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3.0Connectivity9.4
Why is BeoSound A9 Mk5 better than xboom Rock?
- Output power1,100 W vs 6 W183.3×
Why is xboom Rock better than BeoSound A9 Mk5?
- Weight14,000 g vs 280 g50×
- Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5.4+29%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 1,100 W | 6 W |
| Lowest frequency | 33 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 25,000 Hz | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 10 h |
| Charging time | — | 3 h |
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | — | Yes |
| Auracast | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | — |
| Optical input | Yes | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| AirPlay | Yes | — |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | — |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 14,000 g | 280 g |
| Width | 701 mm | — |
| Height | 908 mm | — |
| Depth | 415 mm | — |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
