Home > Portable speaker comparison > Anker Soundcore 3 vs Sonos Sub
64points
Anker Soundcore 3
44points
Sonos Sub
£739
Comparison winner
£739
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81 facts in comparison
Anker Soundcore 3
Sonos Sub
Why is Anker Soundcore 3 better than Sonos Sub?
- 97.68% less body volume?
559.98 cm³vs24136.08 cm³ - 5 Hz lower low-frequency?
20 Hzvs25 Hz - Has a passive radiator?
- Has a battery level indicator?
- Weather-sealed (splashproof)?
- Has a rechargeable battery?
- Has USB Type-C?
- Has a sleep timer?
Why is Sonos Sub better than Anker Soundcore 3?
- Has a subwoofer?
- Supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC?
- Has a radio?
- Supports Ethernet?
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Price comparison
Sonos Sub
Sonos Sub (Gen3) The Premium Wireless Subwoofer for deep bass (Black)
£739
Sonos Sub (Gen 3) - Wireless Subwoofer Black
£750
SONOS Sub Noir Caisson de basse actif
£768
Sonos Sub (Gen 3) - Wireless Subwoofer White
£750
Sonos-Sub-Mini Subwoofer with Trueplay Tuning Technology White - [ID7010045210]
£385
Sonos Sub Mini Subwoofer in White EX-DISPLAY
£380
Sonos SUB MINI BLACK | Brand new with 2 year SONOS warranty
£419
SONOS SUB MINI - BLACK Wireless Subwoofer Surround Sound
£429
Thickened Metal Suction Cup Wall Mount for Sonos Sub Gen 3/2
$43
Thickened Metal Speaker Wall Mount with Suction Cup for Sonos Sub - Gen 3/2
$43
Thickened Metal Suction Cup Wall Mount for Sonos Sub Gen 3/2
$43
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Design
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IPX7
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sonos Sub)
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
volume
559.98 cm³
24136.08 cm³
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
drivers count
2
2
A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. More drivers may result in better sound quality.
driver unit size
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Anker Soundcore 3)
152.4 mm
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
has a neodymium magnet
✖Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
control panel placed on a device
✔Anker Soundcore 3
✔Sonos Sub
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
travel bag is included
✖Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
has a touch screen
✖Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
Sound quality
has stereo speakers
✔Anker Soundcore 3
✔Sonos Sub
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has a subwoofer
✖Anker Soundcore 3
✔Sonos Sub
Devices with a subwoofer have a higher quality, deeper bass.
highest frequency
40000 Hz
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sonos Sub)
The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
lowest frequency
20 Hz
25 Hz
The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
audio output power
2 x 8W
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sonos Sub)
Audio output power is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. High audio output power results in loud, clear sounds.
Has a passive radiator
✔Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
A passive radiator is a type of driver (speaker) that doesn't have a voice coil and a magnet. The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep bass tones.
number of microphones
1
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sonos Sub)
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a noise-canceling microphone
✖Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Anker Soundcore 3)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sonos Sub)
Signal-to-noise ratio is a measure that compares the level of a desired signal (meaningful information) to the level of background noise (unwanted signal), the bigger the less perceived noise.
Power
battery power
6700 mAh
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sonos Sub)
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Battery life
24 hours
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sonos Sub)
The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
charge time
4 hours
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sonos Sub)
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
has a battery level indicator
✔Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has a rechargeable battery
✔Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a removable battery
✖Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
has wireless charging
✖Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
operating power consumption
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Anker Soundcore 3)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sonos Sub)
How much power the device consumes when it's switched on.
annual power consumption
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Anker Soundcore 3)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sonos Sub)
The more power per year a device consumes, the less energy efficient it is, making it more costly over time.
Connectivity
multipoint count
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Anker Soundcore 3)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sonos Sub)
Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Bluetooth version
5
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sonos Sub)
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
supports Bluetooth pairing using NFC
✖Anker Soundcore 3
✔Sonos Sub
Device supports fast Bluetooth pairing using NFC so it can communicate with other devices over Bluetooth. You can fastly pair devices without entering a code by simply holding one device next to the device with which it is to be paired.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✖Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has an AUX input
✖Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack, i.e for MP3 or portable DVD/CD player.
has aptX Lossless
✖Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
has LDAC
✖Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX Adaptive
✖Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX HD
✖Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
Features
Can be used wirelessly
✔Anker Soundcore 3
✔Sonos Sub
Wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.
supports a remote smartphone
✔Anker Soundcore 3
✔Sonos Sub
This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
has voice commands
✖Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
You can use your voice to control key functions of the device and you can easily access your device without pushing any button.
Has a radio
✖Anker Soundcore 3
✔Sonos Sub
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
Has voice prompts
✔Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
With voice prompts, you will automatically receive information via audio messages –for instance, you may find out that the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
has a mute function
✖Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
works as a power bank
✖Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
The power bank feature allows you to use the battery to charge other devices, such as your smartphone.
has a sleep timer
✔Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
A sleep timer is a function that shuts off the power after a preset amount of time.
internal storage
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Anker Soundcore 3)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Sonos Sub)
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
Miscellaneous
supports pairing for stereo sound
✔Anker Soundcore 3
✖Sonos Sub
If you have a second speaker of the same type, you can pair them together to create a stereo sound setup.
Price comparison
Sonos Sub
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£739
Sonos Sub (Gen 3) - Wireless Subwoofer Black
£750
SONOS Sub Noir Caisson de basse actif
£768
Sonos Sub (Gen 3) - Wireless Subwoofer White
£750
Sonos-Sub-Mini Subwoofer with Trueplay Tuning Technology White - [ID7010045210]
£385
Sonos Sub Mini Subwoofer in White EX-DISPLAY
£380
Sonos SUB MINI BLACK | Brand new with 2 year SONOS warranty
£419
SONOS SUB MINI - BLACK Wireless Subwoofer Surround Sound
£429
Thickened Metal Suction Cup Wall Mount for Sonos Sub Gen 3/2
$43
Thickened Metal Speaker Wall Mount with Suction Cup for Sonos Sub - Gen 3/2
$43
Thickened Metal Suction Cup Wall Mount for Sonos Sub Gen 3/2
$43
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