Packaging and Accessories

The HiBy R5 (Gen 2) DAP and Lasya IEMs arrived together, and I was surprised by the in two dimensions larger packaging for the Lasya. But it soon made sense as the form factor of the R5 Gen 2 is closer to a phone, which not only makes the flatter product box more convenient as it means more boxes fit into a shipping crate or onto a pallet for overseas transportation. HiBy must definitely like blue, with the product box again adopting a darker blue base with the company and product name on the front. Perhaps HiBy decided to re-use older packaging as there is no mention of Gen 2 anywhere on the back either, which instead has contact information for HiBy and some warnings about the internal battery in multiple languages. More branding is on the sides, and as there is no seal, the top is lifted up to access the contents inside. The thick cardboard and a soft inner lining protect the contents on their way to you.


The DAP is in thick foam on the sides and has pre-installed screen protectors with a peel-off sticker alerting you to remove them, which is nice for those who want to have a screen protector, and the absence of any information on what the display glass is made out of means it's probably best to keep the screen protectors on the front and back alike. There's a pull tab to lift up the foam sheet and access the accessories in the bottom, including a cardboard pamphlet that is a handy multi-language quick start guide for initial setup and usage; QC verification card, warranty card you will hopefully not have to use anytime soon, and another screen protector, which is generous of HiBy and means the pre-installed one may be replaced down the line.


Given this is my first DAP review, I was not sure what to expect going in. But even a cursory search for what comes with other DAPs shows a protective case is not all that common, at least not as much as the charging cable, which is a given and the usual short USB Type-A to Type-C cable to charge the internal battery. It does come with gold-plated connectors for oxidation resistance, so that's something. The case is made out of polyurathane marketed as PU leather, or just leather in some zealous circumstances. It is available in a few different color options—orange, Tiffany Blue, and red—as an optional purchase for $25, but the DAP itself comes with this dark blue case in the box. It is ~2 mm thick and feels sturdy, with well-executed stitching to complete the look along with the leather-style texture on the outside. Notice the various cutouts, but we'll see how it fits the DAP on the next page.