Comparing: BluSound NODE X and Matrix Audio element X2 Pure.
| Name | BluSound NODE X | Matrix Audio element X2 Pure |
| Image | | |
| Launch Date | 2023-05 | |
| Price | $649 | |
| Manufacturer URL | https://www.bluesound.com/products/node-x/ | |
| DAC | ESS 9028Q2M | ESS 9039Pro x2 |
| LCD | ||
| Audio Processor | ||
| OP-AMP Chip | ||
| HD-Audio Max | ||
| Internet Music Services | Amazon Music, Bugs, CustomChannels, Deezer, IDAGIO, KKBOX, Napster, Neil Young Archives, nugs.net, Pandora, Presto Music, Qobuz, QPlay, Qsic, Spotify, SOUNDMACHINE, TIDAL, Tunify | |
| Streaming | AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect | |
| Roon | Roon Ready | |
| LAN Access | SMB | |
| Multi-Room | ||
| Operating System | BluOS | |
| SSD | ||
| SSD Max Size TB | ||
| CPU | Quad 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 | |
| Internal RAM GB | ||
| Internal RAM Type | ||
| Internal Storage GB | ||
| Other Storage | ||
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | |
| WI-FI | Wi-Fi 5. 2.4+5GHz | |
| TOSLINK Optical Input | Yes | |
| Coaxial Optical Input | No | |
| Analogue Input | No | |
| Phono Input | ||
| Bluetooth Input | Yes | |
| USB Digital Input | Yes. Type A USB 2.0 | |
| XLR Output | No | |
| RCA Output | Yes | |
| USB Digital Output | Yes | |
| TOSLINK Optical Output | Yes | |
| Coaxial Optical Output | Yes | |
| HDMI Audio Output | No | |
| Headphone Output | Yes. 6.35mm | |
| IIS Audio Output | No | |
| Bluetooth Output | Yes. aptX HD | |
| Subwoofer Output | ||
| HDMI ARC | Yes | |
| XLR Specification | ||
| RCA Specification | SNR -118dB | |
| EQ | ||
| Mobile App Remote | Yes. MA Remote | |
| Bluetooth Remote | ||
| LCD Touch Control | ||
| Control Systems | Control4, Crestron, URC, RTI, ELAN, Lutron | |
| Power Supply | ||
| Rated Power (W) | ||
| Dimensions (mm) | 220x146x46 |