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Edifier S880DB MKII vs Klipsch The Groove XL

What S880DB MKII does better (4) and where The Groove XL wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Edifier S880DB MKII
Edifier · 2024S880DB MKII
4 advantages
vs
Klipsch The Groove XL
Klipsch · 2024The Groove XL
4.3Score
2 advantages≈ $240
Higher score
8.2Sound6.1

Why is S880DB MKII better than The Groove XL?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · The Groove XL: No
  2. LDACYes · The Groove XL: No
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 24,000 Hz+67%
  4. Lowest frequency50 Hz vs 65 Hz+30%

Why is The Groove XL better than S880DB MKII?

  1. Output power12 W vs 40 W3.3×
  2. Weight6,270 g vs 1,630 g3.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver size95.2 mm—
Output power12 W40 W
Lowest frequency50 Hz65 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz24,000 Hz
Battery & charging
Battery life—17 h
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXNoNo
LDACYesNo
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Optical inputYes—
Design & build
Weight6,270 g1,630 g
Width—259 mm
Height—109 mm
Depth—86 mm
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Colours—Black
Features
Remote control—Yes
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