Surfans F20 HiFi MP3 Player with Bluetooth 5.2, Lossless DSD FLAC High Resolution Digital Audio Player, High-Res Portable Music Player with 64GB MicroSD Card, Support up to 512GB

This system can take accidental drops but be careful because I would not guarantee that. This system does allow portable beautiful music to be shared on speakers or listened to totally privately alone somewhere like on a train or city bus. There may be better systems out there. It may just need mega base boosting headphones if there is such thing. I found that the way I set the EQ causes sound on head phones lacking the full bass that I wrote into my digital remaster song. I get some fair bass with the LFS speakers. It sounds better with LFS bass boost turned off because my EQ settings is how I want it. I doctored songs with audio editors prior to copying them to USB card. Each song is written to sound perfect. I never have to adjust anything on music players or speakers after rendering a track. I once again have bought better speakers than I had when I first bought this device. The sound is even more rich now than any bluetooth speaker I have had before. They are slightly bigger speakers again and not so easy to carry around my neck the way I was doing with little speakers. I can also use a scarf to wrap and tie the speakers up and attach them to any bicycle handle bar on the left and right. No EQ setting is satisfactory for bass on head phones, but I can use my computer head phone port and Windows Media Player, instead of the Surfans music player, to get the sound I expect on head phones with and without a Soundblaster card. What matters is that I get ok sound on bluetooth speakers. The fact is I have never needed F20 for head phones. I will give it 5 stars because it works well. I have remastered every song I listen to to play as loud as it can without distortion, with creative sound level fades so it is not just like a flood of oversaturated volume through, second by second perfection, and bringing out the sound of instruments, excellent pace flow and frequency balance. I would be nice if people would appreciate all the work I did. It is more real to try to go savage and carry speakers without a car or a motorcycle and I want people to like it because of the beauty in it. The music is not just for me. It is also for people outside to get a drift of what I thought was something good. Much of the songs are just sweet love songs people could tolerate. I have had issues with my computer and the micro-sd card getting corrupted at times but it can be fixed and I can export or copy the songs I wanted over any corrupted file from backups or the source. I've never really lost anything. I am familiar with command prompt on Windows and I like using it. I have various sound mastering programs, that are some free progs and some professional software. The main thing is I like the songs and I am not out there being fake pretending that I like it. I may ask the company if I replace the F20, is there any higher quality Surfans player or are they all the same quality. Ideally I would have a receiver/device and speakers that somebody could confirm for me really does all have max bit rate of at least 24bit sound. Such a thing would be worth paying for, and it should be easy to return something that is not genuine luxury. I believe there are bluetooth systems that really could transmit 24bit sound. All they need is someone who cares about it like me.

I was excited for the Surfans to arrive and it did - overnight and fully intact. The F20 is a solid little unit and feels very robust. My first job was to load my (puny)12 gigs of music on the Micro SD card. I have a card writer, so I removed the card from the F20 and inserted it into my writer. I noticed a .ini file on the card and copied it to my PC (for backup) and proceeded to copy my entire collection (each album has a folder) to the card, completely bypassing the native app. Once complete, I slid the card back into the F20, powered it up and everything was there. The next step was pairing the device to my Anker Soundcore Q30 headphones, and this is where I ran into trouble. The headphones work fine with all my devices, but for the life of me I could not get them to pair with the F20. The headphones simply would not show up as an available device. I then unpaired the headphones from everything, checked and updated the firmware on the headphones and gave it another try. Finally, magically, the headphones showed up as available and they paired. The native app is very intuitive, and it categorized all my music by artist, album, song title making it a very simple task to dig up what I want to hear. And I have to say, the music sounds excellent. I've made a few adjustments and created my own custom equalizer configuration. Overall, I'm really pleased with the F20. The GUI is very intuitive and the unit is solid. I'm looking forward to my music not being interrupted by a phone call or an email notification. Separating my music from my phone/camera/ was my main goal and I'm glad I did. A pair of JBL Charge 6 speakers are on their way, and I'm looking forward to pairing the G20 to them in stereo. Fingers crossed there will be no glitches. If all goes as planned, I'll have a great little portable stereo system to take camping.

First off, this is a product for audiophiles...not people who just want an "mp3 player" or a neat toy to play with. If you don't listen to music in hi-res formats such as 24bit FLAC/ALAC or DSD then you don't need this and may get something more affordable that just plays mp3 files because this really isn't for kids or people who aren't audiophiles. This is no toy but a sophisticated hi-res media player capable of things that iPods only dreamed about. The instructions are also your friend...READ THEM! Some people complain about the navigation wheel but if they just read the manual they would have found that you can very easily navigate using other buttons. So, navigation is no issue for me (but yes, that wheel sucks). There are other things that are very useful to know in the manual, however it references a website that is obsolete - mainly in reference to drivers specific to the unit's USB-DAC functionality (which has to be intentionally activated, and the driver is pre-loaded on the included microSD and must be installed on PCs). I wouldn't recommend this to people to use as a USB-DAC, though (especially if running Win 10 because it's a driver from 2013) - the Monoprice Desktop Amp is much better in terms of a pure USB-DAC without any driver installation required and also costs less. If all you want is a USB-DAC and not a portable media player then don't get this. I got this mainly as an extension to my existing USB-DAC (Monoprice Desktop Headphone Amplifier) because I wanted something that supported DSD files which I could run through the Aux In on the Monoprice - so, I needed it to have a line out jack. Sure, a headphone jack can get the job done but it's not always the best method so I figured I'd do it right from the start. If you only need a headphone jack then perhaps the Fiio M3k might be better suited for you (it also supports more space), but I haven't used that one because it only has a headphone jack. However, for those that need a line out to extend their hi-fi setup then this is the unit for you - though I highly suggest getting a microSD card with more space because that 16GB card that comes with it will fill up rather quick if loading lossless audio onto it. Also, it transfers data faster if you have a card reader on your computer versus connecting via USB. The transfer rate via USB is around 10MB/s or under but when card is inserted as media the transfer rate is around 25MB/s - the only drawback to doing it this way is that you have to manually update the player's content and it won't do it automatically as it does when transferring via USB. It's super easy to manually update it, the instructions tell you how. This player really brings out the quality of the audio and even sounds better running it through the Monoprice's Aux In and through my stereo vs playing the files from my computer and through the Monoprice's USB-DAC into my stereo, I don't have to turn it up as loud. But it's all relative to how good the recording/mastering is to begin with. I definitely prefer playing the media off this instead of my computer though (most likely due to less interference). There are a few things that I would improve upon in terms of design and functionality but all-in-all this is very good lossless media player that I would happily recommend to anyone who is technologically intuitive. However, don't give this as a gift to people who can't navigate their way around a smartphone (or need to have a touch screen for everything). I took one star off because it could be better in terms of functionality and the user interface. Pros: * Audiophile quality sound (and powerful!) * Built-in EQ * Solid construction and sturdy housing * Has both line out and headphone jacks * Plays all formats of lossless audio and all sample rates * Has low/high gain options (keep it low unless you know it needs to be high, especially connecting to external units) * Has Bluetooth (didn't use that so can't review the Bluetooth functionality) * Long battery life * Automatically pauses when headphone/line out is disconnected * Can optimize display and settings to your liking (colors, brightness, screen timeout, etc) * Idle shutoff (so battery doesn't drain) Cons: * No charge light indicator (only power light) and doesn't indicate how much of the battery is charged when it's charging. * Function buttons don't work when screen is black and you have to quickly press the power button so the screen illuminates to "unlock" button functions. Probably great for those who keep it in their pocket or in an arm-band but it should have its own dedicated lock option or the option to disable it. * Navigation wheel is more for show than function, easier to navigate with the << and >> buttons. * microSD slot is a bit too recessed. If you have really short nails you might have issues removing/inserting the card, the tip of your finger won't do it.

I am sending this back, and for something i probably should have seen coming. For something that prides itself on Audio you can usually assume the best way to listen would be wired and while i concede that point is accurate in most things (internet connection, audio and video, etc), i have to say if you are going to include bluetooth as part of the package you need to make it viable. everything about this system is as it should be, great sound, easy to figure out Equalizer,, battery life , and simple navigation in a small package that you can slip right in your pocket. BUT, and this a big one... the Bluetooth is terrible, minor signals like being in a house with a microwave that's running, or sometime just direction and in a pocket causes the sound to distort, speed up or static out before playing catch up to put you where the music currently is. Now i am not stupid enough to assume its all this players fault, i am fully aware that some companies have started using proprietary apps that are basically required to get the most of your head phones but that does not excuse the volume of said headphones being 70% quieter on bluetooth than when plugged in via an Aux cord. I used 4 different sets of headphones three being Bluetooth (Soundcore in ear buds, sony 720n, their own brand Surfans T1 true wireless ear buds that were included as a gift with the mp3 player, and finally just some basic plug in ear buds that i got on a plane flight 3 month ago) The results were astounding...ly bad All the bluetooth head phones/buds required the volume cranked up to 80 to be of any real value, and when plugged in (all except the soundcore which cant be) sound exactly the same and arguably the ones i got from the airplane were the best sound as they blocked out more noise just by sheer fact that they fill my ear holes. At the end of the day is it decent .. yeah .. for a budget... if you can afford it should you do something different... yeah especially if you want to use wireless sound.

I bought an mp3 player as a result of all of the ads littering youtube and spotify. Back when i bought this in 2023, it worked as intended. It was shorted out in a storm and i contacted the company as requested. Their customer service is impeccable. I got a reply hours later, and after sending an invoice had it replaced. I highly recommend this company for their stellar customer support and the functionality of their products. Review of product — Pros: This player is one of the best I have ever had. Most mp3 players for me were too loud, too uncomfortable and too short in battery life. I cant say much about the mp4 aspect, but i can tell you the screen is great for displaying general information. It has a small square space that you can add an image too. It’s very simple to set up. I personally do not use playlists and instead folders, so i’m sorry that i cant speak for playlist support. One thing i wasn’t actually expecting is that it supports lyrics. The battery life is outrageous. It lasts me all day, and even when i return home it still has some. Its about the size of your palm, its a little heavy but its not a nightmare that weighs down. I actually forgot i had it in my pocket when i went out shopping for 4+ hours. Its about as heavy as a thin phone, maybe less. If you’re wondering if theres any lag— Its nearly unnoticeable. I have about four hundred songs and theres no lag yet. It plays songs almost immediately, and ive had no issues in that regard. The sound is crisp— amazing for a portable little thing. It’s made me notice small parts of music i haven’t appreciated before. Sometimes i just lay down a listen. I’m never turning back personally. Now that I’ve had a taste of good audio i can tell when audio is muffled. A blessing and a curse, haha! Mostly a blessing. Cons: its not waterproof. At all. Not even water resistant. My thoughts are that this is likely to avoid pressure and too much of a humid environment. Then again, I dont think you should be using a DAP in a pool. If you do want that, this isnt for you. The edges are kind of sharp, so be incredibly careful not to drop this on your foot or anywhere near your soft squishy parts or you might regret that. Dont grip it like a maniac either, thats probably gonna hurt ya. I’ve also heard playlist support is a problem, so i suggest looking into that before purchasing. If you drop it, it might damage the battery. Though, mine was completely fine, so i’m not sure. Not much cons. All and all, if there was a rating higher than five stars, i would give them all the stars i can. Amazing!

This is a great little audio player that’s very easy to use. I connected it to my computer, dragged my iTunes library onto the player, and then synced it via USB to the audio system in my car. The volume and skip controls on the steering wheel let you choose which songs to play, while the artist and song titles are displayed on the car stereo’s LCD screen. Plus, since it’s plugged into the USB port, it charges while in use. The sound quality is excellent, too.

Great little MP3 player with impressive sound quality! The Bluetooth 5.2 connection is quick and reliable, and the included 64GB card is a nice bonus. I love that it supports expandable storage up to 512GB, making it easy to carry my entire music library. Excellent value for the price!

Really love my Surfans. We've been using it almost six years now and it's still going strong. They'll tell you you can only add a 500-gig memory card, but we have a terabyte in there now and it works fine. There are a couple problems I wonder if they've fixed for the newest model. (If you know, please say so.) 1. It can only count to 15,000. If you put more than 15,000 songs on it, the random feature will ignore all songs starting with #15,001. We don't use random all that much (we play the albums we want to play) but it would be better if all the music was included when we did. 2. No search function. Not sure how to fix that without adding something awkward and expensive like a keyboard or voice functionality, but it would be a great feature if they can crack it. 3. The type can be hard to read. Especially when it appears over an album image. The interface can require a lot of scrolling, but if you're smart, you can arrange your music on the card in a way to fix that. Just nest your music (for instance, I don't have all the artists in the top folder, but organized first in fewer folders by letter). Be deliberate and it'll be fine. Anyway, big fan of my Surfans. The missing fifth star represents room to grow, not disatisfaction. The price is competitive. It fits fine in a pocket or a nook in a car. The bluetooth and wired options are both fully functional. It's a piece of cake you can both have and eat.

Lo primero hay 2 versiones, una con el micro USB antiguo como sale en la fotos y otra con USB-C, se puede leer esto en foros, a mi me ha llegado desde Amazon la nueva del USB-C. Me gusta el buen sonido pero no quiero gastarme mucho dinero en ello. Este es el ideal para esta situación. Lo estoy probando con unos cascos Sennheiser HD 599, que no son muy caros pero son decentes, y espectacular. Pistas Ogg de 320kbps. No suena enlatado, y mucho mejor que cualquier iPod Classic, tengo el 5a gen y este Surfans le gana en calidad de sonido. El sistema operativo trae muchas opciones y me gusta, está diseñado bien para audiófilos. La calidad de construcción es normalilla, y la rueda no es del todo buena la experiencia aunque se puede usar bien. Yo no usaría este aparato para hacer deporte, lo voy a usar en casa.

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This is a simple MP3 player that sounds good and is easy to use.

This is an awesome DAP. No need for apps, logins. Does exactly what it needs to do in an exceptional way for such a reasonable price. If there is one drawback and it’s irrelevant really, it’s that you cannot control sound unless screen is active. A small issue that is easily overcome. It’s hardy, it’s battery life is brilliant and I’d fully endorse this as a great entry and beyond app. Buy it. Then see if you need an upgrade. I’d guarantee you won’t. Well done Surfans.

Built quality, Sound and Battery everything is good, value for money.