Though both speakers USB and Bluetooth speakers are used for listening to music and audio, they both are two distinct devices, which have their features, advantages, and disadvantages.
USB speakers vs Bluetooth speakers
The difference between USB speakers and Bluetooth speakers is that the USB speakers are connected to the devices via USB cables or USB ports, on the other hand, the Bluetooth speakers are connected to the devices via a wireless network.
USB speakers are the speakers which use wires, USB cables, or USB portals to connect with other devices, which have a USB portal, such as mobile phones, computers, laptops, etc.
They contain an amplifier and loudspeakers in them. It has short-range connectivity with the other devices.
Comparison Table
| Parameters of Comparison | USB Speakers | Bluetooth Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | It uses wires, or USB cables to connect with devices with USB ports, to listen to audio or music. | It is a set of amplifiers and loudspeakers with wireless communication technology, which can be connected with Bluetooth-enabled devices to listen to audio or music. |
| Range | The connectivity range depends on the length of the wire | Short-range wireless network |
| Sound Quality | Normally better than Bluetooth speakers | Good sound quality, but decreases when taken far from the connected device. |
| Portability | Less portable than Bluetooth speakers | More portable than USB speakers as there are no extra wires and cables. |
| Power consumption | They don’t need separate batteries or power consumption as they consume power from the connected device itself. | They consume more power than USB speakers |
What is USB Speakers?
A USB speaker is a device that contains a set of amplifiers and loudspeakers to play audio, it connects with other devices using cables or wires. Any device which has a USB portal can be connected with a USB speaker to play audio and music.
- The power consumption of a USB speaker is generally low, which means it does not consume much power. Also, it charges itself through the device it is connected with so it does not have to be charged separately.
- It works with wires and cables which makes it easy to use and less complicated as compared to wireless speakers.
What is Bluetooth Speakers?
A Bluetooth speaker is a device that converts electric signals to audible sound after connecting to any Bluetooth-enabled device by wireless communication technology. It can be connected to any device which is enabled by Bluetooth technology for playing sounds.
- The power consumption of a Bluetooth speaker depends on the quality and the company itself. It can be charged using normal Type A, B, C chargers and wireless chargers. Some Bluetooth devices also come with replaceable battery sockets.
- The fact that it is completely wireless, and does not need any cables and wires to work, makes it very portable, easy-to-use, and customer friendly which has also made it cover the mainstream market of the speakers.
Main Differences Between USB Speaker and Bluetooth Speaker
The main differences between a USB speaker and a Bluetooth speaker are that a USB speaker uses USB cables and USB ports to connect with other devices in order to play music.
- The sound quality of both the USB speakers and Bluetooth speakers is considered good, but generally the USB speakers are more reliable as to the sound quality.
- Also, in USB speakers the connectivity range can be as long as the wire. Whereas, the Bluetooth speakers can be connected only in a short range.
References
- https://www.econstor.eu/handle/10419/222113
- https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781315686424/sound-reproduction-floyd-toole
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