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Marshall Bromley 450 vs Ruark Audio MR1 MKIII

What Bromley 450 does better (3) and where Audio MR1 MKIII wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Bromley 450
Marshall · 2026Bromley 450
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $800
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Ruark Audio MR1 MKIII
Ruark · 2026Audio MR1 MKIII
4 advantages≈ $540
9.2Sound9.1

Why is Bromley 450 better than Audio MR1 MKIII?

  1. Output power400 W vs 50 W8×
  2. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5.1+4%
  3. Lowest frequency40 Hz vs 50 Hz+25%

Why is Audio MR1 MKIII better than Bromley 450?

  1. Weight12,320 g vs 4,400 g2.8×
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Bromley 450: Yes
  3. aptXNo · Bromley 450: Yes
  4. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+10%
Specifications

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Sound
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size165.1 mm—
Number of drivers4—
Output power400 W50 W
Speaker channelsStereo—
Lowest frequency40 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz22,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life40 h—
Charging time3.5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains powered—Yes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.1
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCaptX HD, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
AuracastYes—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Optical input—Yes
Design & build
Weight12,320 g4,400 g
Width—135 mm
Height—202 mm
Depth—165 mm
Protection ratingIP55—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5—
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Light effectsYes—
Remote control—Yes
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