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6.8Sound6.9
8.9Battery9.0
4.9Connectivity2.8
2.4Build & features2.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Kilburn IIIHyperboom
| Kilburn III | Hyperboom | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 150 mm | 360 mm | −210 mm |
| Width | 273 mm | 190 mm | +83 mm |
| Depth | 169 mm | 190 mm | −21 mm |
| Weight | 2,800 g | 5,900 g | −3,100 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Kilburn III better than Hyperboom?
- Battery life50 h vs 24 h2.1×
- Weight2,800 g vs 5,900 g2.1×
- Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%
Why is Hyperboom better than Kilburn III?
- Output power50 W vs 80 W+60%
- Charging time3 h vs 2.5 h+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver type | Dynamic | — |
| Driver size | 101.6 mm | — |
| Output power | 50 W | 80 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | — |
| Channel count | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 45 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 50 h | 24 h |
| Charging time | 3 h | 2.5 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 20 min → 8 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Power bank function | Yes | — |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LC3, AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | Yes | — |
| Auracast | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Optical input | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Multiroom | — | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 2,800 g | 5,900 g |
| Width | 273 mm | 190 mm |
| Height | 150 mm | 360 mm |
| Depth | 169 mm | 190 mm |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
