JBL Authentics 500 vs Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5
JBL Authentics 500
2023 · $599 today
8575
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5
2023 · $1,399 today
7767
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why JBL Authentics 500 is better
- Drivers: 5 (2 tweeters, 2 mid, 1 woofer) vs 2 woofers, 2 tweeters(25% more)
- Bluetooth: 5.3 vs 5.1(higher)
Why Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 is better
- Weight (kg): 5.3 vs 7.4(40% less)
Verdict
JBL Authentics 500 leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | JBL Authentics 500 | Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Drivers | 5 (2 tweeters, 2 mid, 1 woofer)● | 2 woofers, 2 tweeters |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Amplifier power (W) | 270 | — |
| Battery life (hrs) | — | 12 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | 802.11ac dual-band | 802.11ac dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3● | 5.1 |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Features | ||
| Voice assistants | Alexa + Google Assistant built-in | None built-in (phone assistant only) |
| Multiroom platform | JBL One app | Bang & Olufsen app |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight (kg) | 7.4 | 5.3● |
| Colors | 2 | 2 |