The Harley Benton DNAfx GiT Mobile II is a headphone amp and multi-effects unit aimed at players who want to practice anywhere without an amplifier. Harley Benton sums up the idea as "with the DNAfx GiT Mobile II, you can take your amplifier with you where you go"1. It carries 14 amp modeling models drawn from the DNAfx GiT Pro, Harley Benton's larger advanced amp modeling multi-effect processor, together with 14 digital effects and tone and EQ settings1. Among the amp models, the maker names a US double clean1.
What it does for a player
The Mobile II is built around silent practice. You plug the guitar in, pick one of the 14 amp models, add effects from the 14 digital effects on board, and listen through the headphone output1. Bluetooth 5.0 lets you stream music or backing tracks to the unit, so you can play along without extra cabling1. Harley Benton also lists tone and EQ settings for shaping the sound1.
Because the amp models come from the DNAfx GiT Pro, the Mobile II sits in the same family as Harley Benton's bigger multi-effects pedals. The DNAfx GiT, the first of the line, is a much larger unit: MusicRadar reported at its 2020 announcement that "onboard are 55 non-linear amp models" plus "151 effects, covering compressors, EQs, modulation, wah, pitch, delays, reverbs and more", with "up to 9 types of effects simultaneously"3. The Mobile II's 14 and 14 are a deliberately portable slice of that platform rather than a rival to the full processors.
Battery, charging and power
Power is where the Mobile II differs most clearly from its siblings. It runs from a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, with Harley Benton specifying 5 hours of operating time and a charging time of 2 hours1. Charging goes through the USB-C port, the same connection used for recording and updates1.
Battery operation is a Mobile II feature only. On the larger DNAfx GiT, Harley Benton states: "Note: Battery operation is not supported."2
For a player comparing the two, that is the practical split: the Mobile II is the one you can throw in a bag and use on a train or in a hotel room, while the bigger DNAfx units expect mains power12.
USB recording and firmware updates
The single USB-C port does three jobs: audio recording, charging and firmware updates1. As a USB interface it lets you record your playing into a computer, which makes the Mobile II usable as more than a practice tool. Harley Benton states that "firmware updates for DNAfx devices can be performed using the dedicated editor software"1, and the same statement appears on the DNAfx GiT product page2, so the Mobile II shares its update path with the rest of the DNAfx line. On the DNAfx GiT Pro, RockBoard's PedalPedia likewise notes that you can "connect to your computer to edit your patches or record your playing"4, and MusicRadar reported USB connectivity for PC and Mac editing on the original DNAfx GiT3, so computer editing alongside recording is an established part of how the family works.
How it compares in the DNAfx range
| DNAfx GiT Mobile II | DNAfx GiT | DNAfx GiT Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amp models | 14, from the GiT Pro1 | 5523 | source of the Mobile II's models1 |
| Effects | 14 digital effects1 | 1513 | larger processor in the family13 |
| Battery | rechargeable lithium-ion, 5 hours1 | not supported2 | |
| USB | USB-C1 | Type B USB, Micro USB OTG2 | computer connection for editing and recording4 |
The Mobile II is the travel-sized member of the range: fewer models and effects than the DNAfx GiT or the GiT Pro, but the only one of the three with a battery, and the only one listing Bluetooth12. For players weighing the whole family, the multi-effects type page covers where units like these sit among multi-effects pedals more broadly.
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Questions
How long does the DNAfx GiT Mobile II battery last?
Harley Benton specifies an operating time of 5 hours from the Mobile II's rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The unit charges over its USB-C port, and the maker lists a charging time of 2 hours, so a top-up between practice sessions is quick. Unlike the larger DNAfx GiT, which does not support battery operation at all, the Mobile II is designed to run untethered.
How long does the Mobile II take to charge?
The charging time is 2 hours, according to Harley Benton's product page. Charging is done through the same USB-C interface used for audio recording and firmware updates, so there is no separate charger to carry. Once charged, the battery gives about 5 hours of operating time.
Does the DNAfx GiT Mobile II have Bluetooth?
Yes. Harley Benton lists Bluetooth 5.0 on the Mobile II, which lets you stream backing tracks or music to the unit alongside your guitar signal. That pairs with the headphone output for silent practice: play along with material from your phone without any cables between the two.
Can the DNAfx GiT Mobile II be used as a USB audio interface?
Yes. Harley Benton describes the Mobile II's USB-C port as an interface for audio recording, as well as for charging and firmware updates. That means you can plug it into a computer and record your playing directly, in addition to practising through headphones.
Which amp models does the Mobile II share with the DNAfx GiT Pro?
The Mobile II carries 14 amp modeling models taken from the DNAfx GiT Pro, Harley Benton's larger advanced amp modelling multi-effect processor. Harley Benton names the US double clean among them. The Mobile II pairs those 14 amp models with 14 digital effects, a scaled-down selection compared with the bigger DNAfx units.
Sources (4)
- DNAfx GiT Mobile II, Harley Benton
- DNAfx GiT, Harley Benton
- Harley Benton's DNAfx GiT Multi-FX promises stunning bang-for-buck, MusicRadar, 2020-08-13
- DNAfx GiT Pro by Harley Benton, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
