Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 Vs. Jbl Pulse 5 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 ✗

JBL Pulse 5 IP67

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an electrical enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two numerals The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquid.

Having a value of IP67, the JBL Pulse 5's rating is read as, the first number of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.

Volume

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 5,868.45cm³

JBL Pulse 5 ✗

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space taken up by the product's body or, in simpler terms, the space the product fills. Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 takes up 5,868.45cm³, it is a good thing to know the space that the speaker takes up just so as to ensure that it will easily fit in the available space next to your other gadgets.

Weight

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 2,700g

JBL Pulse 5 960g

We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.

JBL Pulse 5, at 960g weigh more than the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 with a difference g. Most of the time a genuine quality system is a little bit heavier than average quality products though If you want to change the position of the soundbar after some time, then you should opt to purchase a lighter soundbar.

Height

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 230mm

JBL Pulse 5 96.5mm

This represents the vertical dimension of a device, Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 has a height of 230mm.

JBL Pulse 5, at 96.5mm is shorter than the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 by -133.5mm

Width

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 135mm

JBL Pulse 5 223mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of a device, Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 has a width of 135mm.

The JBL Pulse 5, at 223mm is wider than the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 with a difference 88mm

Thickness

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 189mm

JBL Pulse 5 94mm

The thickness (or depth) of Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is 189mm, to know the thickness of the speaker you divide its volume(space occupied) by the surface area( length by width)

JBL Pulse 5 has a thickness of 94mm, hence less thicker than the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 with a difference -95mm

Is Dust Proof And Water Resistant

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 ✗

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

The JBL Pulse 5 is dustproof and water-resistant. A water-resistant device can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, if it is to be submerged in the water this is usually set to a given depth and for a specific time period.

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Has A Subwoofer

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 ✗

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

A subwoofer is a speaker that delivers lower frequencies in the range of 20 -200Hz, the low frequencies are produced by instruments such as pipe organs, bass guitars, even the kick drums, and any explosive sound effects say in a movie. Devices that have a subwoofer inbuilt give a richer bass sound when listening to bass-heavy music like hip hop.

Has Stereo Speakers

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 ✓

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 has stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both JBL Pulse 5 and Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 have stereo speakers

Driver Unit Size

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 140mm

JBL Pulse 5 ✗

The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the headphone. Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 driver unit is 140mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.

Drivers Count

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 4only

JBL Pulse 5 ✗

A speaker driver is an individual transducer that converts electrical energy to sound waves. Drivers come in different sizes and modes, but generally, you'll find three types: tweeter driver, which handles the high-frequency treble range (above 2,000 Hz), and midrange driver: which handles the midrange frequencies (200 Hz to 2,000 Hz). Woofer driver: handles the low-frequency bass range (below 200 Hz).

Based on the frequencies they handle more drivers may result in better sound quality, Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 has 4 only.

Has A Passive Radiator

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 ✓

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

A passive radiator is a type of driver in speakers that can get extra power and resonance from a speaker system, usually used in smaller speaker systems. This radiator is called passive because it is not powered by electricity but by air pressure found in speaker cones.

The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep, resonant tones that would normally be produced by speakers in large boxes powered by AC.

The JBL Pulse 5 and Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 both have a passive radiator

Lowest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 37Hz

JBL Pulse 5 70Hz

Low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20's lowest frequency is at 37Hz, the lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.

JBL Pulse 5's lowest frequency is at 70Hz, this implies that JBL Pulse 5 got a juicier bass than the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20

Highest Frequency

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 20,000Hz

JBL Pulse 5 20,000Hz

High frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device reproduces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on the way through. Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.

JBL Pulse 5's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 37hours

JBL Pulse 5 12hours

Your speaker's battery life will reduce over time while in use, the battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20's battery life is 37 hours

JBL Pulse 5's battery life is 12 hours. Each time you recharge your device, it gets a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first. But over a few years, you may find that your speaker, no longer plays for long like it used to.

Charge Time

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 3hours

JBL Pulse 5 4hours

It takes 3 hours to fully charge the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using it for the first time or when they have been unused for extended periods.

JBL Pulse 5 takes 4 hours to fully charge the battery

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 ✓

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 has a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your speaker.

JBL Pulse 5 too has a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your speaker, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Operating Power Consumption

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 30W

JBL Pulse 5 ✗

The amount of power a speaker uses depends on the loudness of the audio being played, its sensitivity, and the amplifier's volume. Operating power consumption is how much power the device consumes when it's in use. Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20's operating power consumption is 30W

Standby Mode Power Consumption

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 0.5W

JBL Pulse 5 ✗

Also known as a device's energy-saving mode, the power consumption in standby mode measures the amount of power the device consumes when shut down but still plugged in. Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 has a standby mode power consumption of 0.5W

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Multipoint Count

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 ✗

JBL Pulse 5 2only

JBL Pulse 5 support multipoint, which allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Can Be Used Wirelessly

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 ✓

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 can be used wirelessly, wireless devices allow users more freedom of movement.

The JBL Pulse 5 also can be used wirelessly

Has An Aux Input

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 ✓

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack

Has A Socket For A 3.5 Mm Audio Jack

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 ✓

JBL Pulse 5 ✗

Being an industry-standard audio plug, a standard 3.5mm male connector is suitable for use with all MP3 players and computer sound cards. This means that it is commonly used in stereo headphones to your phone or connecting your phone to an external amplifier, sound bars, your car radio, etc. Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 has this connector giving it a wider range of connectivity with most of the sound devices out there. All plugs have at least a tip and sleeve with the number of rings that stand as a differentiating factor.

Has Bluetooth

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 ✗

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers.

Bluetooth Version

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 v4.2

JBL Pulse 5 v5.1

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 has a v4.2

JBL Pulse 5 has a Bluetooth version of v5.1. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 10meters

JBL Pulse 5 10meters

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances. The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 can connect at a 10meters distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device.

The JBL Pulse 5 can connect at a 10meters distance via Bluetooth

Has Usb Type-C

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 ✓

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 supports USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power on a single cable. The USB-C plug is now part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets, it features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.

JBL Pulse 5 too has USB TYPE-C

Usb Ports

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 1only

JBL Pulse 5 1only

With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices, like those you save your music on, Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 has 1 only

JBL Pulse 5 has 1 USB ports

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Has A Mobile App

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 ✓

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

You can use your smartphone as a remote control for the device through a dedicated app. Through this, you can change settings, unlock features, and get real-time updates so you can always listen to your music the best way you see fit.

Has Voice Commands

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 ✗

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

You can use your voice to control key functions of the JBL Pulse 5 and you can easily access it without pushing any button but just giving it voice commands.

Has Voice Prompts

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 ✓

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

With voice prompts, the device notifies you via audio messages, say its battery is running low it will notify you that it's time to recharge the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 ✓

JBL Pulse 5 ✓

There is a control panel on the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.

The JBL Pulse 5 too have a control panel on them.

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Category	Features	Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20	JBL Pulse 5
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	✗	IP67
	volume	5,868.45cm³	✗
	weight	2,700g	960g
	height	230mm	96.5mm
	width	135mm	223mm
	thickness	189mm	94mm
	is dust proof and water resistant	✗	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has a subwoofer	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
	driver unit size	140mm	✗
	drivers count	4only	✗
	has a passive radiator	✓	✓
	lowest frequency	37Hz	70Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	37hours	12hours
	charge time	3hours	4hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
	operating power consumption	30W	✗
	standby mode power consumption	0.5W	✗
CONNECTIVITY	multipoint count	✗	2only
	can be used wirelessly	✓	✓
	has an aux input	✓	✓
	has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack	✓	✗
	has bluetooth	✗	✓
	bluetooth version	v4.2	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	usb ports	1only	1only
EXTRAS	has a mobile app	✓	✓
	has voice commands	✗	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
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