vs
8.0Sound7.0
6.8Connectivity5.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
BeoSound A5Capella
| BeoSound A5 | Capella | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 187 mm | 380 mm | −193 mm |
| Width | 285 mm | 200 mm | +85 mm |
| Weight | 3,700 g | 8,500 g | −4,800 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BeoSound A5 better than Capella?
- Weight3,700 g vs 8,500 g2.3×
- Output power280 W vs 200 W+40%
- Lowest frequency32 Hz vs 42 Hz+31%
- Highest frequency23,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+5%
Why is Capella better than BeoSound A5?
- aptXNo · BeoSound A5: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 280 W | 200 W |
| Speaker channels | — | 2.0 |
| Channel count | — | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 32 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 23,000 Hz | 22,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Hi-Res 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 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | aptX, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | Yes |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Optical input | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | — |
| Multiroom | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant built in | — | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 3,700 g | 8,500 g |
| Width | 285 mm | 200 mm |
| Height | 187 mm | 380 mm |
| Depth | 130 mm | — |
| Protection rating | IP65 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx5 | — |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
| Remote control | — | Yes |
