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EGO SK1800E vs Marshall Acton IV

What SK1800E does better (1) and where Acton IV wins (3) — every spec side by side.

EGO SK1800E
EGO · 2026SK1800E
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $280
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Marshall Acton IV
Marshall · 2026Acton IV
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ $300
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Why is SK1800E better than Acton IV?

  1. Output power180 W vs 110 W+64%

Why is Acton IV better than SK1800E?

  1. Weight7,700 g vs 2,650 g2.9×
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · SK1800E: Yes
  3. LDACNo · SK1800E: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

EGO SK1800EEGO SK1800E≈ $2806.9
Sound
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—101.6 mm
Output power180 W110 W
Speaker channels—Stereo
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency—37 Hz
Highest frequency—38,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life50 h—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Spotify Connect—Yes
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight7,700 g2,650 g
Width—260 mm
Height—171 mm
Depth—150 mm
Protection ratingIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
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