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Edifier ED-QD35-BK vs Marshall Acton III

What ED-QD35-BK does better (2) and where Acton III wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Edifier ED-QD35-BK
Edifier · 2023ED-QD35-BK
2 advantages≈ $200
vs
Marshall Acton III
Marshall · 2022Acton III
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $190
Higher score
6.9Sound6.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

ED-QD35-BKActon III
263 × 165133260 × 170150
ED-QD35-BKActon IIIDifference
Height165 mm170 mm−5 mm
Width263 mm260 mm+3 mm
Depth133 mm150 mm−17 mm
Weight2,640 g2,850 g−210 g

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

Why is ED-QD35-BK better than Acton III?

  1. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  2. Weight2,640 g vs 2,850 g+8%

Why is Acton III better than ED-QD35-BK?

  1. Output power40 W vs 60 W+50%
  2. Lowest frequency60 Hz vs 45 Hz+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver size76.2 mm—
Output power40 W60 W
Speaker channels—Stereo
Lowest frequency60 Hz45 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)—No
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
LE Audio—Yes
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
HDMI eARC / ARC—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight2,640 g2,850 g
Width263 mm260 mm
Height165 mm170 mm
Depth133 mm150 mm
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx0
Features
Light effectsYes—
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