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Dimensions
Size comparison
Monitor Reference 2ATUFTON
| Monitor Reference 2A | TUFTON | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 290 mm | 350 mm | −60 mm |
| Width | 175 mm | 229 mm | −54 mm |
| Depth | 205 mm | 163 mm | +42 mm |
| Weight | 4,400 g | 4,900 g | −500 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Monitor Reference 2A better than TUFTON?
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
- Weight4,400 g vs 4,900 g+11%
- Lowest frequency38 Hz vs 40 Hz+5%
Why is TUFTON better than Monitor Reference 2A?
TUFTON has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Output power | — | 80 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | Stereo |
| Channel count | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 38 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 20 h |
| Mains powered | No | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX, SBC | aptX |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | Yes | Yes |
| LDAC | No | No |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Optical input | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 4,400 g | 4,900 g |
| Width | 175 mm | 229 mm |
| Height | 290 mm | 350 mm |
| Depth | 205 mm | 163 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IPX2 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx2 |
| Colours | Black | — |
