B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen vs JBL Xtreme 4

Last updated: September 7, 2026

These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen ranks #18 of 142 medium speakers by sound quality at $399; the JBL Xtreme 4 ranks #37 of 78 large speakers by sound quality at $309.95.

B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen vs JBL Xtreme 4

What the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen gets right: Longer battery than the 2nd gen (~24 hours at sensible volumes). Set against that: Distorts easier than the 2nd gen with deeper bass.

On the JBL Xtreme 4 side: Removable battery. Set against that: High priced.

Buy the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen at $399 for a medium speaker, or the JBL Xtreme 4 at $309.95 for a large speaker instead.

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Specifications Side By Side

B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen JBL Xtreme 4
Price$399.00$309.95
Ranked#18 of 142 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers#37 of 78 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers
AppYesYes
Aux InputNoNo
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Built in MicrophoneYesYes
EQYesYes (5 band)
Power BankNoYes (USB-C)
StereoNoYes
OmnidirectionalPointing upNo
TWSYesYes
Digital Aux InputYes (USB-C)No
Weight1.2 lbs / 558 g4.6 lbs / 2.1 kg
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, AAC, aptX AdaptiveSBC
Bluetooth Version5.15.3
Dimensions5.2" x 1.8" x 5.2" (133 x 46 x 133 mm)11.7" x 5.9" x 5.6" (297 x 149 x 141 mm)
Drivers82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter2x 70mm woofers, 2x 19mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators
IP RatingIP67IP67
Output Power60W100W
Bluetooth Latency-220ms
Max Volume-106dB
Party Mode-Yes (Auracast)
Power Input-USB-C
Removable Battery-Yes
Frequency Response-44Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
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How B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen compares with other leading options:

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The Two Speakers In Full

B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen: $399.00 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen ranking card

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 →

AppYes
Aux InputNo
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
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
Output Power60W
Power BankNo
StereoNo
TWSYes
Weight1.2 lbs / 558 g
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JBL Xtreme 4: $309.95 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

JBL Xtreme 4 ranking card

Pros: A rugged 2.1kg portable with IP67 protection, a replaceable battery, USB-C power-bank output, Auracast, stereo pairing and a useful 5-band app EQ. Independent reviews find the midrange detailed and the sound clear, punchy and refined for outdoor use; it also reaches a strong 106dB maximum level and has excellent real-world battery life.

Cons: It cannot produce the deep rumble of a larger speaker, and bass compression increases near maximum volume. The front-facing layout has only modest off-axis consistency, Bluetooth latency is high for video, and the default balance benefits from EQ adjustment. There is no aux input, so wired sources are not supported.

Full JBL Xtreme 4 review and specifications →

AppYes
Aux InputNo
Battery Life24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth CodecsSBC
Bluetooth Latency220ms
Bluetooth Version5.3
Built in MicrophoneYes
Digital Aux InputNo
Dimensions11.7" x 5.9" x 5.6" (297 x 149 x 141 mm)
Drivers2x 70mm woofers, 2x 19mm tweeters + 2x passive radiators
EQYes (5 band)
Frequency Response44Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP RatingIP67
Max Volume106dB
OmnidirectionalNo
Output Power100W
Party ModeYes (Auracast)
Power BankYes (USB-C)
Power InputUSB-C
Removable BatteryYes
StereoYes
TWSYes
Weight4.6 lbs / 2.1 kg
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