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Boss Katana-50 vs Yamaha THR5

18.5 in
15.67 in
Boss Katana-50 Guitar Amplifier
Boss Katana-50
10.67 in
6.57 in
Yamaha THR5 Guitar Amplifier
Yamaha THR5
Available colors
User rating
121
3.4 out of 5
121 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
18 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
17 %
1 stars
4 %
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

Boss Katana-50Boss Katana-50
Yamaha THR5Yamaha THR5
Amplification technologySolid StateSolid State
Cabinet shapeStraightStraight
Fullrange/bass element quantity12
Fullrange/bass element size12.0 in3.15 in

Connectivity

Boss Katana-50Boss Katana-50
Yamaha THR5Yamaha THR5
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)11
Analogue RCA stereo inputnono
Headphone outputyesyes
Jack Plug input (not microphone / pedal)11
Microphone inputnono
MIDInono
Pedal input (phone connector 6.3mm / 1/4)yesno
Phone connector output (6,3mm / 1/4)11
Return/Sendnono
USByesyes

Design

Boss Katana-50Boss Katana-50
Yamaha THR5Yamaha THR5
Colour of productBlackIvory

Dimensions

Boss Katana-50Boss Katana-50
Yamaha THR5Yamaha THR5
Width18.5 in10.67 in
Depth9.37 in4.72 in
Height15.67 in6.57 in
Weight25.57 lb4.41 lb

Audio features

Boss Katana-50Boss Katana-50
Yamaha THR5Yamaha THR5
EQ on inputyesyes
EQ (Rotary controls)yesyes
EQ controls
  • High
  • Low
  • Mid
Tone
Power (RMS)50.0 W10.0 W
Type of effects
  • Booster
  • Delay
  • Reverb
  • Chorus
  • Delay
  • Distortion
  • Flanger
  • Reverb

Power

Boss Katana-50Boss Katana-50
Yamaha THR5Yamaha THR5
Battery operatednoyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Boss Katana-50

          Often compared with Yamaha THR5