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Edifier ED-STXSPTS5 vs Marshall MONITOR III A.N.C.

What ED-STXSPTS5 does better (6) and where MONITOR III A.N.C. wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Edifier ED-STXSPTS5
Edifier · 2024ED-STXSPTS5
6 advantages≈ $320
vs
Marshall MONITOR III A.N.C.
Marshall · 2024MONITOR III A.N.C.
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $300
Higher score
9.5Battery9.6

Why is ED-STXSPTS5 better than MONITOR III A.N.C.?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · MONITOR III A.N.C.: No
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. aptXYes · MONITOR III A.N.C.: No
  5. LDACYes · MONITOR III A.N.C.: No
  6. Charging time1.5 h vs 2.5 h+67%

Why is MONITOR III A.N.C. better than ED-STXSPTS5?

  1. Battery life80 h vs 100 h+25%
  2. Weight347 g vs 250 g+39%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-ear—
Driver typePlanar magneticDynamic
Driver size—32 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance120 Ω35 Ω
Sensitivity94 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life80 h100 h
Battery life with ANC—70 h
Charging time1.5 h2.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, LHDC, AAC, SBCLC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight347 g250 g
FoldableYesYes
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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