Bang & Olufsen
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen)
The Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) lands as a solid mid-range bluetooth speaker, built around 18 hours.
57/100
18 hours60 WIP675.1PortableAmazon Alexa
£250best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Stereo pairing
- USB-C charging
- Floats in water
- Above-average max output
- Below-average drivers
Score profile
Scored against the bluetooth speakers classWhere the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Audio
Drivers2
Max output60 W
Stereo pairingYes
Battery
Battery life18 hours
USB-C chargingYes
Design
IP ratingIP67
Floats in waterYes
DustproofYes
Weight558 g
Form factorPortable
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.1
MultipointYes
Voice assistantAmazon Alexa
More specs
WaterproofYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowBang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) vs Bose Bose SoundLink Flex
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen)Bose SoundLink Flex
| Bang & OlufsenBang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen)This page | BoseBose SoundLink Flex | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57 /100 | 58 /100Better |
| Battery hours | 18 hoursBetter | 12 hours |
| Max power | 60 W | — |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| Weight | 558 g | — |
Who it's for
Is the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable bluetooth speaker for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier bluetooth speaker is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 57/100 against other bluetooth speakers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen)?
Its stereo pairing stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Bose SoundLink Flex?
The Bose SoundLink Flex scores 58/100 versus this one at 57/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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