Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen for better sound quality, the Walla Sound for the lower price. The B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen ranks #19 of 177 medium speakers, rated 4.1/5, at $399. The Walla Sound ranks #163, rated 2.2/5, at $49.99, $349.01 cheaper.
The B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. A premium waterproof puck speaker with good sound, a long battery, and a battery you can swap, built to last. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 8 for the Walla Sound. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Walla Sound. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Walla Sound lacks. The catch: Distorts easier than the 2nd gen with deeper bass.
The Walla Sound is the lighter choice. A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone. At 0.7 lbs (300 g) it weighs much less than the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen at 1.2 lbs (558 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen lacks. Watch for: No bass, gets distorted when turned up.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Walla Sound if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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A premium waterproof puck speaker with good sound, a long battery, and a battery you can swap, built to last.
A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen | Walla Sound | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $49.99 |
| Ranked | #19 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #163 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | 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) | 0.7 lbs (300 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 5.2” x 1.8” x 5.2” (133 x 46 x 133 mm) | 2.7” x 2.7” x 6.3” (68 x 68 x 160 mm) |
| Drivers | 82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter | 30mm metal diaphragm driver |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX5 |
| Amplifier Power | 60W | 10W (2 x 5W) |
| Power Input | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~90Hz |
| MicroSD Playback | - | Yes |
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