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Dimensions
Size comparison
BeoSound A5Phantom Ultimate 108 dB
| BeoSound A5 | Phantom Ultimate 108 dB | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 187 mm | 290 mm | −103 mm |
| Width | 285 mm | 287 mm | −2 mm |
| Depth | 130 mm | 446 mm | −316 mm |
| Weight | 3,700 g | 12,300 g | −8,600 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BeoSound A5 better than Phantom Ultimate 108 dB?
- Weight3,700 g vs 12,300 g3.3×
Why is Phantom Ultimate 108 dB better than BeoSound A5?
- Output power280 W vs 1,100 W3.9×
- Lowest frequency32 Hz vs 14 Hz2.3×
- Highest frequency23,000 Hz vs 35,000 Hz+52%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 280 W | 1,100 W |
| Lowest frequency | 32 Hz | 14 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 23,000 Hz | 35,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | — |
| Battery capacity | 9,000 mAh | — |
| Charging time | 3 h | — |
| Mains powered | No | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Optical input | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | — |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | Yes |
| Multiroom | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant built in | — | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 3,700 g | 12,300 g |
| Width | 285 mm | 287 mm |
| Height | 187 mm | 290 mm |
| Depth | 130 mm | 446 mm |
| Protection rating | IP65 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | — |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
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