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9.6Sound6.8
9.7Connectivity4.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
M90Kilburn III
| M90 | Kilburn III | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 212 mm | 150 mm | +62 mm |
| Width | 133 mm | 273 mm | −140 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 169 mm | +56 mm |
| Weight | 6,050 g | 2,800 g | +3,250 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is M90 better than Kilburn III?
- Output power100 W vs 50 W2×
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Kilburn III: No
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- LDACYes · Kilburn III: No
- Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
Why is Kilburn III better than M90?
- Weight6,050 g vs 2,800 g2.2×
- Lowest frequency50 Hz vs 45 Hz+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Output power | 100 W | 50 W |
| Speaker channels | — | 2.0 |
| Channel count | — | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 50 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 50 h |
| Charging time | — | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 20 min → 8 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, SBC | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| Auracast | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI eARC / ARC | Yes | — |
| Optical input | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 6,050 g | 2,800 g |
| Width | 133 mm | 273 mm |
| Height | 212 mm | 150 mm |
| Depth | 225 mm | 169 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Controls | Regional Distributors | — |
