Dimensions
Size comparison
Monitor Reference 5ARockster Air 2
| Monitor Reference 5A | Rockster Air 2 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 908 mm | 589 mm | +319 mm |
| Width | 205 mm | 323 mm | −118 mm |
| Depth | 282 mm | 344 mm | −62 mm |
| Weight | 14,700 g | 14,150 g | +550 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Monitor Reference 5A better than Rockster Air 2?
- Lowest frequency25 Hz vs 47 Hz+88%
- Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+82%
Why is Rockster Air 2 better than Monitor Reference 5A?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Monitor Reference 5A: Yes
- Weight14,700 g vs 14,150 g+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | — |
| Channel count | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 25 Hz | 47 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 40,000 Hz | 22,000 Hz |
| Stereo | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 58 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 7,800 mAh |
| Mains powered | No | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX, SBC | aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | Yes | Yes |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Optical input | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 14,700 g | 14,150 g |
| Width | 205 mm | 323 mm |
| Height | 908 mm | 589 mm |
| Depth | 282 mm | 344 mm |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Features | ||
| Remote control | Yes | — |
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