SMSL AO200 MKIIvsSMSL AO300
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the SMSL AO200 MKII and SMSL AO300 — two popular amplifiers in the Chinese HiFi space.
Specifications
Spec
SMSL AO200 MKII
SMSL AO300
Class
D
D
Chipset
Infineon MA5332MS
Infineon MA5332MS
Power
2 × 160W @ 4Ω
2 × 165W @ 4Ω
Inputs
XLR (Balanced), RCA, Bluetooth, USB (Flash drive only)
HDMI (ARC), USB, Optical, Coax, Bluetooth, Balanced XLR
Features
Subwoofer Out, Balanced Circuitry, EQ Presets
Subwoofer Out, Filters, EQ, Remote
Remote Control
✓
✓
Tube Stage
✗
✗
Price (estimated)
Price
~$312
~$195
Difference
~$117.00 cheaper (SMSL AO300)
Things to Know
SMSL AO200 MKII
- ⚠The USB port is for flash drive playback only, not for connecting to a PC/Phone (confusing for many users).
- ⚠Menu navigation knob can feel slightly wobbly compared to the rest of the chassis build.
- ⚠Bluetooth implementation does not support high-res codecs like LDAC.
SMSL AO300
- ⚠Menu system is small and can be finicky to navigate.
- ⚠HDMI ARC implementation is hit-or-miss with some TV brands (LG specifically).
- ⚠Bluetooth antenna range is shorter than average.
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