4 verified differences, led by Manufacturer speaker channel layout, manufacturer audio-interface declarations and manufacturer total audio output and rating basis. Compared in full below. Not a rating.
The G560 is Logitech G's 2.1 gaming system, rated at 120 W RMS (240 W peak) with a 6.5-inch subwoofer and front/back lighting zones on the satellites. It plays over USB from a PC, Bluetooth 4.1 or a 3.5 mm AUX input, and G HUB software controls the full lighting over USB.
Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.
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Manufacturer speaker channel layout
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Sony HT-A30003.1ch (Built-in-Subwoofer)
Manufacturer specification · Speaker layout only. Amplifier channel counts, driver counts, virtual surround and accepted audio signal channels remain separate declarations. Speaker Layout — Speaker Structure: 3.1ch (Built-in-Subwoofer)
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Sony HT-A3000Optical-audio input, USB typeA,exFAT,FAT12 / 16 / 32,vFAT; SBC,AAC, LDAC
Logitech G560USB (to a PC), Bluetooth 4.1 and one 3.5 mm analogue AUX input on the back of the subwoofer
Sources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Original interface direction and receiver/profile wording retained. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish audio input. USB charging-only declarations are separate. Interface — Input and Output Terminals: Optical-audio input, USB typeA,exFAT,FAT12 / 16 / 32,vFAT; Audio Formats — BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER): SBC,AAC, LDAC
Manufacturer specification · Logitech says the G560 connects to and mixes USB, 3.5 mm and Bluetooth sources, and Easy-Switch switches between up to four connected devices. USB is required for true digital audio, LIGHTSYNC RGB and DTS:X Ultra surround sound. Bluetooth can be disabled with a recessed button next to the AUX port on the subwoofer. Input impedance >10 kΩ. 3.5 mm cable not included; USB cable included. No optical input listed; no codec published.
Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer audio output declaration and its attached source footnotes. No RMS standard, channel loading or independent measurement is inferred. Consumption and electrical input are separate. Amplifier — Power Output (Total): 250W
Manufacturer specification · Component, stand, bracket, axes and original units retained. No control-box, subwoofer or packaging measurement becomes the complete system dimension. Size & Weight — MAIN UNIT SIZE - BODY ONLY (W x H x D): 950mm X 64mm X 128mm
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Controls
Sony HT-A3000Not verified
Logitech G560Power, volume, G-key and Bluetooth pairing on the right satellite
Sources
Sony HT-A3000
No source recorded for this side.
Logitech G560
Manufacturer specification · The G-key cycles lighting brightness by default and can be programmed in G HUB to trigger applications or in-game macros. The power button is on the back of the right satellite.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer-listed box contents
Sony HT-A3000Not verified
Logitech G560Two satellite speakers, one subwoofer with power cable, USB cable and user documentation; 3.5 mm cable not included
Sources
Sony HT-A3000
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Literal inclusions and exclusions retained; an optional compatible speaker or subwoofer is not inferred to be included.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Lighting
Sony HT-A3000Not verified
Logitech G560LIGHTSYNC RGB: four lighting zones (two per speaker: front-facing and rear ambient projection), approximately 16.8 million colours; screen-to-speaker colour sampling, Audio Visualizer and developer-programmed game lighting; customised in Logitech G HUB over USB
Sources
Sony HT-A3000
No source recorded for this side.
Logitech G560
Manufacturer specification · The Audio Visualizer uses the rear lights for bass and the front lights for mids and highs. The G-key dims the lights by default.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum sound pressure level
Sony HT-A3000Not verified
Logitech G56097 dB@426B
Sources
Sony HT-A3000
No source recorded for this side.
Logitech G560
Manufacturer specification · Quoted exactly as published (shop 'Max SPL', support 'Sound Pressure Level (SPL Max)'); the '426B' reference is not explained.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer power-supply declaration
Sony HT-A3000Not verified
Logitech G560Mains AC via the subwoofer's power cord
Sources
Sony HT-A3000
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical input requirements only. Consumption watts and an adapter named in the box do not establish supply voltage or rated audio output.
Manufacturer specification · Voltage, frequency, consumption and regional plug are not published; power cable length 2200 mm per support. UK (980-001302) and US (980-001300) are separate part numbers.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio Formats — HDMI eARC
Sony HT-A3000Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,DTS HD High Resolution Audio,DTS HD Master Audio,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,DTS: X,LPCM5ch/5.1ch/7.1ch, LPCM 192kHz/24but
Logitech G560Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Audio Formats — HDMI eARC: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,DTS HD High Resolution Audio,DTS HD Master Audio,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,DTS: X,LPCM5ch/5.1ch/7.1ch, LPCM 192kHz/24but Audio Formats — HDMI eARC: Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos,Dolby Dual mono,DTS,DTS HD High Resolution Audio,DTS HD Master Audio,DTS ES,DTS 96 / 24,DTS: X,LPCM5ch/5.1ch/7.1ch, LPCM 192kHz/24but
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Details — Power consumption(on QuickStart mode)
Sony HT-A3000Less than 0.5W
Logitech G560Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Details — Power consumption(on QuickStart mode): Less than 0.5W Details — Power consumption(on QuickStart mode): Less than 0.5W
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Details — Power consumption(on Remote Start mode)
Sony HT-A3000Less than 3W
Logitech G560Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Details — Power consumption(on Remote Start mode): Less than 3W Details — Power consumption(on Remote Start mode): Less than 3W
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED
Sony HT-A3000After 20 minutes
Logitech G560Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: After 20 minutes Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: After 20 minutes
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals
Sony HT-A30000.5 W (HDMI CEC) / 3.0 W (WiFi, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected)
Logitech G560Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC) / 3.0 W (WiFi, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected) [Wi-Fi port and Ethernet port have router function which can forward audio data to some other Sony audio products.] Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC) / 3.0 W (WiFi, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected) [Wi-Fi port and Ethernet port have router function which can forward audio data to some other Sony audio products.]
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode)
Sony HT-A3000not available
Logitech G560Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): not available Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): not available
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE)
Sony HT-A30000.5 W
Logitech G560Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): 0.5 W Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): 0.5 W
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Network Function — Network Function
Sony HT-A3000Chromecast built-in,Spotify Connect,Music Service Button,Works with Google Assistant, Works with Alexa
Logitech G560Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Network Function — Network Function: Chromecast built-in,Spotify Connect,Music Service Button,Works with Google Assistant, Works with Alexa Network Function — Network Function: Chromecast built-in,Spotify Connect,Music Service Button,Works with Google Assistant, Works with Alexa
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sound options
Sony HT-A3000Not verified
Logitech G560DTS:X Ultra surround sound (USB connection required; not supported on macOS); advanced audio equalizer and subwoofer bass settings in Logitech G HUB
Sources
Sony HT-A3000
No source recorded for this side.
Logitech G560
Manufacturer specification · Logitech says full bass control needs the latest firmware downloaded through G HUB. The DTS:X software installation needs internet access.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Satellite weight (pair)
Sony HT-A3000Not verified
Logitech G5601.79 kg
Sources
Sony HT-A3000
No source recorded for this side.
Logitech G560
Manufacturer specification · For the pair of satellites: support lists '1790 g (63.14 ounce for the pair)'; the shop dimensions list 1.79 kg under 'Satellites'.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Subwoofer weight
Sony HT-A3000Not verified
Logitech G560Conflicting evidence
Sources
Sony HT-A3000
No source recorded for this side.
Logitech G560
The UK/US shop dimensions list the subwoofer at 5.5 kg (US: 12.13 lbs (5.5 kg)); the Logitech support table lists 5800 g (204.59 ounce). Not resolved by current official sources. · Manufacturer specification
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Weight
Sony HT-A3000Not verified
Logitech G560Not verified
Sources
Sony HT-A3000
No source recorded for this side.
Logitech G560
No total system weight is published; Logitech lists the satellite pair and the subwoofer separately (the subwoofer figure conflicts). No figure is summed. · Manufacturer specification
Manufacturer specification · Quoted exactly as published (shop 'Max SPL', support 'Sound Pressure Level (SPL Max)'); the '426B' reference is not explained.
Manufacturer specification · Original interface direction and receiver/profile wording retained. A Bluetooth version alone does not establish audio input. USB charging-only declarations are separate. Interface — Input and Output Terminals: Optical-audio input, USB typeA,exFAT,FAT12 / 16 / 32,vFAT; Audio Formats — BLUETOOTH® COMMUNICATION (RECEIVER): SBC,AAC, LDAC
Manufacturer specification · Logitech says the G560 connects to and mixes USB, 3.5 mm and Bluetooth sources, and Easy-Switch switches between up to four connected devices. USB is required for true digital audio, LIGHTSYNC RGB and DTS:X Ultra surround sound. Bluetooth can be disabled with a recessed button next to the AUX port on the subwoofer. Input impedance >10 kΩ. 3.5 mm cable not included; USB cable included. No optical input listed; no codec published.
Manufacturer specification · Network Function — Network Function: Chromecast built-in,Spotify Connect,Music Service Button,Works with Google Assistant, Works with Alexa Network Function — Network Function: Chromecast built-in,Spotify Connect,Music Service Button,Works with Google Assistant, Works with Alexa
Manufacturer total audio output and rating basisDifferentSources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer audio output declaration and its attached source footnotes. No RMS standard, channel loading or independent measurement is inferred. Consumption and electrical input are separate. Amplifier — Power Output (Total): 250W
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Electrical input requirements only. Consumption watts and an adapter named in the box do not establish supply voltage or rated audio output.
Manufacturer specification · Voltage, frequency, consumption and regional plug are not published; power cable length 2200 mm per support. UK (980-001302) and US (980-001300) are separate part numbers.
Details — Power consumption(on QuickStart mode)Sources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Details — Power consumption(on QuickStart mode): Less than 0.5W Details — Power consumption(on QuickStart mode): Less than 0.5W
Details — Power consumption(on Remote Start mode)Sources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Details — Power consumption(on Remote Start mode): Less than 3W Details — Power consumption(on Remote Start mode): Less than 3W
Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode)Sources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): not available Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Off Mode): not available
Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE)Sources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): 0.5 W Eco and energy saving — POWER CONSUMPTION (STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE): 0.5 W
Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATEDSources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: After 20 minutes Eco and energy saving — OFF MODE / STANDBY MODE / LOW POWER MODE ACTIVATED: After 20 minutes
Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – TerminalsSources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC) / 3.0 W (WiFi, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected) [Wi-Fi port and Ethernet port have router function which can forward audio data to some other Sony audio products.] Eco and energy saving — Power Consumption (Network Standby Mode) – Terminals: 0.5 W (HDMI CEC) / 3.0 W (WiFi, Bluetooth® connection, all terminals and networks connected) [Wi-Fi port and Ethernet port have router function which can forward audio data to some other Sony audio products.]
Manufacturer specification · Logitech says full bass control needs the latest firmware downloaded through G HUB. The DTS:X software installation needs internet access.
DTS:X Ultra surround sound (USB connection required; not supported on macOS); advanced audio equalizer and subwoofer bass settings in Logitech G HUB
LightingSources
Sony HT-A3000
No source recorded.
Logitech G560
Manufacturer specification · The Audio Visualizer uses the rear lights for bass and the front lights for mids and highs. The G-key dims the lights by default.
LIGHTSYNC RGB: four lighting zones (two per speaker: front-facing and rear ambient projection), approximately 16.8 million colours; screen-to-speaker colour sampling, Audio Visualizer and developer-programmed game lighting; customised in Logitech G HUB over USB
ControlsSources
Sony HT-A3000
No source recorded.
Logitech G560
Manufacturer specification · The G-key cycles lighting brightness by default and can be programmed in G HUB to trigger applications or in-game macros. The power button is on the back of the right satellite.
Power, volume, G-key and Bluetooth pairing on the right satellite
Manufacturer dimensions of each listed componentDifferentSources
Sony HT-A3000
Manufacturer specification · Component, stand, bracket, axes and original units retained. No control-box, subwoofer or packaging measurement becomes the complete system dimension. Size & Weight — MAIN UNIT SIZE - BODY ONLY (W x H x D): 950mm X 64mm X 128mm
Manufacturer specification · For the pair of satellites: support lists '1790 g (63.14 ounce for the pair)'; the shop dimensions list 1.79 kg under 'Satellites'.
Not listed unambiguously by the manufacturer in the cited exact-model full specification table. No driver, signal-format, charging or consumption figure is substituted. · Manufacturer specification · Literal inclusions and exclusions retained; an optional compatible speaker or subwoofer is not inferred to be included.
Show unverified (2)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
Subwoofer weightSources
Sony HT-A3000
No source recorded.
Logitech G560
The UK/US shop dimensions list the subwoofer at 5.5 kg (US: 12.13 lbs (5.5 kg)); the Logitech support table lists 5800 g (204.59 ounce). Not resolved by current official sources. · Manufacturer specification
No total system weight is published; Logitech lists the satellite pair and the subwoofer separately (the subwoofer figure conflicts). No figure is summed. · Manufacturer specification
Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 5 Sept 2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.