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Chord Mojo 2 (2025): The Award-Winning Portable DAC Gets Modern Connections — Without Touching Its Sound or Price

Chord’s Mojo 2 Levels Up: New 4.4mm Output & USB-C Charging Arrive — Signature Sound Remains Untouched



Black Chord Mojo 2 audio device with multicolored buttons, "Mojo 2" text, and gold headphone jack on a white background.

A Small Upgrade With Big Practical Gains


Chord Electronics has quietly refreshed its hugely popular Mojo 2 DAC/amp, adding two long-requested features:


  • A 4.4mm balanced headphone output

  • USB-C charging


Despite these changes, the company is keeping the same name and the same price: £395 / $650 / AU$799.


This is not a “Mojo 3” — it’s the Mojo 2 refined for 2025.



Why These Changes Matter


Chord says the tweaks come directly from customer feedback and the shift toward universal USB-C in modern devices.


Black Mojo 2 audio device with colorful buttons on top, set against a light gray background. Text: Mojo 2, Chord. Simple, modern design.


1. New 4.4mm Balanced Output


One of the original dual 3.5mm outputs has been swapped for a 4.4mm Pentaconn jack.This allows the Mojo 2 to drive:


  • More demanding headphones

  • Higher-end balanced IEM cables

  • Modern audiophile portables that have standardized around 4.4mm


Both headphone outputs now feature independent volume memory, letting users set different levels for different headphones — a thoughtful touch for those who switch between IEMs and full-size cans.


2. USB-C Charging & Data


The new USB-C port is switchable, meaning:


  • It can be used for data transfer

  • It can also handle charging


Chord marks this new capability with a small flash icon above the USB-C input.


What Stays the Same?


Pretty much everything else.


Chord emphasizes that the Mojo 2’s design, internals, and sound signature are unchanged.Audiophiles can expect the same:


  • Benchmark transparency

  • Eight-hour battery life

  • Palm-sized metal chassis

  • Multi-color digital controls

  • Coaxial & optical inputs

  • Micro-USB port (still included for compatibility with the Poly 2 streaming module)


This is essentially the Mojo 2 everyone already loves — just more convenient and future-proof.




A black device labeled Mojo 2 with colorful buttons and connected cables sits on a wooden surface, accompanied by an earphone. Plant in the background.


Pricing & Availability


  • New 2025 version: £395 / $650 / AU$799

  • Outgoing 2022 model: still available while stock lasts.At the time of writing, it’s down to £249 at UK retailer Peter Tyson as part of Black Friday/Cyber Monday promotions.


The updated unit keeps the same name, but the “2” is printed in bold to differentiate it visually from the older design.


Final Thoughts


Chord didn’t reinvent the Mojo 2 — because it didn’t need to.Instead, it made the DAC easier to live with by adding the two most requested features:balanced output and USB-C charging.


For existing Mojo 2 owners, the temptation will depend on whether 4.4mm or USB-C are must-haves.For new buyers, the updated model instantly becomes one of the best portable DACs under £400 — again.



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