Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen if sound quality matters most, the Klipsch Nashville if price matters most. The B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen ranks #19 of 177 medium speakers, rated 4.1/5, at $399. The Klipsch Nashville ranks #83, rated 3.3/5, at $89.99, $309.01 cheaper.
The case for the Klipsch Nashville: A rugged, rubber coated waterproof speaker with long battery life and fast charging that can also charge your phone. Watch for: Upper bass boost.
The B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen is the better-sounding, lighter option. A premium waterproof puck speaker with good sound, a long battery, and a battery you can swap, built to last. At 1.2 lbs (558 g) it weighs much less than the Klipsch Nashville at 2.1 lbs (970 g). It supports aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, which the Klipsch Nashville lacks. Watch for: Distorts easier than the 2nd gen with deeper bass.
Buy the Klipsch Nashville if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen if sound quality is the priority over the price.
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A rugged, rubber coated waterproof speaker with long battery life and fast charging that can also charge your phone.
A premium waterproof puck speaker with good sound, a long battery, and a battery you can swap, built to last.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Klipsch Nashville | B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.99 | $399.00 |
| Ranked | #83 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #19 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~64Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Broadcast Mode) | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 10W) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs (970 g) | 1.2 lbs (558 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Drivers | 2x 57mm fullrange | 82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter |
| Dimensions | 7” x 3.1” x 3.2” (178 x 78 x 81 mm) | 5.2” x 1.8” x 5.2” (133 x 46 x 133 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 20W RMS | 60W |
| Maximum SPL | 89dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | Pointing up |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in strap) |
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