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Edifier HECATE ED-G5000 vs Marshall Stanmore III

What HECATE ED-G5000 does better (4) and where Stanmore III wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Edifier HECATE ED-G5000
Edifier · 2023HECATE ED-G5000
4 advantages≈ $330
vs
Marshall Stanmore III
Marshall · 2022Stanmore III
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $300
Higher score
9.1Sound7.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

HECATE ED-G5000Stanmore III
189 × 264245350 × 203188
HECATE ED-G5000Stanmore IIIDifference
Height264 mm203 mm+61 mm
Width189 mm350 mm−161 mm
Depth245 mm188 mm+57 mm

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

Why is HECATE ED-G5000 better than Stanmore III?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Stanmore III: No
  2. Output power88 W vs 80 W+10%
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  4. aptXYes · Stanmore III: No

Why is Stanmore III better than HECATE ED-G5000?

  1. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
  2. Lowest frequency70 Hz vs 45 Hz+56%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power88 W80 W
Speaker channels—Stereo
Lowest frequency70 Hz45 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)—No
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX HD, aptX, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
LE Audio—Yes
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
HDMI eARC / ARC—Yes
Optical inputYes—
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—4,250 g
Width189 mm350 mm
Height264 mm203 mm
Depth245 mm188 mm
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx0
Features
ControlsRegional Distributors—
Light effectsYes—
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