How we scoreBlogAdvertise
Amidioheadphones · speakers · earbuds
  1. Amidio
  2. Compare
  3. SP5 FIO-SP5 vs Audio MR1 MKIII

FiiO SP5 FIO-SP5 vs Ruark Audio MR1 MKIII

What SP5 FIO-SP5 does better (1) and where Audio MR1 MKIII wins (2) — every spec side by side.

FiiO SP5 FIO-SP5
FiiO · 2025SP5 FIO-SP5
1 advantage≈ $900
vs
Ruark Audio MR1 MKIII
Ruark · 2026Audio MR1 MKIII
2 advantages≈ $540
Dimensions

Size comparison

SP5 FIO-SP5Audio MR1 MKIII
170 × 280185135 × 202165
SP5 FIO-SP5Audio MR1 MKIIIDifference
Height280 mm202 mm+78 mm
Width170 mm135 mm+35 mm
Depth185 mm165 mm+20 mm

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

Why is SP5 FIO-SP5 better than Audio MR1 MKIII?

  1. Output power80 W vs 50 W+60%

Why is Audio MR1 MKIII better than SP5 FIO-SP5?

  1. Lowest frequency65 Hz vs 50 Hz+30%
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power80 W50 W
Speaker channelsStereo—
Lowest frequency65 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz22,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)—No
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.1
Bluetooth codecs—aptX HD, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Optical input—Yes
Design & build
Weight—4,400 g
Width170 mm135 mm
Height280 mm202 mm
Depth185 mm165 mm
Features
Remote control—Yes
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare