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Marshall Acton IV vs Soundcore Rave 3S A31A3012

What Acton IV does better (2) and where Rave 3S A31A3012 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Acton IV
Marshall · 2026Acton IV
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $300
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Soundcore Rave 3S A31A3012
Soundcore · 2025Rave 3S A31A3012
1 advantage≈ $270
Dimensions

Size comparison

Acton IVRave 3S A31A3012
260 × 171150300 × 504280
Acton IVRave 3S A31A3012Difference
Height171 mm504 mm−333 mm
Width260 mm300 mm−40 mm
Depth150 mm280 mm−130 mm

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

Why is Acton IV better than Rave 3S A31A3012?

  1. Highest frequency38,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+90%
  2. Lowest frequency37 Hz vs 40 Hz+8%

Why is Rave 3S A31A3012 better than Acton IV?

  1. Output power110 W vs 200 W+82%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size101.6 mm—
Output power110 W200 W
Speaker channelsStereo—
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency37 Hz40 Hz
Highest frequency38,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoYes—
Noise control
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life—12 h
Mains poweredYes—
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
AuracastYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Spotify ConnectYes—
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight2,650 g—
Width260 mm300 mm
Height171 mm504 mm
Depth150 mm280 mm
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effects—Yes
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