Bang & Olufsen Beolit Generations: Every Model Compared

Last updated: November 14, 2026

The Bang & Olufsen Beolit line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 2 models, from the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 17 to the B&O Beolit 20. Every rated model scores 3.4/5. Only one of them is 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.

Generation 1
Generation 2
Bang & Olufsen Beolit 17Beolit 173.4/5Discontinued
B&O Beolit 20Oct 2020Beolit 203.4/5Current $749.00

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Generation by generation

Beolit 17 to Beolit 20

The B&O Beolit 20 replaced the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 17. Both rate 3.4/5. It adds stereo pairing. Battery life goes from 24 to 8 hours.

Spec Beolit 17 Beolit 20
Amplifier Power 2 x 35W (120W peak) 240W peak
Battery Life 24 hours 8 hours

Frequently Asked Questions

How many generations of the Bang & Olufsen Beolit are there?

Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Bang & Olufsen Beolit, from the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 17 to the B&O Beolit 20.

What replaced the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 17?

The B&O Beolit 20 replaced the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 17. Both are rated 3.4/5.