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8.0Sound7.1
6.8Connectivity2.6
Why is BeoSound A5 better than Stereo L2?
- Weight3,700 g vs 26,200 g7.1×
- Output power280 W vs 190 W+47%
- Bluetooth version5.2 vs 4.2+24%
- Highest frequency23,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+5%
Why is Stereo L2 better than BeoSound A5?
- Lowest frequency32 Hz vs 24 Hz+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 280 W | 190 W |
| Speaker channels | — | 2.0 |
| Channel count | — | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 32 Hz | 24 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 23,000 Hz | 22,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Stereo | — | 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 | 4.2 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Optical input | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | — |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | — |
| Multiroom | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 3,700 g | 26,200 g |
| Width | 285 mm | 222 mm |
| Height | 187 mm | 1,170 mm |
| Depth | 130 mm | 300 mm |
| Protection rating | IP65 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | — |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
