Short answer: the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen on measured sound quality, the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor on price. The B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen ranks #19 of 177 medium speakers, rated 4.1/5, at $399. The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor ranks #46, rated 3.7/5, at $49.99, $349.01 cheaper.
Why pick the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor: An affordable waterproof outdoor speaker with a separate tweeter, decent battery life and linking to many more speakers. The catch: Bass reach is limited for the cabinet size, with a rated lower limit of 60Hz, and the boosted bass gets somewhat uncontrolled at high levels.
The B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. A premium waterproof puck speaker with good sound, a long battery, and a battery you can swap, built to last. It is rated for 24 hours of battery against 12 for the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor lacks. The tradeoff: Distorts easier than the 2nd gen with deeper bass.
Buy the Xiaomi Sound Outdoor 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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An affordable waterproof outdoor speaker with a separate tweeter, decent battery life and linking to many more speakers.
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
| Xiaomi Sound Outdoor | B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | $399.00 |
| Ranked | #46 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #19 of 177 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Speakersync, up to 100 speakers) | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | Pointing up |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (597 g) | 1.2 lbs (558 g) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 7.7” x 2.7” x 2.6” (196.6 x 68 x 66 mm) | 5.2” x 1.8” x 5.2” (133 x 46 x 133 mm) |
| Drivers | 20W woofer, 10W tweeter + 2x passive radiators | 82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 30W | 60W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | Yes (USB-C) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Strap | - | Yes (built-in strap) |
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