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8.2Sound6.1
Why is S880DB MKII better than The Groove XL?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · The Groove XL: No
- LDACYes · The Groove XL: No
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 24,000 Hz+67%
- Lowest frequency50 Hz vs 65 Hz+30%
Why is The Groove XL better than S880DB MKII?
- Output power12 W vs 40 W3.3×
- Weight6,270 g vs 1,630 g3.8×
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver size | 95.2 mm | — |
| Output power | 12 W | 40 W |
| Lowest frequency | 50 Hz | 65 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 24,000 Hz |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 17 h |
| Mains powered | — | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Optical input | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 6,270 g | 1,630 g |
| Width | — | 259 mm |
| Height | — | 109 mm |
| Depth | — | 86 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Remote control | — | Yes |









