Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen for better sound quality, the Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus for the lower price. The B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen ranks #18 of 136 medium speakers at $399. The Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus ranks #21 at $79.99, $319.01 cheaper.
What the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen gets right: Longer battery than the 2nd gen (~24 hours at sensible volumes). The catch: Distorts easier than the 2nd gen with deeper bass.
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 3rd 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 3rd gen | Tribit Maxsound Plus V1/V2/Thunderbox Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #18 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #21 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| 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 | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 5.2" x 1.8" x 5.2" (133 x 46 x 133 mm) | 2.6" x 7.8" x 2.7" (65 x 198 x 68 mm) (2.56 x 7.79 x 2.68 inches) |
| Drivers | 82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter | 2x 44mm full-range drivers + 2x passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Output Power | 60W | 24W |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 58Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 160ms |
| Max Volume | - | 99dB |
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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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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 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 24W |
| Power Bank | No |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 595 g |
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