Very good90/100
- Excellent sound quality
- High quality design and workmanship
- Decent app with EQ
- Good battery life
- Alexa support
- Buttons somewhat awkward to operate
B&O Beosound A1, 2nd generation
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Product details
No matter where you are, who you meet, or what you have planned: bring beauty to the moment. The enhanced Beosound A1 offers hours of uninterrupted musical enjoyment in an elegant, compact form and can be used by everyone present. With its high-quality, compact design, the new Beosound A1 delivers an unparalleled music experience. The powerful True360 sound captivates everyone. At the same time, the multipoint function allows you to connect two smartphones for music control. With a powerful battery life and a high-quality, lighter design, the Beosound A1 is the perfect mobile companion, providing the soundtrack for your next adventure. The ultra-portable speaker delivers up to 18 hours of playback time at normal volume.
The durable Beosound A1 is waterproof and completely resistant to dust and sand. Whether at the beach or in the bathroom: the robust Bluetooth speaker is tough and plays your music wherever you want. Experience crystal-clear voice quality thanks to the outstanding performance of the hands-free function. Bluetooth 5.1 and three internal microphones provide good connections for online meetings and hands-free calls. Choose a song, read the latest news, or organize your day - all without hand gestures. The Beosound A1 now offers full support for the Alexa Voice Assistant. When listening to music at normal volume, you don't need to speak louder for Alexa to hear you.
Protection type (IP code) | IP67 |
Item number | 13314373 |
Manufacturer | B&O |
Category | Bluetooth speakers |
Manufacturer no. | 1734002 |
Release date | 15.7.2020 |
Sales rank in Category Bluetooth speakers | 65 of 3281 |
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Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black anthracite |
Material group | Leather, Metal, Plastic |
Material | Aluminium, Leather, Polymer |
Nominal power | 60 W |
Frequency range | 55 - 20000 Hz |
Max. noise level | 92 dB |
Equipment + Functions | Dustproof, Multipoint, Splashproof, Waterproof |
Number of speakers | 2 x |
Durability | Dustproof, Waterproof |
Protection type (IP code) | IP67 |
Speaker principle | 1-way |
Playback source | External playback device |
Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
USB ports | USB-C |
Power consumption | 5 W |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Power consumption (standby) | 0.12 W |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Battery life | 18 h |
Capacity | 3000 mAh |
Charging time | 3.55 h |
Number of batteries | 1 |
Communication standard | Amazon Alexa |
Country of origin | Denmark |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | USB-C to USB-A cable |
Shape | Round |
Length | 13.30 cm |
Width | 13.30 cm |
Height | 4.60 cm |
Weight | 558 g |
Length | 19 cm |
Width | 19 cm |
Height | 8.60 cm |
Weight | 964 g |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 10.Tribit1.2 %
- 10.UE1.2 %
- 13.B&O1.7 %
- 13.Hama1.7 %
- 15.House of Marley1.8 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 10.Tronsmart4 days
- 11.Teufel6 days
- 12.B&O8 days
- 12.Bose8 days
- 12.JBL8 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 20.Divoom3.6 %
- 21.Muse3.7 %
- 22.Tronsmart3.9 %
- 23.B&O7.2 %
- 24.Klipsch8.4 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus
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Overall ratingVery good88/100
Very good100/100
The second generation of the Bang & Olufsen BEOSOUND A1 is a mobile Bluetooth speaker in an elegant design that has been equipped with modern features such as voice control, a hands-free system and 360° sound characteristics. It can be ordered directly from the B&O online shop for 299 EUR...
Very good80/100
We find it somewhat unusual that the manufacturer does without a WLAN module. Therefore, Alexa can only be used via Bluetooth on the smartphone. However, this has a disadvantage: the mobile everyday companion must always be in the immediate vicinity of the Bang & Olufsen speaker so that Alexa can be used.
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- Stylish and durable
- 360 tones
- Alexa & useful app
- Cumbersome key operation
- expensive
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