Q Acoustics 3030i vs KEF R3

The Q Acoustics 3030i was loved by reviewers at CNET, a highly trusted source that performs reliable in-depth testing. It did great in its "Best audio gear under $500" roundup where it was named its "Best-sounding budget speakers", which, in itself, makes it a product worth considering.

As for the KEF R3 - What Hi-Fi?, a source that conducts reliable hands-on testing, has featured it in its KEF R3 review roundup. However, it didn't make it to any of the top spots.

We examined all of the review data that we could find and first took a look at sources that reviewed both of them, like What Hi-Fi?, and found that they haven't shown a preference for either product.

Then we checked which sources liked these two Bookshelf Speakers best and found that the Q Acoustics 3030i got its highest, 10, review score from reviewers at TrustedReviews, whereas the KEF R3 earned its best score of 10 from What Hi-Fi?.