Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen on measured sound quality, the Tribit Stormbox Flow on price. The B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen ranks #19 of 179 medium speakers, rated 4.1/5, at $379. The Tribit Stormbox Flow ranks #58, rated 3.5/5, at $79.99, $299.01 cheaper.
The B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen is the better-sounding choice. A premium waterproof puck speaker with good sound, a long battery, and a battery you can swap, built to last. It supports aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, which the Tribit Stormbox Flow lacks. The tradeoff: Distorts easier than the 2nd gen with deeper bass.
The case for the Tribit Stormbox Flow: A waterproof speaker with very long battery life, a carry handle, stereo pairing and a port that charges your phone. The catch: Not stereo.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Stormbox Flow if the price matters more than sound quality.
Want more options? Browse the full Portable Bluetooth rankings.
Prices on this page were last checked November 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM UTC. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date/time and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen | Tribit Stormbox Flow | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379.00 | $79.99 |
| Ranked | #19 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #58 of 179 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (558 g) | 1.4 lbs (657 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 5.2” x 1.8” x 5.2” (133 x 46 x 133 mm) | 7.9” x 3.6” x 2.1” (200 x 91 x 53 mm) |
| Drivers | 82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter | 60W: 2x 30mm drivers + passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Amplifier Power | 60W | 25W |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 47Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 400ms aac, 200ms sbc |
| Frequency Response | - | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
Related Speaker Comparisons
How B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen compares with other leading options: