Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 vs Devialet Mania
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5
2023 · $1,399 today
7768
Devialet Mania
2023 · $690 today
8171
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 is better
- Battery life (hrs): 12 vs 10(20% more)
Why Devialet Mania is better
- Drivers: 6 (full-range array) vs 2 woofers, 2 tweeters(50% more)
- Weight (kg): 3.9 vs 5.3(36% less)
Verdict
Devialet Mania leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 | Devialet Mania |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Drivers | 2 woofers, 2 tweeters | 6 (full-range array)● |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Battery life (hrs) | 12● | 10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | 802.11ac dual-band | 802.11ac dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Features | ||
| Voice assistants | None built-in (phone assistant only) | Amazon Alexa built-in |
| Multiroom platform | Bang & Olufsen app | Devialet app |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight (kg) | 5.3 | 3.9● |
| Colors | 2 | 2 |