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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound A5 vs JBL 4305P

What BeoSound A5 does better (3) and where 4305P wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bang & Olufsen BeoSound A5
Bang & Olufsen · 2023BeoSound A5
5.7Score
3 advantages≈ $1,500
vs
JBL 4305P
JBL · 20224305P
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ $1,400
Higher score
8.5Sound6.8
6.4Connectivity6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

BeoSound A54305P
285 × 187130210 × 336223.3
BeoSound A54305PDifference
Height187 mm336 mm−149 mm
Width285 mm210 mm+75 mm
Depth130 mm223.3 mm−93.3 mm
Weight3,700 g6,600 g−2,900 g

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

Why is BeoSound A5 better than 4305P?

  1. Output power280 W vs 150 W+87%
  2. Weight3,700 g vs 6,600 g+78%
  3. Lowest frequency32 Hz vs 45 Hz+41%

Why is 4305P better than BeoSound A5?

  1. Highest frequency23,000 Hz vs 25,000 Hz+9%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL 4305PJBL 4305P≈ $1,4007.3
Sound
Output power280 W150 W
Lowest frequency32 Hz45 Hz
Highest frequency23,000 Hz25,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life12 h—
Battery capacity9,000 mAh—
Charging time3 h—
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.1
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
USB audio—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Optical input—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Chromecast / Google CastYesYes
Spotify ConnectYesYes
MultiroomYes—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight3,700 g6,600 g
Width285 mm210 mm
Height187 mm336 mm
Depth130 mm223 mm
Protection ratingIP65—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5—
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
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