Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 for better sound quality, the JBL Flip 7 for the lower price. The B&O Beosound A1 ranks #9 of 136 medium speakers at $200. The JBL Flip 7 ranks #14 at $129.95, $70.05 cheaper.
What the B&O Beosound A1 offers: Deeper bass than the A1 2nd gen. Watch for: Not stereo.
The case for the JBL Flip 7: A very neutral speaker, very small, almost pocket size. The tradeoff: A little bit of a bump at 4khz, not quite as neutral as the FLip 6.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the JBL Flip 7 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If battery life is a priority, the B&O Beosound A1 is rated for 24 hours versus 14 hours for the JBL Flip 7.
Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 | JBL Flip 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 Discontinued | $129.95 |
| Ranked | #9 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #14 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz | 59Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (7 band) |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Max Volume | 99dB | 100dB |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | Yes (USB-C) |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 589 g | 1.2 lbs / 560 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (5V 7.5W-15W) |
| Drivers | 15mm tweeter + 83mm mid/bass driver | 45x80mm racetrack driver + 16mm tweeter |
| Output Power | 60W total (30W each driver) | 35W total (25W main + 10W tweeter) |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Auracast) |
| TWS | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | - | 7.2" x 2.7" x 2.8" (182.5 x 69.5 x 71.5 mm) |
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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.
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| 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 |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 15mm tweeter + 83mm mid/bass driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 99dB |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up |
| Output Power | 60W total (30W each driver) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 589 g |
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JBL Flip 7: $129.95 Amazon
Pros: A very neutral speaker, very small, almost pocket size. Just slightly more treble than the Flip 6 which was already a great speaker. Slightly deeper bass than the Flip 6
Cons: A little bit of a bump at 4khz, not quite as neutral as the FLip 6. I believe this one is slightly worse than the Flip 6.
Full JBL Flip 7 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz |
| Battery Life | 14 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) |
| Dimensions | 7.2" x 2.7" x 2.8" (182.5 x 69.5 x 71.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 45x80mm racetrack driver + 16mm tweeter |
| EQ | Yes (7 band) |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Max Volume | 100dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 35W total (25W main + 10W tweeter) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Auracast) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V 7.5W-15W) |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 560 g |
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