The B&O Beosound A1 line on Speaker Ranking spans 3 generations and 3 models, from the B&O Beosound A1 to the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen. Ratings run from 4.1/5 to 4.3/5. Of these, 2 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
More from this brand: every B&O speaker ranked.
Generation by generation
Beosound A1 to Beosound A1 2nd gen
The B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen replaced the B&O Beosound A1. Both rate 4.3/5.
| Spec | Beosound A1 | Beosound A1 2nd gen |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 60W total (30W each driver) | 60W total (2x 30W Class D) |
| Battery Life | 24 hours | 18 hours |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (589 g) | 1.2 lbs (558 g) |
Full Beosound A1 vs Beosound A1 2nd gen comparison
Beosound A1 2nd gen to Beosound A1 3rd gen
The B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen replaced the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen. It rates lower, 4.1/5 against 4.3/5.
| Spec | Beosound A1 2nd gen | Beosound A1 3rd gen |
|---|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 60W total (2x 30W Class D) | 60W |
| Battery Life | 18 hours | 24 hours |
Full Beosound A1 2nd gen vs Beosound A1 3rd gen comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the B&O Beosound A1 are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 3 generations of the B&O Beosound A1, from the B&O Beosound A1 to the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen.
What replaced the B&O Beosound A1?
The B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen replaced the B&O Beosound A1. Both are rated 4.3/5.
What replaced the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen?
The B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen replaced the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen. It is rated 4.1/5, against 4.3/5 for the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen.