Harmonic Distortion
Signal to Noise Ratio	95 dB vs 90 dB	Higher ratings results in cleaner sound
Base Surface Area	201.8cm²/ 31.3inch² vs 218.4cm²/ 33.9inch²	takes less space in your room

Reasons to choose Audioengine N22 (Gen 2) over Audioengine N22

Watts into 8-ohms	50 watts vs 22 watts	Delivers higher power into 8-ohms speakers
Buil-in DAC	Yes vs No	Connect digital sources without an external DAC
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Stream music via Bluetooth devices
USB Input	Yes vs No	Connect Sources via USB
Height	183mm vs 185mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Vertical use	Yes vs No	Takes less space when placed vertically

Inputs and Outputs

The input and output selections that are offered is an important factor when comparing two amplifiers. Here you can find how the I/O selections of the Audioengine N22 and Audioengine N22 G2 differs from each other.

Audioengine N22 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2

Audioengine N22 G2 Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 2
USB Input:
- USB-C input for connecting a smartphone
- computer
- tablet
- or other compatible device to play music

Audioengine N22 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs

Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
3.5mm Headphone Output

Outputs

Stereo RCA Preamp Outputs
3.5mm Headphone Output

Audioengine N22 G2 Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

What's in the Box of Audioengine N22?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of N22:

Integrated amplifier

Power supply with attached 6-feet DC output cord (17.5 volt/1.8 amp)

6-feet AC power cord

Two 70-inch Speaker wires (each with tinned bare wire on both ends)

38-inch RCA patch cord

78-inch Stereo mini-jack cable (3.5mm stereo mini-jack connector on each end)

Cloth drawstring cable bag

Cloth drawstring power supply bag

Cloth drawstring amplifier bag

Setup guide

Audioengine product brochure

What's in the Box of Audioengine N22 G2?

Here are the items that come with the N22 Gen 2:

Desktop stereo amplifier

Base (pre-installed)

70-inch AC power cord

Two 4-feet Lengths of 16AWG speaker wire

6.5-feet Stereo minijack cable

42-inch RCA stereo cable

39-inch USB-C cable

Cloth amplifier bag

2 Cloth cable bags

Quicstart Guide

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