The Shanling M5 Ultra plays AAC, MP3 and MP4 files and features a 4.7-inch HD touchscreen. Its frame is made of aluminium, with glass surfaces. It can be operated using three physical playback buttons and an illuminated volume wheel. The Ingenic X2000 platform and MTouch system provide access to files on a MicroSD card and support various playback modes, including USB DAC, DLNA, AirPlay and Bluetooth receiver mode.

The audio circuitry includes an AKM AK4499EX converter and AK4191 modulator, along with a Dual TPA6120 amplifier. Bluetooth 5.2 supports two-way operation with LDAC, aptX HD, aptX and AAC, while Wi-Fi supports DLNA, AirPlay, NAS and OTA updates. Battery life is up to 11 hours.

• File types: AAC, MP3, MP4
• Display: 4.7-inch HD touchscreen, 1280 × 720
• Construction material: Aluminium and glass
• Controls: Three physical playback buttons and an illuminated volume wheel
• Platform: Ingenic X2000
• System: MTouch
• Memory card: MicroSD
• Supported high-resolution audio files: PCM 32-bit / 768 kHz, DSD512
• Connectivity: USB, USB DAC, USB-C, 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2
• Wireless audio codecs: LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC
• Network features: DLNA, AirPlay, NAS, OTA updates
• App: Eddict Player via SyncLink
• Audio outputs: 3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced
• Audio converter: AKM AK4499EX
• Modulator: AK4191
• Amplifier: Dual TPA6120
• Maximum output power: 315 mW at 32 Ohms from the single-ended output, 1100 mW at 32 Ohms from the balanced output
• Battery: 6000 mAh
• Battery life: Up to 11 hours
• Dimensions: 120 × 75 × 19.5 mm
• Weight: 247 g
• Colour: Black