Short answer: the Marshall Stockwell 2. It ranks #11 of 75 large speakers at $200; the B&O Beosound A5 ranks #12 and costs $1650, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
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 B&O Beosound A5 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the Marshall Stockwell 2 if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A5 | Marshall Stockwell 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,650.00 | $200 |
| Ranked | #12 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #11 of 75 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IPX4 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Mozart 2.0) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Audio | Yes | - |
| Weight | 8.5 lbs / 3.86 kg | 3.1 lbs / 1.4 kg |
| Wifi | 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) |
| Output Power | 280W | 20W |
| Max Volume | 101dB | 96dB |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 44Hz |
| Battery Life | - | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 50ms |
The Two Speakers In Full
B&O Beosound A5: $1,650.00 Amazon
Pros: Pretty neutral sound. Not enough good sound samples to rank this properly
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| 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 |
| Max Volume | 101dB |
| Output Power | 280W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Mozart 2.0) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Audio | Yes |
| Weight | 8.5 lbs / 3.86 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
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Marshall Stockwell 2: $200 Amazon
Pros: Possibly the most natural sounding Marshall speaker. Excellent off-axis.
Cons: Not stereo. Not very loud. Uses added DSP reverb which audio purists may find annoying.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Max Volume | 96dB |
| Output Power | 20W |
| 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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