Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 ranks #9 of 134 medium speakers at $200; the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen ranks #10 at $200. Close enough in price that the ranking gap is the deciding factor.
What the B&O Beosound A1 gets right: Deeper bass than the A1 2nd gen. The catch: Not quite as neutral as the A1 2nd gen.
On the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen side: More neutral than the first A1. The catch: Not as deep bass as the A1. Pumping sound artifacts above 60% volume, only good for lower listening levels.
One note: the B&O Beosound A1 is discontinued, but it still ranks #9 of 134 medium speakers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 | B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 Discontinued | $200 |
| Ranked | #9 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #10 of 134 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 99dB | 93dB |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| USB Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 589 g | 1.2 lbs / 558 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Drivers | 15mm tweeter + 83mm mid/bass driver | 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter |
| Output Power | 60W total (30W each driver) | - |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 90ms |
| TWS | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
B&O Beosound A1: $200 Discontinued
Pros: Deeper bass than the A1 2nd gen.
Cons: Not stereo. Not quite as neutral as the A1 2nd gen. Pumping sound artifacts above 60% volume, only good for lower listening levels. Discontinued.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 15mm tweeter + 83mm mid/bass driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Output Power | 60W total (30W each driver) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| USB Audio | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 589 g |
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B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen: $200 Amazon
Pros: More neutral than the first A1
Cons: Not stereo. Not as deep bass as the A1. Pumping sound artifacts above 60% volume, only good for lower listening levels.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Bluetooth Latency | 90ms |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Drivers | 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 93dB |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Audio | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g |
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- JOY‘s 🎧3D🔈Audio-Show: B&O Beoplay/Beosound A1 - all 3 generations compared
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- techkiste.net: B&O Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) vs Bose Revolve 2 vs Bose Revolve+ 2 sound-comparison
- Oluv Patreon: B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen vs Beoplay A1 outdoors with a bit of Anker Soundcore Motion+ too
- Oluv Patreon: (Anker) Soundcore Motion 300 - first impressions
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