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Block Oslo vs Kanto YU

What Oslo does better (1) and where YU wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Block Oslo
Block · 2022Oslo
1 advantage≈ $710
vs
Kanto YU
Kanto · 2022YU
2 advantages
Dimensions

Size comparison

OsloYU
410 × 520410140 × 220190
OsloYUDifference
Height520 mm220 mm+300 mm
Width410 mm140 mm+270 mm
Depth410 mm190 mm+220 mm

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

Why is Oslo better than YU?

  1. Lowest frequency45 Hz vs 60 Hz+33%

Why is YU better than Oslo?

  1. aptXNo · Oslo: Yes
  2. Highest frequency18,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Block OsloBlock Oslo≈ $710
Sound
Output power—70 W
Lowest frequency45 Hz60 Hz
Highest frequency18,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.24.2
Bluetooth codecsSBCaptX, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight18,500 g—
Width410 mm140 mm
Height520 mm220 mm
Depth410 mm190 mm
ColoursBrown—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairingYes—
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