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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 · Sunset Red — Smart/Portable · $1099
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 · Sunset Red

Smart/Portable · $1099

88
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
KEF LS50 Wireless II · White wins by 6
KEF LS50 Wireless II · White — Smart/Portable · $2799
KEF

KEF LS50 Wireless II · White

Smart/Portable · $2799

94
/ 100
From $2,799
Specdex verdict

KEF LS50 Wireless II · White takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 · Sunset Red lands at 88 and KEF LS50 Wireless II · White at 94. That puts KEF LS50 Wireless II · White ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 · Sunset Red if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some

Pick KEF LS50 Wireless II · White if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 · Sunset Red 88
vs
94 KEF LS50 Wireless II · White

Score breakdown

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 · Sunset Red
88
sound 88
features 86
design 88
ecosystem 84
KEF LS50 Wireless II · White
94
sound 94
features 92
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 · Sunset Red versus KEF LS50 Wireless II · White — full spec comparison
Spec Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 · Sunset Red KEF LS50 Wireless II · White

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 · Sunset Red

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • −Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • −Subscription features on some
  • −Bass limits at lower sizes

KEF LS50 Wireless II · White

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • −Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • −Subscription features on some
  • −Bass limits at lower sizes

FAQ: Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 · Sunset Red vs KEF LS50 Wireless II · White

Which is better, Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 · Sunset Red or KEF LS50 Wireless II · White? +

KEF LS50 Wireless II · White scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 · Sunset Red worth the price? +

At $1,099, Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 · Sunset Red delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.

Is KEF LS50 Wireless II · White worth the price? +

At $2,799, KEF LS50 Wireless II · White delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sound.

Does Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 · Sunset Red or KEF LS50 Wireless II · White last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.