Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen, if you are buying new. The B&O Beosound A1 ranks higher than it (#10 vs #19 of 172 medium speakers, 4.3/5 vs 4.1/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen is still sold new at $399.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen if you want one new; the B&O Beosound A1 is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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A premium 589 g disc speaker with IP67 waterproofing, a built-in strap, a 24-hour battery and an app EQ.
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Longer battery than the 2nd gen (~24 hours at sensible volumes).
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 | B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 Discontinued | $399.00 |
| Ranked | #10 of 172 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #19 of 172 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | - |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | Pointing up |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (589 g) | 1.2 lbs (558 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Drivers | 15mm tweeter + 83mm mid/bass driver | 82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter |
| Amplifier Power | 60W total (30W each driver) | 60W |
| Dimensions | 5.2”W x 5.2”D x 1.9”H (133 x 133 x 48 mm) | 5.2” x 1.8” x 5.2” (133 x 46 x 133 mm) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (built-in strap) |
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