Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 for better sound quality, the Tribit Xsound Mega for the lower price. The B&O Beosound A1 ranks #9 of 136 medium speakers at $200. The Tribit Xsound Mega ranks #20 at $100, $100 cheaper.
The case for the B&O Beosound A1: Deeper bass than the A1 2nd gen. The catch: Not stereo. Not quite as neutral as the A1 2nd gen.
On the Tribit Xsound Mega side: Deepest bass of any medium size speaker. Watch for: Single driver, not stereo.
One note: the B&O Beosound A1 is discontinued, but it still ranks #9 of 136 medium speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 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 | Tribit Xsound Mega | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 Discontinued | $100 |
| Ranked | #9 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 136 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | No |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 99dB | 100dB |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 589 g | 2.2 lbs / 1020 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Drivers | 15mm tweeter + 83mm mid/bass driver | 60mm woofer + 35mm tweeter + passive radiators |
| Output Power | 60W total (30W each driver) | - |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 200ms |
| TWS | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
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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.
Full B&O Beosound A1 review and specifications →
| 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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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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