Short answer: the Xiaomi Sound Party, if you are buying new. The B&O Beosound A1 ranks higher than it (#10 vs #20 of 182 medium speakers, 4.3/5 vs 4.1/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Xiaomi Sound Party is still sold new at $135.84. The B&O Beosound A1’s replacement, the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen, is rated 4.1/5 at $379.
The B&O Beosound A1 is the lighter pick. A premium waterproof disc speaker with a built in strap, good sound, and a long battery, now discontinued but worth buying used. At 1.3 lbs (589 g) it weighs much less than the Xiaomi Sound Party at 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg). It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Xiaomi Sound Party lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Xiaomi Sound Party lacks. The tradeoff: Not quite as neutral as the A1 2nd gen.
The Xiaomi Sound Party is the louder pick. A versatile outdoor speaker with warm, balanced sound, fully waterproof build, long battery life, a phone charging port and a handy retractable handle. Alan Ross Reviews measured it at 102dB at full volume, against 99dB for the B&O Beosound A1. The tradeoff: The sound evidence is mixed rather than universally glowing.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Party new; the B&O Beosound A1 is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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Measured Differences
- Output: the Xiaomi Sound Party was measured at 102 dB maximum against 99 dB for the B&O Beosound A1, so it gets somewhat louder before it runs out of headroom.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A1 | Xiaomi Sound Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200 Discontinued | $135.84 |
| Ranked | #10 of 182 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #20 of 182 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 |
| Maximum SPL | 99dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) | 102dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Bank | No | Yes (USB-C, 5V/3A) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | Pointing up | No |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (589 g) | 2.6 lbs (1200 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | 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 |
| Amplifier Power | 60W total (30W each driver) | 50W |
| Dimensions | 5.2”W x 5.2”D x 1.9”H (133 x 133 x 48 mm) | 10” x 3.6” x 3.6” (255 x 92 x 92 mm) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.4 |
| Strap | Yes (built-in strap) | Yes (detachable strap) |
| Party Mode | - | Yes (Party Connect, up to 100 speakers) |
| Frequency Response | - | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Lights | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- B&O Beosound A1: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, JOY‘s 🎧3D🔈Audio-Show and Oluv.
- Xiaomi Sound Party: reviews by Joy & Oluv’Sone, Oluv and Alan Ross.
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