Short answer: it depends on whether you want True360 coverage or volume. The B&O Beoplay A2 active spreads B&O’s True360 sound from both sides but is not stereo. The Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 sounds warm with boosted bass, yet is only a little over half as loud as the higher rated boomboxes; at $400 and $385 they sit close on price.
One note: the B&O Beoplay A2 active is discontinued, but it still ranks #16 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the B&O Beoplay A2 active at $400 for a large speaker, or the Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 at $385 for a boombox speaker instead.
If battery life is a priority, the B&O Beoplay A2 active is rated for 24 hours versus 8 hours for the Harman Kardon Go + Play 3.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beoplay A2 active | Harman Kardon Go + Play 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $400 Discontinued | $385 |
| Ranked | #16 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #3 of 113 in Boombox Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs (1.1 kg) | 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) |
| App | No | Yes (Harman Kardon One app) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (App EQ) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| Dimensions | 10.1” x 5.6” x 1.7” (256 x 142 x 44 mm) | 17.3” x 9.4” x 7.6” (439 x 240 x 192 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 3” fullrange woofers, 2x 0.75” tweeters + 2x 3” passive radiators | 1x 130mm (5”) subwoofer + 2x 70mm midrange drivers + 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 60W | 160W RMS |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (carry strap) | No |
| Aux Latency | - | 112ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 35Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 120ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 103dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| USB Playback | - | No |
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