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Why is MONITOR III A.N.C. better than Stanmore IV?
- Weight250 g vs 3,990 g16×
- Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 36 Hz+80%
Why is Stanmore IV better than MONITOR III A.N.C.?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · MONITOR III A.N.C.: Yes
- Driver size32 mm vs 127 mm4×
- LDACNo · MONITOR III A.N.C.: Yes
- Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 38,000 Hz+90%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 32 mm | 127 mm |
| Output power | — | 110 W |
| Speaker channels | — | Stereo |
| Channel count | — | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 36 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 38,000 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 | LC3, AAC, SBC | LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | Yes |
| 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 | 250 g | 3,990 g |
| Width | — | 350 mm |
| Height | — | 203 mm |
| Depth | — | 185 mm |
| Foldable | Yes | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
