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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound A9 Mk5 vs JBL Boombox 3 Wi-Fi

What BeoSound A9 Mk5 does better (3) and where Boombox 3 Wi-Fi wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bang & Olufsen BeoSound A9 Mk5
Bang & Olufsen · 2023BeoSound A9 Mk5
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ $3,500
vs
JBL Boombox 3 Wi-Fi
JBL · 2023Boombox 3 Wi-Fi
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $430
Higher score
9.7Sound6.6
3.0Connectivity8.4

Why is BeoSound A9 Mk5 better than Boombox 3 Wi-Fi?

  1. Output power1,100 W vs 200 W5.5×
  2. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%
  3. Lowest frequency33 Hz vs 40 Hz+21%

Why is Boombox 3 Wi-Fi better than BeoSound A9 Mk5?

  1. Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5.3+26%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power1,100 W200 W
Lowest frequency33 Hz40 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Dolby Atmos—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—24 h
Charging time—4.5 h
Power bank function—Yes
Mains poweredYesNo
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.25.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Optical inputYes—
EthernetYes—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Chromecast / Google CastYesYes
Spotify ConnectYesYes
Voice assistantGoogle AssistantAlexa
Voice assistant built inYesYes
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight14,000 g—
Width701 mm—
Height908 mm—
Depth415 mm—
Protection rating—IP67
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
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