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Kanto ORA Reference Desktop Speakers vs Marshall Kilburn III

What ORA Reference Desktop Speakers does better (1) and where Kilburn III wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Kanto ORA Reference Desktop Speakers
1 advantage≈ $270
vs
Marshall Kilburn III
Marshall · 2025Kilburn III
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $300
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Dimensions

Size comparison

ORA Reference Desktop SpeakersKilburn III
100 × 175141273 × 150169
ORA Reference Desktop SpeakersKilburn IIIDifference
Height175 mm150 mm+25 mm
Width100 mm273 mm−173 mm
Depth141 mm169 mm−28 mm

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

Why is ORA Reference Desktop Speakers better than Kilburn III?

  1. Highest frequency22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+10%

Why is Kilburn III better than ORA Reference Desktop Speakers?

  1. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
  2. Lowest frequency70 Hz vs 45 Hz+56%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—101.6 mm
Output power50 W50 W
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency70 Hz45 Hz
Highest frequency22,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—50 h
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—20 min → 8 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredYesNo
Battery powered (portable)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.3
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 audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—2,800 g
Width100 mm273 mm
Height175 mm150 mm
Depth141 mm169 mm
Protection rating—IP54
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
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