Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 vs Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5
2023 · $1,399 today
7768
Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2
2018 · $1,950 today
7249
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 | Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Drivers | 2 woofers, 2 tweeters | — |
| Dolby Atmos | No | — |
| Battery life (hrs) | 12 | — |
| Driver Configuration | — | 360-degree woofer, midrange, tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | — | 480W |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | 802.11ac dual-band | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | Yes (aptX) |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | 802.11 b/g/n/ac |
| Smart Features | ||
| Voice assistants | None built-in (phone assistant only) | — |
| Multiroom platform | Bang & Olufsen app | — |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | — |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight (kg) | 5.3 | — |
| Colors | 2 | — |
| Assistant | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant (via app) |
| Multiroom | — | B&O app / Chromecast |
| Design | ||
| Height | — | 17.4 in |
| Weight | — | 9600 g |