B&O Beosound A1, 2nd generation

18 h, Rechargeable battery operated
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No matter where you are, who you meet or what you have in mind: bring beauty to this moment. The improved Beosound A1 offers hours of undisturbed musical enjoyment in an elegant, compact form and can also
be used by everyone present. With its high-quality, compact design, the new Beosound A1 offers an unprecedented music experience. The powerful True360 sound casts a spell over everyone. At the same time, the multipoint function allows two smartphones to be connected for music control. With a powerful battery life and a high-quality, lightweight design, the Beosound A1 is the perfect mobile companion and provides 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 on the beach or in the bathroom, the rugged Bluetooth speaker is tough and will play 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 give you great connections for online meetings and hands-free calling. Pick a song, read the latest news, or organize your day - all without moving your hands. The Beosound A1 now fully supports Alexa Voice Assistant. If you listen to music at normal volume, you don't need to speak louder for Alexa to hear you.

Key specifications

Protection type (IP code)
IP67
Audio Connections
Jack 3.5mm In (1x)
Item number
13314373

General information

Manufacturer
Bang & Olufsen
Category
Bluetooth speakers
Manufacturer no.
1734002
Release date
15.7.2020
External links
Manufacturer's site (de)

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Charcoal

Speaker properties

Nominal power
60 W
Frequency range
55 - 20000 Hz
Bluetooth speaker features
Dustproof, 
Multipoint, 
Splashproof, 
Waterproof
Number of speakers
2 x
Durability
Dustproof, 
Waterproof
Protection type (IP code)
IP67
Speaker principle
1-way
Application range
Consumer / Hi-Fi

Media playback properties

Playback source
External playback device
Bluetooth version
5.1

Connections

USB ports
USB-C
Audio Connections
Jack 3.5mm In (1x)

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated

Battery properties

Battery life
18 h

Smart home features

Smarthome communication standard
Amazon Alexa

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB cable

Product dimensions

Shape
Round
Length
13.30 cm
Width
13.30 cm
Height
4.60 cm
Weight
558 g

Package dimensions

Length
19 cm
Width
19 cm
Height
8.60 cm
Weight
964 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 11.Hama
  • 12.Lexon
  • 13.B&O
  • 13.Xiaomi
  • 15.Soundboks

Statutory 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: Galaxus
  • 2.Marshall
  • 2.Wavemaster
  • 4.B&O
  • 4.Bose
  • 6.JBL

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.House of Marley
  • 4.JBL
  • 6.B&O
  • 6.Soundboks
  • 8.Marshall
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good88/100
Very good90/100
PC Welt Online Logo
PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseJune 2023
  • PositiveExcellent sound quality
  • PositiveHigh quality design and workmanship
  • PositiveDecent app with EQ
  • PositiveGood battery life
  • PositiveAlexa support
  • NegativeButtons somewhat awkward to operate
Very good100/100
Area DVD Logo
Area DVDSingle testReleaseMay 2023

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
androidmag.deSingle testReleaseJanuary 2023

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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PC Welt Online Logo
PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseMarch 2022
  • PositiveStylish and durable
  • Positive360 tones
  • PositiveAlexa & useful app
  • NegativeCumbersome key operation
  • Negativeexpensive

The Beosound A1 2nd Gen is a near-perfect portable Bluetooth speaker with a luxurious design and quality finish. It's also very robust with an IP67 rating for full protection against dust and immersion in water. The buttons are better than the original, but still more cumbersome than many competitors...

Very good80/100
Rank 6 out of 15Stiftung Warentest15 Bluetooth-Boxen neu im TestReleaseJune 2021

In May 2021, we have included ?15 new Bluetooth speakers in the big speaker comparison of Stiftung Warentest. Among them are lightweights like the tiny ?JBL Clip 4, middleweights like the ?Marshall Emberton and heavyweights like the ?Dockin D Fine+2. Especially in the middleweight class, the price range is enormous: it ranges from far below 100 euros for the ?Anker Soundcore 3 to well over 200 euros...