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9.5Connectivity7.2
Why is xboom Rock better than Brutalist?
- Bluetooth version5.4 vs 5.2+4%
Why is Brutalist better than xboom Rock?
Brutalist has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 6 W | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 10 h | — |
| Charging time | 3 h | — |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| Auracast | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| AirPlay | — | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | — | Yes |
| Multiroom | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Siri | — |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | — |
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 280 g | — |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
