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KEF LSX II LT — Active wireless · Uni-Q · KEF Connect
KEF

KEF LSX II LT

Active wireless · Uni-Q · KEF Connect

92
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
KEF LSX II LT wins by 4
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 — Smart/Portable · $1099
Bang & Olufsen

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5

Smart/Portable · $1099

88
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict

KEF LSX II LT takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, KEF LSX II LT lands at 92 and Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 at 88. That puts KEF LSX II LT ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick KEF LSX II LT if…

  • Best-in-class wireless desktop speakers
  • Uni-Q driver for ideal stereo image
  • Hi-res over LDAC + Tidal Connect

Pick Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 if…

  • Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • App EQ on modern models
  • USB-C/AUX input on some
KEF LSX II LT 92
vs
88 Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5

Score breakdown

KEF LSX II LT
92
sound 96
features 92
ease 90
value 86
design 0
ecosystem 0
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5
88
sound 88
features 86
ease 0
value 0
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

KEF LSX II LT versus Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 — full spec comparison
Spec KEF LSX II LT Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5
Drivers
Uni-Q (HF + 4.5″ MF)
Power
70W per speaker
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0 LDAC, AirPlay 2, Roon, HDMI ARC, USB-C, optical
Inputs
5
Weight
3.6 kg pair

KEF LSX II LT

Pros
  • +Best-in-class wireless desktop speakers
  • +Uni-Q driver for ideal stereo image
  • +Hi-res over LDAC + Tidal Connect
Cons
  • Pair must be wired (or use 2.4 GHz wireless)
  • No subwoofer output
  • Black/white only on LT trim

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5

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: KEF LSX II LT vs Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5

Which is better, KEF LSX II LT or Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5? +

KEF LSX II LT scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is KEF LSX II LT worth the price? +

At $1,199, KEF LSX II LT delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Is Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 worth the price? +

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

Does KEF LSX II LT or Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 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.