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