B&O Speaker Rankings and Reviews

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Coverage note. Speaker Ranking currently covers 12 B&O models across portable bluetooth speakers and powered speakers. These are the products in our database, not a complete list of everything B&O makes.

What this page covers. The B&O models ranked here span portable bluetooth speakers and powered speakers, including B&O Beosound A1, B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen and B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen. Use each model’s category position to compare it with alternatives of the same size and use case.

This page lists all 12 B&O speakers ranked on this site across portable bluetooth speakers and powered speakers. Each model is shown in the category where it competes, with its current rank and the size of that ranking.

Use the category position rather than the brand name alone: speakers from the same manufacturer can perform very differently by size, price and product family.

Prices on this page were last checked September 30, 2026 at 2:57 PM UTC. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date/time and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

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Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #10 of 150 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen: $395.00 Amazon eBay

B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen ranking card

Newer model: the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen, ranked lower, rated 4.1/5.

Pros: B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen uses 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter. Its 558 g, claimed 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) battery life, IP67 protection, up to 93dB and mono playback make it a practical option for its intended room or portable use. Measured bass extension of 58Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Bass is limited by its 58Hz specification.

Amplifier Power60W total (2x 30W Class D)
AppYes
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)58Hz
Battery Life18 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Bluetooth Latency90ms
Bluetooth Version5.1
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputYes (USB-C)
Dimensions5.2”W x 5.2”D x 1.8”H (133 x 133 x 46 mm)
Drivers3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter
EQYes
IP RatingIP67
Maximum SPL93dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalPointing up
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
StrapYes (built-in strap)
TWSYes
Weight1.2 lbs (558 g)

Ranked #18 of 150 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen: $379.00 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen ranking card

Older models: the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen (ranked higher, rated 4.3/5) and the B&O Beosound A1 (ranked higher, rated 4.3/5).

Pros: Longer battery than the 2nd gen (~24 hours at sensible volumes). IP67 rated with a serviceable, replaceable battery: the first Bluetooth speaker with Cradle to Cradle certification. Multipoint connectivity and aptX Adaptive.

Cons: Distorts easier than the 2nd gen with deeper bass. Dipped area in the upper mids. Not as deep of bass as the 2nd gen

Amplifier Power60W
AppYes
Aux InputNo
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Bluetooth Version5.1
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputYes (USB-C)
Dimensions5.2” x 1.8” x 5.2” (133 x 46 x 133 mm)
Drivers82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter
EQYes
IP RatingIP67
OmnidirectionalPointing up
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
StrapYes (built-in strap)
TWSYes
Weight1.2 lbs (558 g)

Ranked #120 of 150 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - B&O Beosound Explore: $294.99 Amazon eBay

B&O Beosound Explore ranking card

Pros: IP67 rated with a rugged ‘seatbelt’ strap and carabiner hook. Real-world battery life around 20-24 hours. Distinctive anodized-aluminum design. Measured bass extension of ~70Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Huge lack of bass extension compared to competitors, overly hot ringing treble. Colored midrange. Just not great sounding overall.

Amplifier Power60W
AppYes (Bang & Olufsen app)
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)~70Hz
Battery Life27 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version5.2
Built-in MicrophoneNo
Digital Aux InputYes (USB-C)
Dimensions3.2” x 4.9” x 3.2” (81 x 124 x 81 mm)
Drivers2x 1.8” (46mm) full-range drivers
EQYes (App EQ)
IP RatingIP67
Maximum SPL91dB (Manufacturer specified)
OmnidirectionalNo
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C
StereoYes
StrapYes (carabiner)
TWSYes
Weight1.4 lbs (631 g)

Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #12 of 85 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - B&O Beosound A5: $1,650.00 Amazon eBay

B&O Beosound A5 ranking card

Pros: At 3.86 kg, B&O Beosound A5 combines 5.25” woofer, 2x 2” fullrange, 0.8” tweeter with Bluetooth and aux. Ip65 protection, up to 101db and mono playback make its feature set practical for its intended room or portable use. Reviews find the sound fairly neutral.

Cons: Bass is limited by its 32Hz to 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) specification. There is no companion app. No EQ adjustment.

Amplifier Power280W
AppNo
Aux InputYes
Battery Life12+ hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version5.2
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputYes (USB-C)
Dimensions11.2” x 7.4” x 5.1” (285 x 187 x 130 mm)
Drivers5.25” woofer, 2x 2” fullrange, 0.8” tweeter
EQNo
Frequency Response32Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIP65
Maximum SPL101dB (Manufacturer specified)
OmnidirectionalYes
Party ModeYes (Beolink Multiroom)
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
StrapNo
TWSYes
Weight8.5 lbs (3.86 kg)
Wi-FiYes

Ranked #68 of 85 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - B&O Beosound Level: $2,250.00 Amazon eBay

B&O Beosound Level ranking card

Pros: Premium Scandinavian design with elegant domestic sculpture aesthetic. Battery, WiFi, and Bluetooth enable AC/portable use, upright/flat/wall-mount positioning. Modular design with upgradeable wireless module, sound processing, and battery. 16-hour battery with quick-connect Mag-Safe rear charging puck. 105W output. Measured bass extension of ~60Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Not very deep bass, peaks in midrange. Hugely expensive.

Amplifier Power105W
AppNo
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)~60Hz
Battery Life16 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version5.0
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions13.7” x 9.1” x 2.2” (348 x 230 x 56 mm)
Drivers2x 102mm woofers, 1x 51mm fullrange, 2x 20mm tweeters
EQNo
Frequency Response39Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIP54
Maximum SPL96dB (Manufacturer specified)
OmnidirectionalNo
Party ModeNo
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C
StereoYes
TWSYes
Voice AssistantsGoogle Assistant
Weight7.3 lbs (3.3 kg)
Wi-FiYes

Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #42 of 89 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - B&O Beolit 20: $749.00 Amazon eBay

B&O Beolit 20 ranking card

Pros: B&O Beolit 20 uses 2x 30mm tweeters + 2x 40mm mid-range + 1x 60mm woofer + dual passive radiators. Its 2.7 kg, claimed 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) battery life, IPX4 protection, aux input, up to 93dB and mono playback make it a practical option for its intended room or portable use. The top doubles as a wireless phone charger. Measured bass extension of 45Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Bass is limited by its 45Hz specification.

Amplifier Power240W peak
AppYes (Bang & Olufsen app)
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)45Hz
Battery Life8 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version4.2
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions5.3” x 9.1” x 7.4” (135 x 230 x 189 mm)
Drivers2x 30mm tweeters + 2x 40mm mid-range + 1x 60mm woofer + dual passive radiators
EQYes (App EQ)
IP RatingIPX4
Maximum SPL93dB (Manufacturer specified)
OmnidirectionalYes
Party ModeNo
Power BankYes (USB-C)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
StrapYes (built-in strap)
TWSYes
USB PlaybackNo
Weight6 lbs (2.7 kg)

Large Size Powered Desktop Speakers

Ranked #6 of 7 in Large Size Powered Desktop Speakers - B&O Beosound 2: $4,000.00 each Amazon eBay

B&O Beosound 2 ranking card

Pros: A beautifully made, compact Wi-Fi speaker with omnidirectional playback, Chromecast, AirPlay, Bluetooth with AAC/aptX, optical and aux inputs, app EQ, voice control and Beolink multiroom. Reviews praise its even scaling at low volume, spacious room-filling presentation and convincing bass for a single 4.1kg enclosure. Measured bass extension of ~45Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Its bass-forward balance can recess the mids, and its 94dB maximum level is modest for a speaker intended to fill larger spaces. There is no battery or water rating, so this is a mains-powered indoor product; its luxury design and streaming feature set matter more than outright value or neutral hi-fi accuracy.

AES InputNo
Amplifier Power200W
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)~45Hz
Battery LifeNo Battery
BluetoothYes, 5.3
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, aptX
Bluetooth Version4.2
Coaxial InputNo
Dimensions11.8” x 11.8” (300 x 300 mm)
Drivers1x 5.5” + passive radiator woofer
EQYes (via app)
Frequency Response37Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI InputNo
InputsBluetooth, Aux, Optical, Chromecast
Maximum SPL94dB
Optical InputYes
Party ModeYes (Beolink Multiroom)
Power InputAC Power cord
RCA InputNo
Stereo360-degree
TRS InputNo
TWSYes
USB InputNo
Voice AssistantsYes (Google Assistant)
Weight9 lbs (4.1 kg)
Wi-FiYes
Woofer Cabinetpassive radiator
XLR InputNo

Discontinued B&O Models

Still ranked, and often still worth buying used, but no longer in production. Check availability before planning around one of these.

Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #16 of 49 in Small Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - B&O Beoplay P2: $170 Discontinued eBay

B&O Beoplay P2 ranking card

Pros: Surprisingly strong bass output for its size without distorting at volume. Compact, well-built design with tap/shake gesture controls.

Cons: Good for its time, but now beat out by many others. Discontinued and no longer sold new.

Amplifier Power15W RMS (per channel)
AppYes
Aux InputNo
Battery Life10 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsaptX, SBC
Bluetooth Version4.2
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Charging Time2 hours
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions5.5” x 3.1” x 1.1” (140 x 80 x 28 mm)
Drivers51mm full-range and 19mm tweeter
EQYes
IP RatingNone
OmnidirectionalPointing up
Party ModeNo
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
TWSNo
Weight0.6 lbs (275 g)

Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #9 of 150 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - B&O Beosound A1: $200 Discontinued eBay

B&O Beosound A1 ranking card

Newer model: the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen, ranked lower, rated 4.1/5.

Pros: Deeper bass than the A1 2nd gen. Measured bass extension of 50Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Not stereo. Not quite as neutral as the A1 2nd gen. Pumping sound artifacts above 60% volume, only good for lower listening levels. Discontinued.

Amplifier Power60W total (30W each driver)
AppYes
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)50Hz
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC
Bluetooth Version4.2
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputYes (USB-C)
Dimensions5.2”W x 5.2”D x 1.9”H (133 x 133 x 48 mm)
Drivers15mm tweeter + 83mm mid/bass driver
EQYes
IP RatingIP67
Maximum SPL99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
OmnidirectionalPointing up
Power BankNo
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
StrapYes (built-in strap)
TWSYes
Weight1.3 lbs (589 g)

Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers

Ranked #16 of 85 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers - B&O Beoplay A2 active: $400 Discontinued eBay

B&O Beoplay A2 active ranking card

Pros: B&O’s True360 sound from both sides. Customizable sound via Beoplay app. 22 hour battery (improved from original A2). Stereo pairing with a second A2 Active. Splash/dustproof, USB-C charging. ~1.1 kg with carry strap.

Cons: Not stereo. Discontinued and no longer sold new.

Amplifier Power60W
AppNo
Aux InputYes
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version4.2
Built-in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions10.1” x 5.6” x 1.7” (256 x 142 x 44 mm)
Drivers2x 3” fullrange woofers, 2x 0.75” tweeters + 2x 3” passive radiators
EQNo
Frequency Response55Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingNone
OmnidirectionalYes
Party ModeNo
Power BankYes (USB-C)
Power InputUSB-C
StereoNo
StrapYes (carry strap)
TWSYes
Weight2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)

Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers

Ranked #16 of 19 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers - B&O Beosound 1: $2000 each Discontinued eBay

B&O Beosound 1 ranking card

Pros: At 3.5 kg, B&O Beosound 1 combines 4” woofer, 1.5” full-range driver with Bluetooth and aux. Claimed 16 hours (manufacturer specified) battery life, up to 91db and stereo playback make its feature set practical for its intended room or portable use. Measured bass extension of ~53Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Bass is limited by its ~53Hz specification. There is no companion app. No EQ adjustment. Discontinued.

AES InputNo
Amplifier Power60W total (40W full-range, 20W woofer)
AppNo
Aux InputYes
Bass Extension (-10dB)~53Hz
Battery Life16 hours (Manufacturer specified)
BluetoothYes, 4.2
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Version4.2
Coaxial InputNo
Dimensions6.4” x 12.9” (162 x 327 mm)
Drivers4” woofer, 1.5” full-range driver
EQNo
Frequency Response35Hz - 24.3kHz (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI InputNo
IP RatingNone
InputsBluetooth, Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Chromecast
Maximum SPL91dB
Optical InputNo
Party ModeNo
Power BankNo
Power InputAC Power cord
RCA InputNo
StereoYes
TRS InputNo
TWSNo
USB InputNo
USB PlaybackNo
Weight7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
XLR InputNo

Large Size Powered Floorstanding Speakers

Ranked #8 of 8 in Large Size Powered Floorstanding Speakers - B&O Beolab20: $15000 per pair Discontinued eBay

B&O Beolab20 ranking card

Pros: ASR measured bass reaching about 20Hz in a relatively compact enclosure, giving substantial low-end weight without a separate subwoofer. Distortion at ordinary listening levels is respectable for the size. Built-in amplification and Free/Wall/Corner adjustment simplify integration into a compatible home system. Measured bass extension of 20Hz (-3dB).

Cons: A 4.88 ideal-subwoofer preference score shows that deep bass does not compensate for the tonal flaws. A roughly 5dB dip near 7kHz and uneven vertical response make treble balance sensitive to ear height. Midrange distortion rises at higher playback levels, with resonance-related problems around 700-800Hz and 5kHz. Difficult to recommend for neutral monitoring at its premium price. Discontinued.

AES InputNo
Amplifier Power640W (160W tweeter + 160W midrange + 320W dual woofer)
AppYes (B&O app)
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)<20Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)20Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
BluetoothNo
Coaxial InputNo
DSPYes (Digital Sound Engine)
Dimensions15.5”W x 32.3”H x 12”D (393.7 x 820.4 x 304.8 mm)
Drivers10” driver woofer, 5” driver midrange, 0.75” Acoustic Lens tweeter
EQYes (Room adaptation: Free/Wall/Corner)
Frequency Response19.5Hz - 23.6kHz (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI InputNo
InputsPowerLink (RJ45), RCA, TOSLINK optical, WiSA wireless
Maximum SPL108dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified)
Optical InputYes
OutputsPowerLink, TOSLINK
RCA InputYes
TRS InputNo
USB InputNo
Weight39.7 lbs (18 kg) each
Wi-FiYes (WiSA)
XLR InputNo