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9.6Build & features2.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
PULSE 6Kilburn III
| PULSE 6 | Kilburn III | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 264 mm | 150 mm | +114 mm |
| Width | 132 mm | 273 mm | −141 mm |
| Depth | 106 mm | 169 mm | −63 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is PULSE 6 better than Kilburn III?
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
- Bluetooth version6 vs 5.3+13%
- Dust protection (IP)6 vs 5+20%
- Lowest frequency42 Hz vs 45 Hz+7%
Why is Kilburn III better than PULSE 6?
- Battery life12 h vs 50 h4.2×
- Output power40 W vs 50 W+25%
- StereoNo · PULSE 6: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 101.6 mm |
| Output power | 40 W | 50 W |
| Speaker channels | Mono | 2.0 |
| Channel count | — | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 42 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 50 h |
| Charging time | — | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 20 min → 8 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | — | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| Auracast | — | Yes |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 2,800 g |
| Width | 132 mm | 273 mm |
| Height | 264 mm | 150 mm |
| Depth | 106 mm | 169 mm |
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
| Light effects | Yes | — |
