Why is PULSE4 better than XBOOM RNC5?
- Bluetooth version4.2 vs 4+5%
Why is XBOOM RNC5 better than PULSE4?
XBOOM RNC5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 20 W | — |
| Speaker channels | Mono | — |
| Lowest frequency | 70 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | No | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | — |
| Mains powered | — | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Width | 96 mm | — |
| Height | 207 mm | — |
| Depth | 96 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IPX7 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
| Light effects | Yes | Yes |
| Remote control | — | Yes |
