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Gembird SPK-BT-17 vs Kanto YU

What SPK-BT-17 does better (0) and where YU wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Gembird SPK-BT-17
Gembird · 2022SPK-BT-17
0 advantages≈ $13
vs
Kanto YU
Kanto · 2022YU
2 advantages
Dimensions

Size comparison

SPK-BT-17YU
230 × 9595140 × 220190
SPK-BT-17YUDifference
Height95 mm220 mm−125 mm
Width230 mm140 mm+90 mm
Depth95 mm190 mm−95 mm

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

Why is SPK-BT-17 better than YU?

SPK-BT-17 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is YU better than SPK-BT-17?

  1. aptXNo · SPK-BT-17: Yes
  2. Lowest frequency100 Hz vs 60 Hz+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power—70 W
Speaker channels2.0—
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency100 Hz60 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—4.2
Bluetooth codecsSBCaptX, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Design & build
Weight560 g—
Width230 mm140 mm
Height95 mm220 mm
Depth95 mm190 mm
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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