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Philips The Tube MS80 vs Ruark Audio MR1 MKIII

What The Tube MS80 does better (2) and where Audio MR1 MKIII wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Philips The Tube MS80
Philips · 2026The Tube MS80
8.3Score
2 advantages≈ $370
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Ruark Audio MR1 MKIII
Ruark · 2026Audio MR1 MKIII
4 advantages≈ $540
8.1Sound9.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

The Tube MS80Audio MR1 MKIII
593 × 232.5200.5135 × 202165
The Tube MS80Audio MR1 MKIIIDifference
Height232.5 mm202 mm+30.5 mm
Width593 mm135 mm+458 mm
Depth200.5 mm165 mm+35.5 mm
Weight6,800 g4,400 g+2,400 g

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

Why is The Tube MS80 better than Audio MR1 MKIII?

  1. Output power140 W vs 50 W2.8×
  2. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.1+18%

Why is Audio MR1 MKIII better than The Tube MS80?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · The Tube MS80: Yes
  2. Weight6,800 g vs 4,400 g+55%
  3. aptXNo · The Tube MS80: Yes
  4. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power140 W50 W
Speaker channels2.0—
Channel count2—
Lowest frequency50 Hz50 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz22,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliserYes—
StereoYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life24 h—
Battery capacity10,000 mAh—
Charging time3 h—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.1
Bluetooth codecsLC3, SBCaptX HD, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
AuracastYes—
USB-CYesYes
Optical input—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight6,800 g4,400 g
Width593 mm135 mm
Height232 mm202 mm
Depth200 mm165 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7—
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
Light effectsYes—
Remote control—Yes
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