Line 6
Line 6 Catalyst 200
$499.99
Best Guitar Amplifiers · head-to-head
Line 6 Catalyst 200 vs Blackstar HT-1R MkIII
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Blackstar HT-1R MkIII is cheaper at $449.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Blackstar
Blackstar HT-1R MkIII
$449.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Line 6 Catalyst 200 or Blackstar HT-1R MkIII?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Blackstar HT-1R MkIII is the cheaper at $449.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Line 6 Catalyst 200 | Blackstar HT-1R MkIII |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $499.99 | $449.99 |
| Brand | Line 6 | Blackstar |
| Released | — | — |
| Amplifier type | modeling | tube |
| Power watts | 200 | 1 |
| Speaker config | 2x12 | 1x8 |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Form factor | combo | combo |
| Onboard effects | Yes | Yes |
| Effects loop | Yes | No |
| Direct out | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone out | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 41.6 | — |
Sources — Line 6 Catalyst 200: web.archive.org (verified 2026-07-11). Blackstar HT-1R MkIII: blackstaramps.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Line 6 Catalyst 200 and Blackstar HT-1R MkIII?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Amplifier type: Line 6 Catalyst 200 modeling vs Blackstar HT-1R MkIII tube
- Power watts: Line 6 Catalyst 200 200 vs Blackstar HT-1R MkIII 1
- Speaker config: Line 6 Catalyst 200 2x12 vs Blackstar HT-1R MkIII 1x8
- Effects loop: Line 6 Catalyst 200 true vs Blackstar HT-1R MkIII false