Short answer: the Marshall Stockwell 2 on price, the B&O Beosound A5 on neutrality. The Stockwell 2 may be the most natural sounding Marshall speaker, at $229.99 against the A5’s $1650, but it is not stereo. The A5’s stated strength is a pretty neutral sound.
On the B&O Beosound A5 side: Pretty neutral sound.
The case for the Marshall Stockwell 2: Possibly the most natural sounding Marshall speaker. The tradeoff: Not stereo.
Buy the Marshall Stockwell 2. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $1420.01 less than the B&O Beosound A5.
There is a real battery-life gap here: the Marshall Stockwell 2 is rated for 20 hours, the B&O Beosound A5 only 12 hours.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A5 | Marshall Stockwell 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,650.00 | $229.99 |
| Ranked | #12 of 78 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #11 of 78 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IPX4 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Beolink Multiroom) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg) | 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 11.2" x 7.4" x 5.1" (285 x 187 x 130 mm) | 7.1" x 6.3" x 2.8" (180 x 161 x 70 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.25" woofer, 2x 2" fullrange, 0.8" tweeter | 3" woofer, 2x 2" fullrange tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 280W | 20W |
| Maximum SPL | 101dB (Manufacturer specified) | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 44Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 50ms |
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The Two Speakers In Full
B&O Beosound A5: $1,650.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: At 3.86 kg, B&O Beosound A5 combines 5.25” woofer, 2x 2” fullrange, 0.8” tweeter with Bluetooth and aux. Ip65 protection, up to 101db and mono playback make its feature set practical for its intended room or portable use.
Cons: Bass is limited by its 32Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) specification. There is no companion app. No EQ adjustment.
Full B&O Beosound A5 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 280W |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) |
| Dimensions | 11.2" x 7.4" x 5.1" (285 x 187 x 130 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.25" woofer, 2x 2" fullrange, 0.8" tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Maximum SPL | 101dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Beolink Multiroom) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
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Marshall Stockwell 2: $229.99 Amazon eBay
Pros: Marshall Stockwell 2 uses 3” woofer, 2x 2” fullrange tweeters. Its 1.4 kg, claimed 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) battery life, IPX4 protection, aux input, up to 96dB and mono playback make it a practical option for its intended room or portable use. Measured bass extension of 44Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Bass is limited by its 44Hz specification. There is no companion app. No EQ adjustment.
Full Marshall Stockwell 2 review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 20W |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 50ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.1" x 6.3" x 2.8" (180 x 161 x 70 mm) |
| Drivers | 3" woofer, 2x 2" fullrange tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | Yes |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) |
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