Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen for better sound quality, the Harman Kardon Luna for the lower price. The B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen ranks #18 of 136 medium speakers at $399. The Harman Kardon Luna ranks #22 at $290.99, $108.01 cheaper.
What the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen offers: Longer battery than the 2nd gen (~24 hours at sensible volumes). Watch for: Distorts easier than the 2nd gen with deeper bass.
What the Harman Kardon Luna gets right: Pretty balanced sound besides the boosted bass. The catch: Not stereo.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Harman Kardon Luna if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen is rated for 24 hours versus 12 hours for the Harman Kardon Luna.
Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen | Harman Kardon Luna | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $290.99 |
| Ranked | #18 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #22 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g | 2.5 lbs / 1.13 kg |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 5.2" x 1.8" x 5.2" (133 x 46 x 133 mm) | 8.3" x 3.1" x 3.1" (210 x 78 x 80 mm) |
| Drivers | 82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter | 48mm x 90mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Output Power | 60W | 40W |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 57Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | No |
| Power Input | - | USB-C |
| USB Playback | - | Yes |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen: $399.00 Amazon Bhphotovideo
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
Full B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) |
| Dimensions | 5.2" x 1.8" x 5.2" (133 x 46 x 133 mm) |
| Drivers | 82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 60W |
| Power Bank | No |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g |
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Harman Kardon Luna: $290.99 Amazon
Pros: Pretty balanced sound besides the boosted bass.
Cons: Not stereo. Boosted bass, not as detailed as higher ranked speakers
Full Harman Kardon Luna review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 8.3" x 3.1" x 3.1" (210 x 78 x 80 mm) |
| Drivers | 48mm x 90mm woofer, 20mm tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| MicroSD Playback | No |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | Yes |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs / 1.13 kg |
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