B&O Beosound A1, 2nd generation
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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.
| Protection type (IP code) | IP67 |
| Audio Connections | Jack 3.5mm In (1x) |
| Item number | 13314373 |
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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- 9.Harman/Kardon1,2 %
- 11.Lexon1,4 %
- 12.B&O1,6 %
- 12.Xiaomi1,6 %
- 14.Soundboks1,9 %
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- 5.JBL4 days
- 6.Bose5 days
- 6.UE5 days
- 8.B&O6 days
- 9.Sony8 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 6.Fresh'N Rebel2,2 %
- 6.Muse2,2 %
- 8.B&O2,3 %
- 9.House of Marley2,4 %
- 10.Bose2,5 %
- Excellent sound quality
- High quality design and workmanship
- Decent app with EQ
- Good battery life
- Alexa support
- Buttons somewhat awkward to operate
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...
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.
- Stylish and durable
- 360 tones
- Alexa & useful app
- Cumbersome key operation
- expensive
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