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Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 20 vs Cambridge Audio L/R S

What BeoLit 20 does better (2) and where L/R S wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 20
Bang & Olufsen · 2020BeoLit 20
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ $580
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Cambridge Audio L/R S
Cambridge Audio · 2026L/R S
4 advantages≈ $540
7.2Sound9.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

BeoLit 20L/R S
230 × 189125134 × 226180
BeoLit 20L/R SDifference
Height189 mm226 mm−37 mm
Width230 mm134 mm+96 mm
Depth125 mm180 mm−55 mm
Weight2,700 g3,000 g−300 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is BeoLit 20 better than L/R S?

  1. Weight2,700 g vs 3,000 g+11%
  2. Lowest frequency37 Hz vs 55 Hz+49%

Why is L/R S better than BeoLit 20?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · BeoLit 20: Yes
  2. Output power70 W vs 100 W+43%
  3. aptXNo · BeoLit 20: Yes
  4. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 24,000 Hz+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power70 W100 W
Lowest frequency37 Hz55 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz24,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h—
Battery capacity3,200 mAh—
Charging time3 h—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.2—
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Optical input—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight2,700 g3,000 g
Width230 mm134 mm
Height189 mm226 mm
Depth125 mm180 mm
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
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