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I own the X5, and no bug at all after 3 month..
DX90 has freeze problems, sound problem because of the default battery. ( http://www.head-fi.org/t/697035/ibasso-dx90-dual-sabre-1st-page-to-reformat-and-fw-download-general-information/6045#post_10627672 ) Without speaking of 5-6hours playing time max with FLAC
With my X5 + C5 Jds Labs, I use 25% battery of X5 in 8 hours FLAC play time.
Anyway, there aren't one better than the other. There is only the one you prefer in sound term. Like headphone/IEM. And I agree it's too expensive for just a wheel upgrade......
The battery on the x5 is obviously better. They even list it on the website too, but over the years x5 batteries will slowly lose its capacity whereas the dx90 is user replaceable. And I'm pretty sure the battery lasts nowhere as long as you say on the x5. Didn't even know they had the battery percentage, only an image of a battery bar, which can be inaccurate at times. Note: My 1st gen ipod touch lasts like 10 minutes on a full charge:)
And I've never had the DX90 crash or freeze on me. I have the anker 2200, and if the stock battery is the only problem then it isn't really much of a problem Also, with the se846 and x5 there is hissing going on in the background. The impedance isn't very good for low impedance IEMs like the se846.
Anyway, the main reason why I kept the dx90 over the x5 is because of the design. I like how you can shuffle through songs without having to turn it on or taking it out of your pocket. With the x5 it's easy to accidentally press it and the hold option is in the UI instead of a switch. And if you use the hold button then you can't shuffle while it's in your pocket. I found the x5 constantly switching songs when I don't want it to especially when walking. I'm the type of person who doesn't listen to half the songs on the playlist. I like how the headphone jack is on the bottom or how it's touch screen which makes it easier to navigate through songs. The controls aren't confusing and more intuitive than the x5. I can do the things I need to do faster on the dx90. And the shuffle actually feels random on the dx90 whereas the x5 feels like it's shuffling in the same order. Simple stuff like that is what made me choose the dx90 over the x5. The wheel was fun to play with though on the x5! I found myself spinning it for no reason at times.
Generally speaking, the dx90 is regarded to be a better DAP in terms of sound quality because of its dual sabre DACs, but it all comes down to your opinion in the end.