Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen. It ranks #19 of 179 medium speakers by sound quality, rated 4.1/5, at $379. The Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II ranks #50, rated 3.6/5, at $299, $80 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen is the better-sounding, longer-running choice. A premium waterproof puck speaker with good sound, a long battery, and a battery you can swap, built to last. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 17 for the Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II. At 1.2 lbs (558 g) it weighs much less than the Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II at 2 lbs (910 g). It is rated IP67 against IP55 for the Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II. The catch: Distorts easier than the 2nd gen with deeper bass.
What the Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II does well: A premium 360 degree speaker that sounds the same from any spot around it, with a carry handle and long battery life. It keeps a wired aux input, which the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen lacks. Watch for: Overly boosted bass, warm sounding.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $80 you would save on the Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen | Bose Soundlink Revolve+ II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379.00 | $299.00 |
| Ranked | #19 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #50 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Bose Connect |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 17 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (558 g) | 2 lbs (0.91 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| Dimensions | 5.2” x 1.8” x 5.2” (133 x 46 x 133 mm) | 3.2” x 6” x 3.2” (82 x 152 x 82 mm) |
| Drivers | 82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter | 1x omnidirectional full-range transducer + 2x passive radiators (driver size undisclosed by Bose) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP55 |
| Amplifier Power | 60W | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | No |
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