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Kanto YU6 vs Sony SRS-XP500

What YU6 does better (0) and where SRS-XP500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Kanto YU6
Kanto · 2021YU6
0 advantages≈ $820
vs
Sony SRS-XP500
Sony · 2021SRS-XP500
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $550
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Dimensions

Size comparison

YU6SRS-XP500
175 × 272205275 × 572295
YU6SRS-XP500Difference
Height272 mm572 mm−300 mm
Width175 mm275 mm−100 mm
Depth205 mm295 mm−90 mm

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

Why is YU6 better than SRS-XP500?

YU6 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SRS-XP500 better than YU6?

  1. Bluetooth version4 vs 5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Kanto YU6Kanto YU6≈ $820
Sony SRS-XP500Sony SRS-XP500≈ $5505.2
Sound
Output power100 W—
Speaker channels2.0—
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency50 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life—20 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version45
Bluetooth codecsaptX, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Optical inputYes—
Design & build
Weight5,200 g—
Width175 mm275 mm
Height272 mm572 mm
Depth205 mm295 mm
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Features
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effects—Yes
Remote controlYes—
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