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Audio Pro A38 vs Ruark R3S

What A38 does better (3) and where R3S wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Pro A38
Audio Pro · 2022A38
3 advantages≈ $860
vs
Ruark R3S
Ruark · 2023R3S
4.7Score
1 advantage≈ $950
Higher score
5.5Connectivity6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

A38R3S
190 × 832210420 × 167220
A38R3SDifference
Height832 mm167 mm+665 mm
Width190 mm420 mm−230 mm
Depth210 mm220 mm−10 mm
Weight7,500 g5,300 g+2,200 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is A38 better than R3S?

  1. Output power150 W vs 30 W5×
  2. Lowest frequency32 Hz vs 40 Hz+25%
  3. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%

Why is R3S better than A38?

  1. Weight7,500 g vs 5,300 g+42%
Specifications

Side by side

Ruark R3SRuark R3S≈ $9504.7
Sound
Output power150 W30 W
Lowest frequency32 Hz40 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.2
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Optical inputYesYes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify Connect—Yes
MultiroomYes—
Voice assistant built inYesYes
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight7,500 g5,300 g
Width190 mm420 mm
Height832 mm167 mm
Depth210 mm220 mm
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