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9.7Sound9.2
3.0Connectivity4.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
BeoSound A9 Mk5BeoSound Balance
| BeoSound A9 Mk5 | BeoSound Balance | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 908 mm | 300 mm | +608 mm |
| Width | 701 mm | 200 mm | +501 mm |
| Depth | 415 mm | 200 mm | +215 mm |
| Weight | 14,000 g | 7,200 g | +6,800 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BeoSound A9 Mk5 better than BeoSound Balance?
- Output power1,100 W vs 850 W+29%
- Lowest frequency33 Hz vs 37 Hz+12%
- Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 23,000 Hz+9%
Why is BeoSound Balance better than BeoSound A9 Mk5?
- Weight14,000 g vs 7,200 g+94%
- Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5+19%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 1,100 W | 850 W |
| Lowest frequency | 33 Hz | 37 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 25,000 Hz | 23,000 Hz |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Optical input | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | Yes |
| Multiroom | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | — |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 14,000 g | 7,200 g |
| Width | 701 mm | 200 mm |
| Height | 908 mm | 300 mm |
| Depth | 415 mm | 200 mm |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
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