B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen Review: Ranked #19 of 164

The B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen ranks #19 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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#19 B&O Beosound A1 3rd gen: $299.99 Amazon B&H Photo Video eBay

Older models: the B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen (ranked higher, rated 4.3/5) and the B&O Beosound A1 (ranked higher, rated 4.3/5).

Pros: Longer battery than the 2nd gen (~24 hours at sensible volumes). IP67 rated with a serviceable, replaceable battery: the first Bluetooth speaker with Cradle to Cradle certification. Multipoint connectivity and aptX Adaptive.

Cons: Distorts easier than the 2nd gen with deeper bass. Dipped area in the upper mids. Not as deep of bass as the 2nd gen

Related speakers: B&O Beosound A1, B&O Beosound A1 2nd gen.

How it compares: Just above it: Mifa Wildrod - $253 cheaper, 12 fewer hours of battery life. Just below it: Xiaomi Sound Party - $157 cheaper, 2 more hours of battery life.

Amplifier Power	60W
App	Yes
Aux Input	No
Battery Life	24 hours (Manufacturer specified)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Bluetooth Version	5.1
Built-in Microphone	Yes
Digital Aux Input	Yes (USB-C)
Dimensions	5.2” x 1.8” x 5.2” (133 x 46 x 133 mm)
Drivers	82.5mm woofer, 15mm tweeter
EQ	Yes
IP Rating	IP67
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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