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Sonos Five vs Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2

Sonos Sonos FiveSonos
Sonos Five

2020 · $549 today

7657
Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2

2018 · $1,950 today

7249
SoundAssistantConnectivityFeaturesDesignValue
Sonos FiveBang & Olufsen Beosound 2

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Why Sonos Five is better

  • Weight: 6360 g vs 9600 g(51% less)

Why Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2 is better

No standout numeric advantages.

Verdict

Sonos Five leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpecSonos FiveBang & Olufsen Beosound 2
Audio
Driver Configuration3 tweeters + 3 mid-woofers360-degree woofer, midrange, tweeter
Amplifiers6 dedicated Class-D
Amplifier Power480W
Assistant
Voice AssistantNone built-in (app control)Google Assistant (via app)
Trueplay TuningYes (iOS)
MultiroomB&O app / Chromecast
Connectivity
Wi-Fi802.11 b/g/n802.11 b/g/n/ac
EthernetYes
Line-in3.5mm (adapter)
BluetoothYes (aptX)
Design
Weight6360 g9600 g
Height17.4 in