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5.0Connectivity6.1
Why is Acton IV better than MONITOR III A.N.C.?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · MONITOR III A.N.C.: No
- Driver size101.6 mm vs 32 mm3.2×
- LDACYes · MONITOR III A.N.C.: No
- Highest frequency38,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+90%
Why is MONITOR III A.N.C. better than Acton IV?
- Weight2,650 g vs 250 g10.6×
- Lowest frequency37 Hz vs 20 Hz+85%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 101.6 mm | 32 mm |
| Output power | 110 W | — |
| Speaker channels | Stereo | — |
| Channel count | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 37 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 38,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 35 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | — | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 100 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 70 h |
| Charging time | — | 2.5 h |
| Mains powered | Yes | — |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Auracast | Yes | — |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Spotify Connect | Yes | — |
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 2,650 g | 250 g |
| Width | 260 mm | — |
| Height | 171 mm | — |
| Depth | 150 mm | — |
| Foldable | — | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
