Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen for better sound quality, the Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus for the lower price. The B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen ranks #10 of 135 medium speakers at $200. The Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus ranks #21 at $79.99, $120.01 cheaper.
What the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen offers: More neutral than the first A1 Watch for: Not stereo.
What the Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus offers: Use Xbass mode for flattest frequency response. Watch for: Slightly less deep bass than the best in category.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen | Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #10 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #21 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 90ms | 160ms |
| Max Volume | 93dB | 99dB |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g | 1.3 lbs / 595 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | - |
| Drivers | 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter | 2x 44mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 4.2 |
| Output Power | - | 24W |
| Dimensions | - | 2.6" x 7.8" x 2.7" (65 x 198 x 68 mm) (2.56 x 7.79 x 2.68 inches) |
Related Speaker Comparisons
More useful head-to-heads from the same speaker class:
- JBL Charge 6 vs Soundcore Glow
- JBL Charge 6 vs Soundcore Motion 300
- JBL Charge 6 vs Soundcore Motion+
- B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen vs Soundcore Motion+
- JBL Charge 6 vs Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus
The Two Speakers In Full
B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen: $200 Amazon
Pros: More neutral than the first A1
Cons: Not stereo. Not as deep bass as the A1. Pumping sound artifacts above 60% volume, only good for lower listening levels.
Full B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Bluetooth Latency | 90ms |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) |
| Drivers | 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 93dB |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g |
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- JOY‘s 🎧3D🔈Audio-Show: B&O Beoplay/Beosound A1 - all 3 generations compared
- JOY‘s 🎧3D🔈Audio-Show: B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen vs 2nd gen - worth the premium?
- Alan Ross Reviews: B&O Beoplay A1 2nd gen vs Minirig mk3 bluetooth speaker
- Alan Ross Reviews: B&O Beoplay A1 2nd gen vs Minirig mk3 bluetooth speaker
- Alan Ross Reviews: Soundcore Motion Plus vs Beoplay A1 2nd gen - The Match!
- techkiste.net: B&O Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) vs Bose Revolve 2 vs Bose Revolve+ 2 sound-comparison
- Oluv Patreon: B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen vs Beoplay A1 outdoors with a bit of Anker Soundcore Motion+ too
- Oluv Patreon: (Anker) Soundcore Motion 300 - first impressions
- Reddit Search for B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen Review
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
- B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen vs B&O Beosound A1
- B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen vs JBL Charge 6
- B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen vs Minirig 3
- B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen vs Soundcore Motion+
- B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen vs B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen
- B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen vs Tribit Stormbox Flow
- B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen vs JBL Charge 4
- B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen vs Turtlebox Ranger
- See all 10 comparisons
Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus: $79.99 Amazon
Pros: Use Xbass mode for flattest frequency response. V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus sound exactly the same.
Cons: Slightly less deep bass than the best in category.
Full Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 160ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 2.6" x 7.8" x 2.7" (65 x 198 x 68 mm) (2.56 x 7.79 x 2.68 inches) |
| Drivers | 2x 44mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Output Power | 24W |
| Power Bank | No |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 595 g |
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Alan Ross Reviews: All Tribit Speakers Compared - Maxsound Plus, Stormbox, Xsound Go, Maxboom
- Alan Ross Reviews: Tribit Stormbox Flow has deeper bass than the Bose Flex but………..
- Alan Ross Reviews: Anker Soundcore 3 vs Tribit Maxsound Plus - Best £50 speaker
- Alan Ross Reviews: JBL Flip 6 vs Maxsound Plus and Soundcore Boost - ultimate travel speaker!
- Alan Ross Reviews: Earfun Uboom Review - full test - vs tribit maxsound and motion plus!
- Alan Ross Reviews: Tribit Maxsound Plus v1 vs V2 - upgraded Maxsound Plus tested! 🏅
- Reddit Search for Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus Review
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
- Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus vs JBL Charge 6
- Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus vs Bose Soundlink Flex 2nd gen
- Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus vs Soundcore Motion 300
- Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus vs Tribit Stormbox Flow
- Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus vs Sonos Roam 2
- Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus vs Soundcore Boom Go 3i
- Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus vs JBL Partybox 110