Music players with a click wheel are making a comeback. Fosi Audio has launched the DAP Neo, a compact metal player that went on sale on October 10, 2026, according to Techaeris.
Price
- $79.99 with a 16GB microSD card
- $119.99 with a 64GB card
- $179.99 and $219.99 for bundles with accessories
At about ₹95.75 to a dollar, $79.99 is roughly ₹7,700 before shipping and taxes. We could not confirm how the player will be sold in India.
Key specs
- Audio chip: one CS43198 DAC, with 129 mW output through a 3.5mm headphone jack
- File types: MP3, FLAC, WAV, APE, M4A and DSD
- Storage: microSD only, with cards up to 256GB supported
- Screen and controls: 2.4-inch screen with a click wheel and side buttons
- Bluetooth: SBC codec only, which is basic quality
- Battery: up to 12 hours of playback, as claimed by Fosi
- Build: metal body, 97 × 47 × 10.6 mm, under 75 grams
Fosi gives a two-year warranty on the product, according to its website.
Why people are interested
Phones play music well, but a separate player lets you listen without notifications and with a wired headphone jack. Whether that matters depends on how you listen. If you are looking for tech gifts this season, you can also see our list of Diwali gadget gifts.
Questions to think about
- Is there still a place for a separate music player when your phone already plays everything?
- Does a wired jack matter to you, or do you use wireless earbuds?
- Would you prefer a click wheel or a touchscreen on a small device?
Sources: Fosi Audio, Techaeris, Forbes and HiFi Oasis, as of October 13, 2026. Features and pricing are from the maker and reviewers.
