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Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 20 vs Kanto YU4

What BeoLit 20 does better (3) and where YU4 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 20
Bang & Olufsen · 2020BeoLit 20
5.6Score
3 advantages≈ $580
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Kanto YU4
Kanto · 2022YU4
1 advantage
7.2Sound6.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

BeoLit 20YU4
230 × 189125140 × 220190
BeoLit 20YU4Difference
Height189 mm220 mm−31 mm
Width230 mm140 mm+90 mm
Depth125 mm190 mm−65 mm
Weight2,700 g3,200 g−500 g

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

Why is BeoLit 20 better than YU4?

  1. Weight2,700 g vs 3,200 g+19%
  2. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 4+5%
  3. Lowest frequency37 Hz vs 60 Hz+62%

Why is YU4 better than BeoLit 20?

  1. aptXNo · BeoLit 20: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power70 W70 W
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency37 Hz60 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h—
Battery capacity3,200 mAh—
Charging time3 h—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.24
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Optical input—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight2,700 g3,200 g
Width230 mm140 mm
Height189 mm220 mm
Depth125 mm190 mm
Colours—White
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
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