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6.4Connectivity3.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
BeoSound A5Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
| BeoSound A5 | Nest Hub (2nd Gen) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 187 mm | 120.4 mm | +66.6 mm |
| Width | 285 mm | 177.4 mm | +107.6 mm |
| Depth | 130 mm | 69.5 mm | +60.5 mm |
| Weight | 3,700 g | 558 g | +3,142 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BeoSound A5 better than Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?
- Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5+4%
Why is Nest Hub (2nd Gen) better than BeoSound A5?
- Weight3,700 g vs 558 g6.6×
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 280 W | — |
| Lowest frequency | 32 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 23,000 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 | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | — |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | — |
| Multiroom | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Voice assistant built in | — | Yes |
| Screen | — | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 3,700 g | 558 g |
| Width | 285 mm | 177 mm |
| Height | 187 mm | 120 mm |
| Depth | 130 mm | 70 mm |
| Protection rating | IP65 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | — |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Colours | — | Grey |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
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