Short answer: the B&O Beosound A5 for better sound quality, the Soundcore Motion X600 for the lower price. The B&O Beosound A5 ranks #12 of 120 large speakers, rated 4.5/5, at $1,650. The Soundcore Motion X600 ranks #19, rated 4.3/5, at $159.99, $1,490.01 cheaper.
Why pick the B&O Beosound A5: A premium, dust and waterproof Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with fairly neutral sound and a big woofer for real bass. The tradeoff: Bass is limited by its 32Hz to 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) specification.
The Soundcore Motion X600 is the lighter, tougher option. A stereo speaker with impressive sound after its latest firmware update, especially with a well tuned EQ. At 5.2 lbs (2.35 kg) it weighs much less than the B&O Beosound A5 at 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg). It is rated IPX7 against IP65 for the B&O Beosound A5. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the B&O Beosound A5 lacks. The tradeoff: Stock frequency response is wavy.
Buy the B&O Beosound A5 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore Motion X600 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A5 | Soundcore Motion X600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,650.00 | $159.99 |
| Ranked | #12 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #19 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Beolink Multiroom) | Yes (PartyCast up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg) | 5.2 lbs (2.35 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | - |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | LDAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 11.2” x 7.4” x 5.1” (285 x 187 x 130 mm) | 11.8” x 4.8” x 3.2” (300 x 121 x 81 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.25” woofer, 2x 2” fullrange, 0.8” tweeter | 2x 60mm woofers, 2x 27mm tweeters, 1x 50mm upward-firing driver |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 280W | 50W |
| Maximum SPL | 101dB (Manufacturer specified) | 104dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Aux Latency | - | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 52Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 83ms |
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