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Blackstar FLY 3 vs Yamaha THR5

6.69 in
4.96 in
Blackstar FLY 3 Guitar Amplifier
Blackstar FLY 3
10.67 in
6.57 in
Yamaha THR5 Guitar Amplifier
Yamaha THR5
Available colors
User rating
65
3.6 out of 5
65 user ratings
5 stars
23 %
4 stars
26 %
3 stars
36 %
2 stars
12 %
1 stars
1 %
69
3.9 out of 5
69 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
30 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

General

Blackstar FLY 3Blackstar FLY 3
Yamaha THR5Yamaha THR5
Amplification technologySolid StateSolid State
Cabinet shapeStraightStraight
Fullrange/bass element quantity12
Fullrange/bass element size3.0 in3.15 in

Connectivity

Blackstar FLY 3Blackstar FLY 3
Yamaha THR5Yamaha THR5
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)11
Analogue RCA stereo inputnono
Headphone outputyesyes
Jack Plug input (not microphone / pedal)01
Microphone inputnono
MIDInono
Pedal input (phone connector 6.3mm / 1/4)nono
Phone connector output (6,3mm / 1/4)01
Return/Sendnono
USBnoyes

Design

Blackstar FLY 3Blackstar FLY 3
Yamaha THR5Yamaha THR5
Colour of product
  • Beige
  • Black
  • Green
  • Red
  • White
Ivory

Dimensions

Blackstar FLY 3Blackstar FLY 3
Yamaha THR5Yamaha THR5
Width6.69 in10.67 in
Depth4.02 in4.72 in
Height4.96 in6.57 in
Weight1.98 lb4.41 lb

Audio features

Blackstar FLY 3Blackstar FLY 3
Yamaha THR5Yamaha THR5
EQ on inputyesyes
EQ (Rotary controls)yesyes
EQ controls
ISF
Tone
Power (RMS)3.0 W10.0 W
Type of effectsDelay
  • Chorus
  • Delay
  • Distortion
  • Flanger
  • Reverb

Power

Blackstar FLY 3Blackstar FLY 3
Yamaha THR5Yamaha THR5
Battery operatedyesyes
Battery type
R6
R6

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Blackstar FLY 3

          Often compared with Yamaha THR5