Bang & Olufsen
Beosound Explore
A solid mid-range bluetooth speaker for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 27 hours.
60/100
27 hoursIP67
£174best price at Amazon
In stock at 2 retailers
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Why we rate it
- Stereo pairing
- 360-degree audio
- Dustproof
- Above-average battery life
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the bluetooth speakers classWhere the Beosound Explore wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Battery
Battery life27 hours
Design
IP ratingIP67
Weight650 g
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowBeosound Explore vs Marshall Emberton II
Beosound ExploreEmberton II
| Bang & OlufsenBeosound ExploreThis page | MarshallEmberton II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60 /100 | 60 /100 |
| Battery hours | 27 hours | 30 hoursBetter |
| Max power | — | 20 W |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.1 |
| Weight | 650 gBetter | 673 g |
Who it's for
Is the Beosound Explore 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.
good
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 Beosound Explore worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 60/100 against other bluetooth speakers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 56.
What stands out on the Beosound Explore?
Its stereo pairing stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the JBL Xtreme 5?
The JBL Xtreme 5 scores 62/100 versus this one at 60/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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