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4.9Connectivity6.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
BeoSound BalancePhantom Ultimate 98 dB
| BeoSound Balance | Phantom Ultimate 98 dB | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 300 mm | 168 mm | +132 mm |
| Width | 200 mm | 157 mm | +43 mm |
| Depth | 200 mm | 219 mm | −19 mm |
| Weight | 7,200 g | 4,300 g | +2,900 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is BeoSound Balance better than Phantom Ultimate 98 dB?
- Output power850 W vs 400 W2.1×
Why is Phantom Ultimate 98 dB better than BeoSound Balance?
- Weight7,200 g vs 4,300 g+67%
- Lowest frequency37 Hz vs 18 Hz2.1×
- Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
- Highest frequency23,000 Hz vs 25,000 Hz+9%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 850 W | 400 W |
| Lowest frequency | 37 Hz | 18 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 23,000 Hz | 25,000 Hz |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | No | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | — |
| Optical input | Yes | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | Yes |
| Multiroom | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 7,200 g | 4,300 g |
| Width | 200 mm | 157 mm |
| Height | 300 mm | 168 mm |
| Depth | 200 mm | 219 mm |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
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