Short answer: the Audio Pro C3 ranks #1 of 1 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $330; the Audio Pro C5 MkII ranks #1 at $300. Close enough in price that the sound-quality gap is the deciding factor.
On the Audio Pro C3 side: Set treble to max and increase bass a little to get it neutral. Has a battery. Set against that: A bit muffled and missing midrange detail.
What the Audio Pro C5 MkII offers: Pretty neutral sound. Wifi. The tradeoff: No battery.
Buy the Audio Pro C3 if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Audio Pro C5 MkII if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| Audio Pro C3 | Audio Pro C5 MkII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $330 | $300 |
| Ranked | #1 of 1 in Small Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #1 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) | No Battery |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (AirPlay 2 multi-room) | Yes (AirPlay 2 multi-room) |
| Power Input | AC Power cable | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) | Partially |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs / 2.1 kg | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | Yes |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Drivers | 2" driver + 0.5" tweeter | 4" woofer, 2x 0.75" tweeters |
| Inputs | - | Bluetooth, Wifi, RCA |
| Outputs | - | Subwoofer line out |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | - | 9.8" x 5.1" x 5.9" (250 x 130 x 150 mm) |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Streaming Services | - | Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| Wifi Version | - | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) |
| Output Power | - | 41W (2x8W + 25W) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Audio Pro C3: $330 Amazon
Pros: Set treble to max and increase bass a little to get it neutral. Has a battery
Cons: A bit muffled and missing midrange detail.
Full Audio Pro C3 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 15 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Drivers | 2" driver + 0.5" tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (AirPlay 2 multi-room) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs / 2.1 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
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Audio Pro C5 MkII: $300 Amazon
Pros: Pretty neutral sound. Wifi
Cons: No battery
Full Audio Pro C5 MkII review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 9.8" x 5.1" x 5.9" (250 x 130 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 4" woofer, 2x 0.75" tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, RCA |
| Output Power | 41W (2x8W + 25W) |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out |
| Party Mode | Yes (AirPlay 2 multi-room) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | Partially |
| Streaming Services | Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Wifi Version | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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