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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound A9 Mk5 vs KEF LS Luxe

What BeoSound A9 Mk5 does better (2) and where LS Luxe wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bang & Olufsen BeoSound A9 Mk5
Bang & Olufsen · 2023BeoSound A9 Mk5
8.8Score
2 advantages≈ $3,500
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KEF LS Luxe
KEF · 2026LS Luxe
1 advantage≈ $4,300
3.0Connectivity8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

BeoSound A9 Mk5LS Luxe
701 × 908415223 × 336298
BeoSound A9 Mk5LS LuxeDifference
Height908 mm336 mm+572 mm
Width701 mm223 mm+478 mm
Depth415 mm298 mm+117 mm
Weight14,000 g20,000 g−6,000 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is BeoSound A9 Mk5 better than LS Luxe?

  1. Output power1,100 W vs 380 W2.9×
  2. Weight14,000 g vs 20,000 g+43%

Why is LS Luxe better than BeoSound A9 Mk5?

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

Side by side

KEF LS LuxeKEF LS Luxe≈ $4,300
Sound
Output power1,100 W380 W
Lowest frequency33 Hz—
Highest frequency25,000 Hz—
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version4.25.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Optical inputYesYes
EthernetYesYes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify ConnectYes—
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Voice assistant built inYes—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight14,000 g20,000 g
Width701 mm223 mm
Height908 mm336 mm
Depth415 mm298 mm
Features
Party / stereo pairingYes—
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