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Edifier HECATE ED-G5000 vs JBL BOOMBOX 3

What HECATE ED-G5000 does better (3) and where BOOMBOX 3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Edifier HECATE ED-G5000
Edifier · 2023HECATE ED-G5000
3 advantages≈ $330
vs
JBL BOOMBOX 3
JBL · 2023BOOMBOX 3
8.7Score
2 advantages≈ $400
Higher score
Dimensions

Size comparison

HECATE ED-G5000BOOMBOX 3
189 × 264245482.4 × 256.9199.7
HECATE ED-G5000BOOMBOX 3Difference
Height264 mm256.9 mm+7.1 mm
Width189 mm482.4 mm−293.4 mm
Depth245 mm199.7 mm+45.3 mm

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

Why is HECATE ED-G5000 better than BOOMBOX 3?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · BOOMBOX 3: No
  2. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  3. aptXYes · BOOMBOX 3: No

Why is BOOMBOX 3 better than HECATE ED-G5000?

  1. Lowest frequency70 Hz vs 40 Hz+75%
  2. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL BOOMBOX 3JBL BOOMBOX 3≈ $4008.7
Sound
Output power88 W—
Lowest frequency70 Hz40 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—24 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX HD, aptX, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Optical inputYes—
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast / Google Cast—Yes
Spotify Connect—Yes
Design & build
Width189 mm482 mm
Height264 mm257 mm
Depth245 mm200 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
ControlsRegional Distributors—
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effectsYes—
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