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  3. Monitor Reference 3A vs Hyperboom

Magnat Monitor Reference 3A vs Ultimate Ears Hyperboom

What Monitor Reference 3A does better (3) and where Hyperboom wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Magnat Monitor Reference 3A
Magnat · 2021Monitor Reference 3A
3 advantages≈ $320
vs
Ultimate Ears Hyperboom
Ultimate Ears · 2024Hyperboom
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ $320
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Dimensions

Size comparison

Monitor Reference 3AHyperboom
205 × 335252190 × 360190
Monitor Reference 3AHyperboomDifference
Height335 mm360 mm−25 mm
Width205 mm190 mm+15 mm
Depth252 mm190 mm+62 mm
Weight6,400 g5,900 g+500 g

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

Why is Monitor Reference 3A better than Hyperboom?

  1. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz2×
  2. aptXYes · Hyperboom: No
  3. Lowest frequency34 Hz vs 45 Hz+32%

Why is Hyperboom better than Monitor Reference 3A?

  1. Weight6,400 g vs 5,900 g+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Magnat Monitor Reference 3AMagnat Monitor Reference 3A≈ $320
Ultimate Ears HyperboomUltimate Ears Hyperboom≈ $3206.1
Sound
Output power—80 W
Speaker channels2.0—
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency34 Hz45 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life—24 h
Charging time—2.5 h
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5
Bluetooth codecsaptX, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Optical inputYesYes
Smart & streaming
Multiroom—Yes
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight6,400 g5,900 g
Width205 mm190 mm
Height335 mm360 mm
Depth252 mm190 mm
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
ColoursBlackBlack
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
Remote controlYes—

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