Short answer: the B&O Beosound A5, if you are buying new. The Vifa Helsinki ranks higher than it (#1 vs #12 of 120 large speakers, 4.8/5 vs 4.5/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the B&O Beosound A5 is still sold new at $1,650.
The Vifa Helsinki is the lighter option. A superb sounding battery powered speaker, with exceptionally clean mids and treble, now discontinued but worth buying used. At 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) it weighs much less than the B&O Beosound A5 at 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg). It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the B&O Beosound A5 lacks. The catch: No TWS pairing, looks like a purse, requires a hacked Vifa app (Android only post #48) to enable night mode to sound good.
The B&O Beosound A5 is the longer-running, tougher pick. A premium, dust and waterproof Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with fairly neutral sound and a big woofer for real bass. It is rated for 12 hours of battery against 8 for the Vifa Helsinki. It is rated IP65, while the Vifa Helsinki has no water resistance. It links with other speakers (Beolink Multiroom), which the Vifa Helsinki cannot.
Buy the B&O Beosound A5 new; the Vifa Helsinki is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Vifa Helsinki | B&O Beosound A5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $449.00 Discontinued | $1,650.00 |
| Ranked | #1 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #12 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No (official app is broken, 3rd party android app only) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC | SBC |
| IP Rating | None | IP65 |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Beolink Multiroom) |
| Power Input | AC Power brick | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (shared woofer) | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Yes |
| TWS | No | Yes |
| Weight | 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) | 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 6.1” x 8.3” x 2.8” (156 x 210 x 70 mm) | 11.2” x 7.4” x 5.1” (285 x 187 x 130 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 50mm fullrange, 2x 66mm woofers + 2x passive radiators | 5.25” woofer, 2x 2” fullrange, 0.8” tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 32Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W | 280W |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 101dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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