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Onkyo GX-30ARC vs Sony SRS-XV500

What GX-30ARC does better (0) and where SRS-XV500 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Onkyo GX-30ARC
Onkyo · 2025GX-30ARC
0 advantages≈ $280
vs
Sony SRS-XV500
Sony · 2024SRS-XV500
6.5Score
0 advantages≈ $330
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Dimensions

Size comparison

GX-30ARCSRS-XV500
146 × 220170269 × 564294
GX-30ARCSRS-XV500Difference
Height220 mm564 mm−344 mm
Width146 mm269 mm−123 mm
Depth170 mm294 mm−124 mm

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

Why is GX-30ARC better than SRS-XV500?

GX-30ARC has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SRS-XV500 better than GX-30ARC?

SRS-XV500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sony SRS-XV500Sony SRS-XV500≈ $3306.5
Sound
Output power100 W—
Speaker channels2.0Stereo
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency51 Hz—
Highest frequency22,000 Hz—
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life—25 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Optical inputYes—
Design & build
Width146 mm269 mm
Height220 mm564 mm
Depth170 mm294 mm
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Features
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effects—Yes
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