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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) vs Harman-Kardon Aura Studio 5

What Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) does better (0) and where Aura Studio 5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)
Bang & Olufsen · 2025Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)
8.8Score
0 advantages≈ $260
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Harman-Kardon Aura Studio 5
Harman-Kardon · 2025Aura Studio 5
3 advantages≈ $290

Why is Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) better than Aura Studio 5?

Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Aura Studio 5 better than Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)?

  1. Output power60 W vs 160 W2.7×
  2. Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.4+6%
  3. Lowest frequency54 Hz vs 45 Hz+20%
Specifications

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Sound
Output power60 W160 W
Speaker channels1.0—
Channel count1—
Lowest frequency54 Hz45 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
StereoNo—
Battery & charging
Battery life24 h—
Charging time3 h—
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.4
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYes—
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight576 g—
Width133 mm234 mm
Height46 mm306 mm
Depth133 mm234 mm
Protection ratingIP67—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7—
Dust protection (IP)6—
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effects—Yes
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