Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen for better sound quality, the Tribit Xsound Mega for the lower price. The B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen ranks #18 of 136 medium speakers at $399. The Tribit Xsound Mega ranks #20 at $100, $299 cheaper.
On the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen side: Longer battery than the 2nd gen (~24 hours at sensible volumes). Set against that: Distorts easier than the 2nd gen with deeper bass.
The case for the Tribit Xsound Mega: Deepest bass of any medium size speaker. The tradeoff: Single driver, not stereo.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Tribit Xsound Mega if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen | Tribit Xsound Mega | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $100 |
| Ranked | #18 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g | 2.2 lbs / 1020 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 5.2" x 1.8" x 5.2" (133 x 46 x 133 mm) | - |
| Drivers | 82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter | 60mm woofer + 35mm tweeter + passive radiators |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Output Power | 60W | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 47Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 200ms |
| Max Volume | - | 100dB |
| Power Input | - | USB-C |
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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 Xsound Mega: $100 Amazon
Pros: Deepest bass of any medium size speaker. Use xbass mode for flattest frequency response.
Cons: Single driver, not stereo. Lack of detail. Lack of upper treble, peaky lower treble. Not great off axis. Keep in mind this speaker gives up some sound quality for deeper bass.
Full Tribit Xsound Mega review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Latency | 200ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Drivers | 60mm woofer + 35mm tweeter + passive radiators |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 100dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs / 1020 g |
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