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Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore vs Yamaha HS5

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

Black Anthracite · single portable Bluetooth speaker · built-in battery

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore portable speaker in Black Anthracite, front view with top control panel
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Exact model & source notes

The Beosound Explore is a single, battery-powered Bluetooth speaker that Bang & Olufsen describes as a rugged outdoor speaker, with two 1.8-inch full-range drivers on 2 × 30 W amplifiers. It is IP67-rated, charges over USB-C, pairs in stereo only with a second Explore, and is recommended for rooms of 5–30 m².

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS

6 verified differences, led by Channel configuration, included units / accessories and audio inputs. Compared in full below. Not a rating.

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THE CONTENDER

Yamaha HS5

HS5 · black · single monitor · UK and Ireland specification

Front view of a black Yamaha HS5 studio monitor with white 5-inch woofer cone and dome tweeter
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Exact model & source notes

The HS5 is a single powered two-way studio monitor with a 5-inch cone woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter, bi-amplified at 70 W (dynamic power). It takes balanced XLR or 6.35 mm phone-jack inputs and is sold as one cabinet, so a stereo pair means buying two.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

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SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Channel configuration

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Bang & Olufsen Beosound ExploreSingle portable Bluetooth speaker (one cabinet with two full-range drivers); optional stereo pairing with a second Beosound Explore only

Manufacturer specification · Sold as one unit; a stereo pair needs a second, separately bought Beosound Explore.

Source 1Source 2
Yamaha HS5One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Source 1Source 2
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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

6 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. All are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Channel configuration

In Visual facts
Bang & Olufsen Beosound ExploreSingle portable Bluetooth speaker (one cabinet with two full-range drivers); optional stereo pairing with a second Beosound Explore only
Yamaha HS5One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

Manufacturer specification · Sold as one unit; a stereo pair needs a second, separately bought Beosound Explore.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Included units / accessories

In Visual facts
Bang & Olufsen Beosound ExploreOne Beosound Explore speaker, carabiner, Quick Start Guide and a 0.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable
Yamaha HS5One monitor, power cord and owner's manual
Sources
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Audio inputs

In Visual facts
Bang & Olufsen Beosound ExploreBluetooth 5.2 (SBC codec; multipoint up to 2 devices)
Yamaha HS5Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

Manufacturer specification · The only physical connection listed is USB-C for charging; no wired audio input or Wi-Fi is listed.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Rated power and measurement basis

In Visual facts
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore60 W total class D amplification: 2 × 30 W for the full-range drivers
Yamaha HS570 W total (dynamic power): LF 45 W into 4 ohms + HF 25 W into 8 ohms
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating. Bang & Olufsen does not state whether this is RMS, peak or another measurement basis.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Power supply

In Visual facts
Bang & Olufsen Beosound ExploreBuilt-in rechargeable battery rated up to 27 hours playtime; charging via USB-C in approximately 2 hours
Yamaha HS5Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

Manufacturer specification · Battery capacity and the playback conditions behind the 27-hour figure are not published. No mains adapter is listed in the box.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

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Dimensions of each unit

In Visual facts
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore8.1 × 12.4 × 8.1 cm (W × H × D)
Yamaha HS5170 × 285 × 222 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Sources

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (23)

App and EQ

Bang & Olufsen Beosound ExploreBang & Olufsen App: EQ presets and custom EQ
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery playtime (claimed)

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore27 h
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Pairing certifications

Bang & Olufsen Beosound ExploreMade for iPhone (MFi); Google Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift Pair
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Frequency response (−3 dB)

Bang & Olufsen Beosound ExploreNot verified
Yamaha HS574 Hz–24 kHz
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

No source recorded for this side.

Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −3 dB; not interchangeable with the −10 dB range.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Frequency range

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore56–22,700 Hz
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Materials

Bang & Olufsen Beosound ExploreType II anodised aluminium, fabric, polymer
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum SPL at 1 m

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore91 dB
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's maximum sound pressure level at 1 m; B&O separately lists 59 dB SPL 'bass capability'.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Recommended room size

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore5–30 m² (50–300 ft²)
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Acoustic controls

Bang & Olufsen Beosound ExploreNot verified
Yamaha HS5LEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

No source recorded for this side.

Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Warranty

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore2 years
Yamaha HS5Not verified
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

Manufacturer specification · Listed among the purchase benefits on the Bang & Olufsen UK and US product pages, linking to its Limited Warranties policy.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore637 g
Yamaha HS55.3 kg
Sources
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)

The recorded units or formats differ. These values are not ranked.

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

What it brings

What to check

Yamaha HS5

What it brings

  • Rated 74 Hz–24 kHz at −3 dB and 54 Hz–30 kHz at −10 dB, with separate amplifiers for the woofer and tweeter.
    Manufacturer source
  • Balanced XLR and phone-jack inputs plus HIGH TRIM and ROOM CONTROL switches let the monitor be matched to studio interfaces and placed nearer walls.
    Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
29 of 29 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore and Yamaha HS5
SpecificationBang & Olufsen Beosound ExploreYamaha HS5
Channel configurationDifferent
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

Manufacturer specification · Sold as one unit; a stereo pair needs a second, separately bought Beosound Explore.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Single portable Bluetooth speaker (one cabinet with two full-range drivers); optional stereo pairing with a second Beosound Explore onlyOne individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair)
Drivers
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

2 × 1.8-inch full-range driversNot provided
Woofer size
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

No source recorded.

Not provided5 in
Tweeter size
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

No source recorded.

Not provided1 in
Frequency range
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

56–22,700 HzNot provided
Maximum SPL at 1 m
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's maximum sound pressure level at 1 m; B&O separately lists 59 dB SPL 'bass capability'.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

91 dBNot provided
Recommended room size
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

5–30 m² (50–300 ft²)Not provided
Crossover frequency
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

No source recorded.

Not provided2 kHz
Frequency response (−3 dB)
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −3 dB; not interchangeable with the −10 dB range.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided74 Hz–24 kHz
Frequency response (−10 dB)
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

No source recorded.

Not provided54 Hz–30 kHz
Audio inputsDifferent
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

Manufacturer specification · The only physical connection listed is USB-C for charging; no wired audio input or Wi-Fi is listed.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Bluetooth 5.2 (SBC codec; multipoint up to 2 devices)Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel
Bluetooth version
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Bluetooth 5.2Not provided
Bluetooth codecs
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

SBCNot provided
Input sensitivity / impedance
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

No source recorded.

Not provided−10 dBu / 10 kΩ
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating. Bang & Olufsen does not state whether this is RMS, peak or another measurement basis.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
60 W total class D amplification: 2 × 30 W for the full-range drivers70 W total (dynamic power): LF 45 W into 4 ohms + HF 25 W into 8 ohms
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

Manufacturer specification · Battery capacity and the playback conditions behind the 27-hour figure are not published. No mains adapter is listed in the box.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specifications
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Built-in rechargeable battery rated up to 27 hours playtime; charging via USB-C in approximately 2 hoursBuilt-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate
Battery playtime (claimed)
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

27 hNot provided
Power consumption
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's power-consumption rating; idle/average/maximum conditions are not defined.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not provided45 W
App and EQ
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Bang & Olufsen App: EQ presets and custom EQNot provided
On-device controls
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

YesNot provided
Acoustic controls
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

No source recorded.

Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
Not providedLEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz
Dimensions of each unitDifferent
Sources
8.1 × 12.4 × 8.1 cm (W × H × D)170 × 285 × 222 mm (W × H × D), per monitor
Dust and water resistance
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

IP67Not provided
WeightDifferent
Sources
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
637 g5.3 kg
Materials
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Type II anodised aluminium, fabric, polymerNot provided
Enclosure
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

No source recorded.

Not providedMDF bass-reflex enclosure
Included units / accessoriesDifferent
Sources
Yamaha HS5

Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.

Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)
One Beosound Explore speaker, carabiner, Quick Start Guide and a 0.5 m USB-C to USB-A cableOne monitor, power cord and owner's manual
Pairing certifications
Sources
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

Made for iPhone (MFi); Google Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift PairNot provided
Warranty
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore

Manufacturer specification · Listed among the purchase benefits on the Bang & Olufsen UK and US product pages, linking to its Limited Warranties policy.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound Explore (Black Anthracite) product page and technical specifications
Yamaha HS5

No source recorded.

2 yearsNot provided
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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