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Edifier HECATE ED-G5000 vs LG XBOOM RNC9

What HECATE ED-G5000 does better (2) and where XBOOM RNC9 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Edifier HECATE ED-G5000
Edifier · 2023HECATE ED-G5000
2 advantages≈ $330
vs
LG XBOOM RNC9
LG · 2023XBOOM RNC9
0 advantages≈ $370

Why is HECATE ED-G5000 better than XBOOM RNC9?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · XBOOM RNC9: No
  2. aptXYes · XBOOM RNC9: No

Why is XBOOM RNC9 better than HECATE ED-G5000?

XBOOM RNC9 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power88 W—
Lowest frequency70 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)—No
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5—
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
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Width189 mm—
Height264 mm—
Depth245 mm—
Colours—Black
Features
ControlsRegional Distributors—
Hands-free calls—Yes
Light effectsYes—
Remote control—Yes
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