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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£530
  • Avg. price in US: ~$600
  • Audio output power: 130.00 W
  • Battery life: ?
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: 4.0
  • Weight: 2540 g

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 review. Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.

Score components:

80.0%

7.7

Technical Score

20.0%

8.6

User score

Very good
7.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

8.9

Audio

20.0%

7.9

Battery

18.0%

6.3

Durability

16.0%

6.8

Connectivity

8.0%

7.2

Controls

3.0%

6.9

Design

3.0%

8.9

Smart features

Very good
8.6

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

8.3

User reviews

30.0%

9.5

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.1
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4.2
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Excellent
  • 6.3
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.0

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    7.4

    Weight

    15.0%

    ?

    Battery life

  • 9.1
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    10

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    ?

    Battery life

    15.0%

    7.4

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 9.6
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    10

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    10

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    7.4

    Weight

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Verdict

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 is a premium home wireless speaker featuring True360 omnidirectional sound driven by a robust five-driver configuration, including a 5-inch woofer, a 1.5-inch midrange driver, and three 0.75-inch tweeters pushing 130W of total RMS power (460W peak) across a 37 Hz to 22 kHz frequency range. Its main pros include versatile connectivity options like dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, Apple AirPlay, and built-in Chromecast for seamless multiroom integration, alongside an elegant Nordic design sporting an exchangeable Kvadrat wool-blend cover and a tactile, rotating aluminum top control plate. However, despite being frequently mislabeled as a portable device, it lacks an internal rechargeable battery and requires a constant mains power connection, while users also note a premium price tag, a lacks of native aptX support, and an EQ sound profile that can lean heavily into an overemphasized bass response.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.

When it matters: When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.

Score components:

32.0%

8.9

Audio

20.0%

7.9

Battery

18.0%

6.3

Durability

16.0%

6.8

Connectivity

8.0%

7.2

Controls

3.0%

6.9

Design

3.0%

8.9

Smart features

7.7
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a technical score of 7.69 points, which is higher than 92.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.

When it matters: When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.

Score components:

70.0%

8.3

User reviews

30.0%

9.5

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.1
(87)
United States
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4.2
(65)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

8.6
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a user score of 8.65 points, which is higher than 68.4% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters: When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
9.5
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a popularity of 9.5 points, which is higher than 65.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.

When it matters: When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.9

Overall score

40.0%

7.7

Price

7.8
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 50.5% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

130.00 W
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has an audio output power of 130.00 W which is higher than that of 93.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 130.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

127.00 mm
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a driver unit size of 127.00 mm which is larger than that of 92.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 127.00 mm.
Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

5
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has 5 drivers, which is more than 93.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 3.1% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 5.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

37.00 Hz
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a lowest frequency of 37.00 Hz which is lower than that of 80% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 37.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

4.0
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 supports Bluetooth version 4.0 which is older than that of 76.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.7% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth version: 4.0.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

10.00 m
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

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Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

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Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

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Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

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Maximum charging input power
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

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Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

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Water resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

no
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

no
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

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Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

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Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

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Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

2,540 g
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 weighs 2,540 g which is heavier than that of 76.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

18.5 cm
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a height of 18.5 cm which is taller than that of 71.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% of portable speakers.
Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

16.5 cm
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a width of 16.5 cm which is narrower than that of 55.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

16.5 cm
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a depth of 16.5 cm which is deeper than that of 83.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

Bang & Olufsen
Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

OTA; App
Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No direct supported voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 supports Spotify Connect. 89.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports native Spotify Connect.
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 vs the average portable speaker

  • 110 W more audio output power
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (130 W vs 20.00 W).
    Total RMS output: 130.00 W.
    What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
    When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (130 W vs 20.00 W).130.00 W vs 20.00 W
  • 77 mm larger main driver
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (127 mm vs 50.00 mm).
    Primary driver diameter: 127.00 mm.
    What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
    When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 50 mm

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (127 mm vs 50.00 mm).127.00 mm vs 50.00 mm
  • 3 more speaker drivers
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 5.
    What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
    When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 2

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).5 vs 2
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can connect to wireless local networks.
    When it matters: When direct network streaming or smart multi-room features matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
    What it is: Indicates whether sound is spread evenly in all directions.
    When it matters: When even sound coverage around the speaker matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 2,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 22000 Hz.
    What it is: The highest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When upper-treble extension and high-frequency detail matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 20000 Hz

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).22000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • Has Chromecast built-in
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
    Supports Chromecast built-in.
    What it is: Shows whether Chromecast is integrated for direct casting.
    When it matters: When direct casting from compatible apps matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • Supports AirPlay
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
    Supports Apple AirPlay.
    What it is: Indicates whether Apple AirPlay streaming is supported.
    When it matters: When wireless playback from Apple devices and multi-room setups matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • 110 W more audio output power
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (130 W vs 20.00 W).
  • 77 mm larger main driver
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (127 mm vs 50.00 mm).
  • 3 more speaker drivers
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 2,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
  • 23 Hz deeper bass extension
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (37 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • 4 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (96 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Has Chromecast built-in
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • Supports AirPlay
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • Has a TOSLINK optical input
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a TOSLINK optical input, while the average portable speaker does not have a TOSLINK optical input.
  • Supports DLNA media sharing
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 supports DLNA media sharing, while the average portable speaker does not support DLNA media sharing.
  • Has Ethernet support
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has Ethernet support, while the average portable speaker does not have Ethernet support.
  • Wi-Fi standard detailed
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), while the average portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
  • Includes a power adapter
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 4 more EQ presets
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (4 vs 0).
  • Has an equalizer
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports party mode
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Has a hardware microphone mute switch
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a hardware microphone mute switch, while the average portable speaker does not have a hardware microphone mute switch.
  • Has a sleep timer
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
  • Supports multi-room audio
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 supports Spotify Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect.
  • Supports automatic room calibration
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 supports automatic room calibration, while the average portable speaker does not support automatic room calibration.
  • Supports firmware updates
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
  • Supports Tidal Connect
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 supports Tidal Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Tidal Connect.

Total
Overall
Audio
Connectivity
Battery
Controls
Smart features
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.0.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • Is not water resistant
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (10 °C vs 0 °C).
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 1,740 g heavier
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,540 g vs 800 g).
  • 8.2 cm deeper
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 is deeper than the average portable speaker (16.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • 6.1 cm taller
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 is taller than the average portable speaker (18.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • Is not water resistant
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
    What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
    What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
    When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
    When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.0.
    What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
    When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 5.0

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5.0).4.0 vs 5.0
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
    What it is: Indicates whether two compatible speakers can form a stereo pair.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should form separate left and right channels.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports true wireless speaker-to-speaker pairing.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should pair wirelessly for stereo playback.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (10 °C vs 0 °C).
    What it is: The lowest ambient temperature recommended for normal operation.
    When it matters: When the speaker must work reliably in colder conditions.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= -10 °C

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (10 °C vs 0 °C).10 °C vs 0 °C
  • 1,740 g heavier
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,540 g vs 800 g).
    What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
    When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= 1000 g

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,540 g vs 800 g).2540 g vs 800 g
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5?

  • Excellent, rich sound quality that sounds much larger than the speaker's actual footprint
  • Deep, powerful bass performance from a small unit
  • Elegant and premium design featuring a crafted aluminum top and Kvadrat wool blend covers
  • Immersive True360 omnidirectional sound that fills the room uniformly from all angles
  • Versatile wireless connectivity options including AirPlay, built-in Chromecast, and Spotify Connect
  • Intuitive physical touch controls on the aluminum top for volume and playback adjusting
  • Inconspicuous, minimalist aesthetic that blends easily into home decor

What customers dislike about Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5?

  • High, expensive premium price point compared to similar multiroom options
  • Bass output can occasionally feel overly dominant, boomy, or slightly muddy out of the box
  • Lacks portability due to being strictly mains-powered with no built-in rechargeable battery
  • Noticeable audio delay or input lag when watching videos or movies over Bluetooth or Chromecast wireless setups
  • Initial software setup and firmware update processes through the app can sometimes be buggy or fail on the first attempt
  • Lacks native support for wireless stereo pairing with another identical M5 unit
  • Occasional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection drops requiring a device reset or re-pairing

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07/01/2017
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13/02/2017
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unwiredforsound.com
16/11/2020
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B&O Play Beoplay M5 Review: A Minimalist Mini Speaker
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lesnumeriques.com
02/02/2017
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02/02/2017
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11/01/2017
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