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iFi

iFi GO Pod Max

Name: iFi GO Pod Max
Brand: iFi
SKU: B0CBR52VRW
Price: 399.00 USD

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Key specs

Amplifier Type

DAC/amp comboMost common

Dac/amp combo64%Integrated amp29%Power amp7%

Dac/amp combo is the most common — on 64% of the 14 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged (of 16).

Connection Type

Bluetooth, usb-c

Wired-3.5mm17%Rca15%Bluetooth13%Optical11%

Bluetooth appears on 13% of the 54 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged (of 16).

Balanced Output

NoMost common

False55%True45%

False is the most common — on 55% of the 11 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged (of 16).

Power Source

Internal battery

Ac adapter33%Internal battery33%Usb bus-powered20%Mains (iec)13%

Internal battery appears on 33% of the 15 amplifiers & dacs we've cataloged (of 16).

Sound

Amplifier Type: DAC/amp combo
Balanced Output: No
Bit Depth: 32 bit
Dac Chip: Cirrus Logic CS43131
Max Sample Rate: 96 kHz
Output Power Mw: 4400 mW

Connectivity

Connection Type: Bluetooth, usb-c
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC

Design

Power Source: Internal battery
Form Factor: Portable

Features

Gain Knob: No

Identity

Model Number: GO pod Max

Release

Date: 2025-06-24
Msrp Usd: 599 USD
Year: 2025

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

7.9/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byJhaycee CalvezVideo Producer/WriterReviewed December 2025

Battery life8.0

Comfort & fit8.5

Connectivity9.0

Design8.0

Portability7.0

Value6.5

The verdict

Audio enthusiasts don't have to be limited to wired IEMs. The ifi Go Pod Max provides you with the best Bluetooth has to offer, with CD-quality bitrate using aptX lossless. The bulky case isn't pocketable, but it is meant to be used indoors. I wouldn't take them out for running, at that point, just get a regular wireless earbuds.

✓Liked: Access to aptX lossless and LDAC, Great battery life, Interesting design, Quality build

✕Could be better: Price, Connector compatibility issues, Large case

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