vs
9.7Sound9.7
3.0Connectivity8.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
BeoSound A9 Mk5Fidelio TAFA3/10
| BeoSound A9 Mk5 | Fidelio TAFA3/10 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 908 mm | 303 mm | +605 mm |
| Width | 701 mm | 170 mm | +531 mm |
| Depth | 415 mm | 211 mm | +204 mm |
| Weight | 14,000 g | 3,399 g | +10,601 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BeoSound A9 Mk5 better than Fidelio TAFA3/10?
- Output power1,100 W vs 100 W11×
- Lowest frequency33 Hz vs 40 Hz+21%
Why is Fidelio TAFA3/10 better than BeoSound A9 Mk5?
- Weight14,000 g vs 3,399 g4.1×
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · BeoSound A9 Mk5: Yes
- Bluetooth version4.2 vs 5.4+29%
- LDACNo · BeoSound A9 Mk5: Yes
- Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+60%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 1,100 W | 100 W |
| Lowest frequency | 33 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 25,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | Yes |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| Auracast | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | Yes |
| Optical input | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| AirPlay | Yes | — |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | — |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | — |
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 14,000 g | 3,399 g |
| Width | 701 mm | 170 mm |
| Height | 908 mm | 303 mm |
| Depth | 415 mm | 211 mm |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
| Remote control | — | Yes |
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