A/B comparison · Speakers
Elac Uni-Fi UB5 vs KEF R3
Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated May 21, 2024 Scored with 10 + 10 Amazon reviews
Elac Uni-Fi UB5 vs KEF R3 in brief
- Spec rows: Elac Uni-Fi UB5 wins 0, KEF R3 wins 1, 10 tied or not compared, of 11 rows.
- Our scores: Elac Uni-Fi UB5 8.0/10, KEF R3 8.3/10.
- Elac Uni-Fi UB5 wins: treble detail (8 vs 7), value for money (8.3 vs 7.5).
- KEF R3 wins: sound quality (8.7 vs 7.7), bass response (8.8 vs 8.5), design (9 vs 7).
- Tied: midrange clarity (8.5 each).
- Who should buy which: Pick the Elac Uni-Fi UB5 for treble detail and value for money. Pick the KEF R3 if sound quality, bass response and design matter most.
Rows won, of 11 compared Elac 0 · KEF 1 · tied or not compared 10
Datasheet · Side by side
Spec by spec
Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.
Sound & drivers
Power, electrical, physical
A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.
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From our reviews
How it scored, paired
6 aspects, two channels
Each aspect is scored 0 to 10 in our reviews, against the rest of the class.
Availability
Where they stand on price
Elac Uni-Fi UB5
The Elac Uni-Fi UB5 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the ELAC Uni-Fi 2.0 UB52.
Why this one: Direct successor in the Uni-Fi line with same 3-way design and matching 85 dB sensitivity
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