vs
6.2Sound8.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Middleton IIGX-30ARC
| Middleton II | GX-30ARC | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 110 mm | 220 mm | −110 mm |
| Width | 230 mm | 146 mm | +84 mm |
| Depth | 98 mm | 170 mm | −72 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Middleton II better than GX-30ARC?
- Lowest frequency45 Hz vs 51 Hz+13%
Why is GX-30ARC better than Middleton II?
- Output power40 W vs 100 W2.5×
- Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver type | Neodymium | — |
| Driver size | 76.2 mm | — |
| Output power | 40 W | 100 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Channel count | 2 | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 45 Hz | 51 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 22,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 30 h | — |
| Charging time | 3 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 20 min → 10 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Power bank function | Yes | — |
| Mains powered | No | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| 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 | — |
| LE Audio | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | — |
| Optical input | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 1,800 g | — |
| Width | 230 mm | 146 mm |
| Height | 110 mm | 220 mm |
| Depth | 98 mm | 170 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
