Bang & Olufsen - Beosound Explore vs Logitech - BOOM 4
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen - Beosound Explore | Logitech - BOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 27 h | 20 h |
| Low-end response | 60 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Output power | 60 W | 0 W |
Between the Beosound Explore and BOOM 4, the Beosound Explore comes out ahead in battery / low-end response, while the BOOM 4 wins on several specs. Overall, the Beosound Explore scores 76.2 and the BOOM 4 scores 65 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Beosound Explore is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.2 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Beosound Explore if you care most about battery / low-end response. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery, low-end response, output power. The single most decisive one: Battery — 35.00% more. 27 h vs 20 h.
The BOOM 4 similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable water resistance, stereo pairing, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Beosound Explore is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Bang & Olufsen - Beosound Explore or Logitech - BOOM 4?
Bang & Olufsen - Beosound Explore leads the current Mars Score by 11.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare output power, battery against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Bang & Olufsen - Beosound Explore if…
Bang & Olufsen - Beosound Explore has the measurable edge on battery h, frequency low hz, output w.
Choose Logitech - BOOM 4 if…
Logitech - BOOM 4 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Bang & Olufsen - Beosound Explore wins
- ▲Battery — 35.00% more. 27 h vs 20 h.
- ▲Low-end response — 30.00 Hz less. 60 vs 90.
- ▲Output power: 60 W vs 0 W.
Why Logitech - BOOM 4 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen - Beosound Explore | Logitech - BOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 60 Wlead | 0 W |
| Low-end response | 60 Hzlead | 90 Hz |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen - Beosound Explore | Logitech - BOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP67 |
| Weight | 631 glead | 646 g |
Battery
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen - Beosound Explore | Logitech - BOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 27 hlead | 20 h |
| USB out (powerbank) | false | false |