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Edifier ED-S300 vs Marshall Acton IV

What ED-S300 does better (1) and where Acton IV wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Edifier ED-S300
Edifier · 2025ED-S300
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $290
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Marshall Acton IV
Marshall · 2026Acton IV
8.9Score
4 advantages≈ $300
8.8Sound9.4
8.6Connectivity5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

ED-S300Acton IV
351 × 204231260 × 171150
ED-S300Acton IVDifference
Height204 mm171 mm+33 mm
Width351 mm260 mm+91 mm
Depth231 mm150 mm+81 mm
Weight6,230 g2,650 g+3,580 g

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

Why is ED-S300 better than Acton IV?

  1. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 38,000 Hz+5%

Why is Acton IV better than ED-S300?

  1. Weight6,230 g vs 2,650 g2.4×
  2. Output power80 W vs 110 W+38%
  3. Driver size31.8 mm vs 101.6 mm3.2×
  4. Lowest frequency48 Hz vs 37 Hz+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Edifier ED-S300Edifier ED-S300≈ $2909.0
Sound
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size31.8 mm101.6 mm
Output power80 W110 W
Speaker channelsStereoStereo
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency48 Hz37 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz38,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)—No
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB-CYes—
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
AirPlayYes—
Spotify Connect—Yes
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight6,230 g2,650 g
Width351 mm260 mm
Height204 mm171 mm
Depth231 mm150 mm
Features
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
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