Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 vs KEF LSX II LT
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5
2023 · $1,399 today
7768
KEF LSX II LT
2023 · $999 today
8070
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 is better
- Bluetooth: 5.1 vs 5.0 aptX HD(higher)
Why KEF LSX II LT is better
- Weight (kg): 3.1 (each) vs 5.3(1.7× less)
- Colors: 3 vs 2(50% more)
Verdict
KEF LSX II LT leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 | KEF LSX II LT |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Drivers | 2 woofers, 2 tweeters | Uni-Q coaxial 2-way x2 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Battery life (hrs) | 12 | — |
| Amplifier power (W) | — | 200 (per pair) |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | 802.11ac dual-band | 802.11ac dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1● | 5.0 aptX HD |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Features | ||
| Voice assistants | None built-in (phone assistant only) | None built-in (phone assistant only) |
| Multiroom platform | Bang & Olufsen app | KEF Connect app |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight (kg) | 5.3 | 3.1 (each)● |
| Colors | 2 | 3● |