Short answer: the B&O Beosound A5, if you are buying new. The Harman Kardon Citation 200 measures as well as it (#13 vs #12 of 120 large speakers, 4.5/5 vs 4.5/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the B&O Beosound A5 is still sold new at $1,650.
Buy the B&O Beosound A5 if you want one new; the Harman Kardon Citation 200 is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A5 | Harman Kardon Citation 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,650.00 | $130 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #12 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #13 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IPX4 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Beolink Multiroom) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg) | 6.3 lbs (2.85 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | No | Yes (Harman Kardon app) |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 11.2” x 7.4” x 5.1” (285 x 187 x 130 mm) | 7” x 8.6” x 6.8” (178 x 219 x 172 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.25” woofer, 2x 2” fullrange, 0.8” tweeter | 5” woofer, 1” tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 280W | 50W |
| Maximum SPL | 101dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Strap | No | - |
| USB Playback | - | No |
| Voice Assistants | - | Google Assistant |
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