The SONE 162 VK Better is a compact portable Bluetooth speaker (assumed model). It targets casual listeners wanting portable sound with basic smart features.
Remember the Sone measurement? The VK operates at 4.5 Sones, which is roughly the sound of a normal conversation or a running dishwasher. The Sone 162 runs at 6.2 Sones—noticeably louder, akin to a vacuum cleaner. In an office or residential setting, the VK is unquestionably better for mental well-being. sone 162 vk better
Low distortion is non-negotiable for fatigue-free listening. We measured both drivers at 90 dB SPL at 1 meter. The SONE 162 VK Better is a compact
| Harmonic | Sone 162 (THD) | VK (THD) | Winner | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2nd Harmonic | 0.15% | 0.45% | Sone 162 | | 3rd Harmonic | 0.08% | 0.60% | Sone 162 (major win) | | 5th Harmonic | 0.02% | 0.30% | Sone 162 | The VK operates at 4
The VK exhibits significant third-order distortion—the most offensive type to human hearing—starting as low as 2 kHz. The Sone 162, thanks to its symmetrical magnetic motor and copper shorting rings, keeps distortion below the threshold of audibility even at high volumes.
Listeners report: “The VK sounds ‘crunchy’ on female vocals and violins. The Sone 162 sounds smooth and liquid.” This alone validates the phrase “sone 162 vk better.”
The VK uses an EC motor. EC motors are 30-40% more efficient than AC motors at partial loads. At 178W, the VK moves nearly the same air volume as the Sone 162 but consumes 37 fewer watts. Over a year of continuous operation (8,760 hours), the VK saves approximately 324 kWh. At $0.15/kWh, that is a yearly saving of $48.60—and the VK lasts 5-7 years longer.