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6.1Sound6.2
2.5Build & features5.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
The Groove XLMiddleton II
| The Groove XL | Middleton II | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 109 mm | 110 mm | −1 mm |
| Width | 259 mm | 230 mm | +29 mm |
| Depth | 86 mm | 98 mm | −12 mm |
| Weight | 1,630 g | 1,800 g | −170 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is The Groove XL better than Middleton II?
- Weight1,630 g vs 1,800 g+10%
- Highest frequency24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+20%
Why is Middleton II better than The Groove XL?
- Battery life17 h vs 30 h+76%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
- Lowest frequency65 Hz vs 45 Hz+44%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver type | — | Neodymium |
| Driver size | — | 76.2 mm |
| Output power | 40 W | 40 W |
| Speaker channels | — | 2.0 |
| Channel count | — | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 65 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 24,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 17 h | 30 h |
| Charging time | — | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 20 min → 10 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 1,630 g | 1,800 g |
| Width | 259 mm | 230 mm |
| Height | 109 mm | 110 mm |
| Depth | 86 mm | 98 mm |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
| Remote control | Yes | — |
