Short answer: the Minirig 3. It ranks #7 of 135 medium speakers by sound quality at $140; the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen ranks #10 and costs $200, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Minirig 3 offers: Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer. Watch for: Not stereo.
What the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen offers: More neutral than the first A1 Watch for: Not stereo.
Buy the Minirig 3. It ranks higher for sound quality than the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If battery life is a priority, the Minirig 3 is rated for 30 hours versus 18 hours for the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen.
If water resistance matters to you, the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen at IP67 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the Minirig 3 at Splash resistant (splashing).
Specifications Side By Side
| Minirig 3 | B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $140 Discontinued | $200 |
| Ranked | #7 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #10 of 135 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Aux Latency | 0ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, AAC, SBC | AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Built in Microphone | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant | IP67 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms | 90ms |
| Max Volume | 105dB | 93dB |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 550 g | 1.2 lbs / 558 g |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Dimensions | 4" x 2.9" (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) | - |
| Discontinued | Yes | - |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver | 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 40W | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Minirig 3: $140 Discontinued Minirigs
Pros: Modular, can easily attach a subwoofer.
Cons: Not stereo. Calls itself splash resistant and has no official water rating. App is buggy. Wireless TWS pairing is buggy. A bit expensive. Has reliability issues more often than any other speaker. Discontinued.
Full Minirig 3 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 0ms |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz |
| Battery Life | 30 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Latency | 60ms |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | No |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 4" x 2.9" (101.6 x 73 mm) (diameter x height) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 70mm custom driver |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 18kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | Splash resistant |
| Max Volume | 105dB |
| Output Power | 40W |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | Proprietary USB cable |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes (Bluetooth or cable) |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 550 g |
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B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen: $200 Amazon
Pros: More neutral than the first A1
Cons: Not stereo. Not as deep bass as the A1. Pumping sound artifacts above 60% volume, only good for lower listening levels.
Full B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Bluetooth Latency | 90ms |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) |
| Drivers | 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Max Volume | 93dB |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs / 558 g |
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