vs
8.5Sound3.5
6.4Connectivity6.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
BeoSound A5R3S
| BeoSound A5 | R3S | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 187 mm | 167 mm | +20 mm |
| Width | 285 mm | 420 mm | −135 mm |
| Depth | 130 mm | 220 mm | −90 mm |
| Weight | 3,700 g | 5,300 g | −1,600 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BeoSound A5 better than R3S?
- Output power280 W vs 30 W9.3×
- Weight3,700 g vs 5,300 g+43%
- Lowest frequency32 Hz vs 40 Hz+25%
- Highest frequency23,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+15%
Why is R3S better than BeoSound A5?
R3S has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 280 W | 30 W |
| Lowest frequency | 32 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 23,000 Hz | 20,000 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 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Optical input | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | — |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | — |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | Yes |
| Multiroom | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant built in | — | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 3,700 g | 5,300 g |
| Width | 285 mm | 420 mm |
| Height | 187 mm | 167 mm |
| Depth | 130 mm | 220 mm |
| Protection rating | IP65 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | — |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
