How we scoreBlogAdvertise
Amidioheadphones · speakers · earbuds
  1. Amidio
  2. Compare
  3. BeoLit 20 vs Monitor Reference 5A

Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 20 vs Magnat Monitor Reference 5A

What BeoLit 20 does better (1) and where Monitor Reference 5A wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Bang & Olufsen BeoLit 20
Bang & Olufsen · 2020BeoLit 20
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ $580
Higher score
vs
Magnat Monitor Reference 5A
Magnat · 2021Monitor Reference 5A
3 advantages≈ $690
Dimensions

Size comparison

BeoLit 20Monitor Reference 5A
230 × 189125205 × 908282
BeoLit 20Monitor Reference 5ADifference
Height189 mm908 mm−719 mm
Width230 mm205 mm+25 mm
Depth125 mm282 mm−157 mm
Weight2,700 g14,700 g−12,000 g

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

Why is BeoLit 20 better than Monitor Reference 5A?

  1. Weight2,700 g vs 14,700 g5.4×

Why is Monitor Reference 5A better than BeoLit 20?

  1. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  2. aptXNo · BeoLit 20: Yes
  3. Lowest frequency37 Hz vs 25 Hz+48%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power70 W—
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency37 Hz25 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h—
Battery capacity3,200 mAh—
Charging time3 h—
Power bank functionYes—
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.2—
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Optical input—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight2,700 g14,700 g
Width230 mm205 mm
Height189 mm908 mm
Depth125 mm282 mm
Colours—Black
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
Remote control—Yes
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare