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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound A5 vs Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro

What BeoSound A5 does better (3) and where Zeppelin Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bang & Olufsen BeoSound A5
Bang & Olufsen · 2023BeoSound A5
5.7Score
3 advantages≈ $1,500
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Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Pro
Bowers & Wilkins · 2024Zeppelin Pro
1 advantage≈ $780
Dimensions

Size comparison

BeoSound A5Zeppelin Pro
285 × 187130650 × 210194
BeoSound A5Zeppelin ProDifference
Height187 mm210 mm−23 mm
Width285 mm650 mm−365 mm
Depth130 mm194 mm−64 mm

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

Why is BeoSound A5 better than Zeppelin Pro?

  1. Output power280 W vs 240 W+17%
  2. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5+4%
  3. Lowest frequency32 Hz vs 35 Hz+9%

Why is Zeppelin Pro better than BeoSound A5?

  1. Highest frequency23,000 Hz vs 24,000 Hz+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power280 W240 W
Lowest frequency32 Hz35 Hz
Highest frequency23,000 Hz24,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h—
Battery capacity9,000 mAh—
Charging time3 h—
Mains poweredNo—
Battery powered (portable)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
AirPlayYesYes
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify ConnectYesYes
MultiroomYes—
Voice assistant—Alexa
Voice assistant built in—Yes
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight3,700 g—
Width285 mm650 mm
Height187 mm210 mm
Depth130 mm194 mm
Protection ratingIP65—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5—
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
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