Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 for better sound quality, the Xiaomi Sound Party for the lower price. The B&O Beosound A1 ranks #9 of 135 medium speakers at $200. The Xiaomi Sound Party ranks #19 at $133.62, $66.38 cheaper.
What the B&O Beosound A1 offers: Deeper bass than the A1 2nd gen. Watch for: Not stereo.
What the Xiaomi Sound Party offers: Sounds pretty balanced overall, more neutral than the Charge 5. Watch for: Bass can sound slightly thuddy at high volume, 180hz peak.
Buy the B&O Beosound A1 if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Xiaomi Sound Party if the price matters more than sound quality.
Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 | Xiaomi Sound Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 Discontinued | $133.62 |
| Ranked | #9 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #19 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 99dB | 102dB |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs / 589 g | 2.6 lbs / 1200 g |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | SBC |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) |
| Drivers | 15mm tweeter + 83mm mid/bass driver | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters |
| Output Power | 60W total (30W each driver) | 50W |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) |
| TWS | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | - | 10" x 3.6" x 3.6" (255 x 92 x 92 mm) |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
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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 |
| 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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Xiaomi Sound Party: $133.62 Aliexpress
Pros: Sounds pretty balanced overall, more neutral than the Charge 5. Nice passive radiator visual effect. Plays clean out of the box, unlike the JBL Charge 6’s default tuning, which has noticeable mid distortion. Better off-axis dispersion than the VIFA Helsinki thanks to its tweeter. One of the best-performing speakers for its price and size.
Cons: Bass can sound slightly thuddy at high volume, 180hz peak. Can’t match the Soundcore Boom 2 on raw bass output and loudness. Bass and treble are noticeably boosted by default, which listeners who prefer a neutral sound may want to EQ down.
Full Xiaomi Sound Party review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 54Hz |
| Battery Life | 26 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10" x 3.6" x 3.6" (255 x 92 x 92 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 40mm woofers (35W total) + 2x 15mm tweeters |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 102dB |
| Output Power | 50W |
| Party Mode | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) |
| Power Input | USB-C (5V/3A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A) |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs / 1200 g |
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