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6.6Sound5.2
9.2Battery7.0
7.7Build & features5.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Beosound ExploreCharge 5
| Beosound Explore | Charge 5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 124 mm | 96.5 mm | +27.5 mm |
| Width | 81 mm | 223 mm | −142 mm |
| Depth | 81 mm | 94 mm | −13 mm |
| Weight | 637 g | 960 g | −323 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Beosound Explore better than Charge 5?
- Battery life27 h vs 20 h+35%
- Output power60 W vs 40 W+50%
- Weight637 g vs 960 g+51%
- Charging time2 h vs 4 h2×
- Highest frequency22,700 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+14%
Why is Charge 5 better than Beosound Explore?
- Battery capacity2,400 mAh vs 7,500 mAh3.1×
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 60 W | 40 W |
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | Mono |
| Channel count | 2 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 65 Hz | 65 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 22,700 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 27 h | 20 h |
| Battery capacity | 2,400 mAh | 7,500 mAh |
| Charging time | 2 h | 4 h |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 637 g | 960 g |
| Width | 81 mm | 223 mm |
| Height | 124 mm | 96 mm |
| Depth | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
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