FiiO AIR AMP vs Audioengine N22 (Gen 2) Detailed Comparison

FiiO AIR AMP vs Audioengine N22 (Gen 2)

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FiiO AIR AMP

Integrated Amplifier | 120 watts RMS into 4-ohms

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Audioengine N22 G2

Integrated Amplifier | 50 watts RMS into 8-ohms

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FiiO AIR AMP vs Audioengine N22 G2 Integrated Amplifier Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different types of amplifiers. FiiO AIR AMP is a Streaming Integrated Amplifier speaker whereas the N22 Gen 2 is a Integrated Amplifier speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of FiiO AIR AMP and Audioengine N22 G2 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	FiiO AIR AMP	Audioengine N22 G2
Power	120 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms with the supplied 48V/5A adapter; up to 235 watts x 2 into 4 ohms with an optional 48V/10A adapter	50 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms
Amplifier class	Class D	Class A/B
Built-in DAC	Yes	Yes
Phono input	No	No
Headphone output	No	3.5mm
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
App control	Yes	—
Weight	—	1.61kg / 3.5lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	—	7-3/16" x 4-1/16" x 8-1/4" 183.0mm x 104.0mm x 210.0mm

What size room are the FiiO AIR AMP 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	FiiO AIR AMP	Audioengine N22 G2
Near-field	Poor	Average
Small Room	Average	Good
Mid-size Room	Good	Average
Large Room	Average	Poor
Very Large Room	Poor	Bad

The sections below take each area in turn: power output, inputs and outputs, features and physical size.

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Reasons to choose FiiO AIR AMP over Audioengine N22 (Gen 2)

Handheld Remote	Yes vs No	Control the amplifier by the included RC
App-Based Control	Yes vs None	Control the amplifier via an app
Watts into 4-ohms	120 watts vs 50 watts	Delivers higher power into 4-ohms speakers
Optical Digital Inputs	1 vs No	More options for connecting Digital sources
Coaxial Digital Inputs	1 vs No	More options for connecting Digital sources
Apple AirPlay	Yes vs No	Compatible with Apple Devices with AirPlay
Height	0mm vs 183mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces

Reasons to choose Audioengine N22 (Gen 2) over FiiO AIR AMP

MSRP Price(*)	269USD vs 300USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Total Analog Inputs	2 vs 1	More options for connecting Analog sources
Headphone Output	3.5mm vs No	Connect your headphone to the amplifier
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 FiiO AIR AMP and Audioengine N22 G2 differs from each other.

FiiO AIR AMP Inputs

Total Number of Analog Inputs: 1
1 Optical Digital Input
1 Coaxial Digital Input
USB Input:
- USB Type-C audio input
- plus USB Type-A for local playback from a drive
Ethernet Port

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

FiiO AIR AMP Back View (Click the image for the larger version)

Outputs

Pre out, Sub out Preamp Outputs
Subwoofer 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 FiiO AIR AMP?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of AIR AMP:

AIR AMP
IR remote control
AC power cord
48V/5A power adapter (7909 DC connector)
Quick start guide
Warranty card

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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