B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen Review: Ranked #11 of 164

The B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen ranks #11 out of 164 total Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers for sound quality. See all Portable Bluetooth rankings for every top pick.

Brand: B&O

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#11 B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen: $395.00 Amazon eBay

Newer model: the B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen, ranked lower, rated 4.1/5.

Pros: B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen uses 3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter. Its 558 g, claimed 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) battery life, IP67 protection, up to 93dB and mono playback make it a practical option for its intended room or portable use. Measured bass extension of 58Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Bass is limited by its 58Hz specification.

Related speakers: B&O Beosound A1, B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen.

How it compares: Just above it: B&O Beosound A1 - $195 cheaper, 6 more hours of battery life. Just below it: JBL Charge 6 - $245 cheaper, 6 more hours of battery life.

Amplifier Power	60W total (2x 30W Class D)
App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	58Hz
Battery Life	18 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Bluetooth Latency	90ms
Bluetooth Version	5.1
Built-in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C)
Dimensions	5.2”W x 5.2”D x 1.8”H (133 x 133 x 46 mm)
Drivers	3.5mm aluminium driver + 0.75 inch silk dome tweeter
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	IP67
Maximum SPL	93dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews)
Omnidirectional	Pointing up
Power Bank	No
Power Input	USB-C
Stereo	No
Strap	Yes (built-in strap)
TWS	Yes
Weight	1.2 lbs (558 g)

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