Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen on measured sound quality, the Walla Sound on price. The B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen ranks #11 of 177 medium speakers, rated 4.3/5, at $395. The Walla Sound ranks #163, rated 2.2/5, at $49.99, $345.01 cheaper.
The Walla Sound is the lighter choice. A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone. At 0.7 lbs (300 g) it weighs much less than the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen at 1.2 lbs (558 g). It keeps a wired aux input, which the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen lacks. Watch for: No bass, gets distorted when turned up.
The B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen is the better-sounding, deeper-bass choice. A premium waterproof puck speaker with balanced sound, a built in strap, and a long battery for travel. Its bass reaches about 58Hz before falling 10dB, against 90Hz for the Walla Sound. It is rated for 18 hours of battery against 8 for the Walla Sound. It is rated IP67 against IPX5 for the Walla Sound.
Buy the Walla Sound if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen if sound quality matters more than the price.
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A small shockproof speaker with an aux input, microSD playback and a built in microphone.
A premium waterproof puck speaker with balanced sound, a built in strap, and a long battery for travel.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Walla Sound | B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | $395.00 |
| Ranked | #163 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #11 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Amplifier Power | 10W (2 x 5W) | 60W total (2x 30W Class D) |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~90Hz | 58Hz |
| Battery Life | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX5 | IP67 |
| MicroSD Playback | Yes | - |
| Power Input | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (300 g) | 1.2 lbs (558 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 2.7” x 2.7” x 6.3” (68 x 68 x 160 mm) | 5.2”W x 5.2”D x 1.8”H (133 x 133 x 46 mm) |
| Drivers | 30mm metal diaphragm driver | 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| App | No | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 90ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 93dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in strap) |
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