Short answer: the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It ranks #3 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $139.99; the B&O Beosound A5 ranks #12, rated 4.5/5, and costs $1,650, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Tribit Stormbox Lava is the longer-running, lighter pick. A loud, waterproof large speaker with strong bass, a long battery and an aux input, for far less than its rivals. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 12 for the B&O Beosound A5. At 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) it weighs much less than the B&O Beosound A5 at 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg). It is rated IP67 against IP65 for the B&O Beosound A5. Watch for: XBass can make the low end muddy and obscure vocals, while the deepest notes lose authority and clarity falls at maximum volume.
What the B&O Beosound A5 does well: A premium, dust and waterproof Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with fairly neutral sound and a big woofer for real bass. It links with other speakers (Beolink Multiroom), which the Tribit Stormbox Lava cannot.
Buy the Tribit Stormbox Lava. It is rated higher for sound quality than the B&O Beosound A5 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Tribit Stormbox Lava | B&O Beosound A5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $1,650.00 |
| Ranked | #3 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #12 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 20ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 128ms AAC, 144ms SBC | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (10 band) | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP65 |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 101dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Beolink Multiroom) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-A) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5.2 lbs (2.37 kg) | 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 12.2” x 5.8” x 6” (310 x 147 x 152 mm) | 11.2” x 7.4” x 5.1” (285 x 187 x 130 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 70mm woofers, 2x 30mm tweeters | 5.25” woofer, 2x 2” fullrange, 0.8” tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 43Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 32Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 80W | 280W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Strap | Yes (detachable shoulder strap) | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
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