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Edifier MP230 vs Yamaha WS-B1A

What MP230 does better (3) and where WS-B1A wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Edifier MP230
Edifier · 2022MP230
3.9Score
3 advantages≈ $85
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Yamaha WS-B1A
Yamaha · 2023WS-B1A
2 advantages≈ $80
Dimensions

Size comparison

MP230WS-B1A
162 × 84.596.588 × 10588
MP230WS-B1ADifference
Height84.5 mm105 mm−20.5 mm
Width162 mm88 mm+74 mm
Depth96.5 mm88 mm+8.5 mm

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

Why is MP230 better than WS-B1A?

  1. Output power20 W vs 10 W2×
  2. StereoYes · WS-B1A: No
  3. Lowest frequency70 Hz vs 75 Hz+7%

Why is WS-B1A better than MP230?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 12 h+20%
  2. Highest frequency13,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+54%
Specifications

Side by side

Edifier MP230Edifier MP230≈ $853.9
Sound
Driver size48 mm—
Output power20 W10 W
Speaker channels2.0Mono
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency70 Hz75 Hz
Highest frequency13,000 Hz20,000 Hz
StereoYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h12 h
Battery capacity2,500 mAh—
Mains poweredNo—
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Design & build
Weight850 g—
Width162 mm88 mm
Height84 mm105 mm
Depth96 mm88 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
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