Yamaha WS-B1A

12 h, Rechargeable battery operated

Product details

Key specifications

Protection type (IP code)
IP67
Item number
23204132

General information

Manufacturer
Yamaha
Category
Bluetooth speakers
Manufacturer no.
WSB1A-BL
Release date
10.11.2022

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Speaker properties

Audio channel
Mono
Nominal power
10 W
Bluetooth speaker features
Dustproof
Number of speakers
1 x
Durability
Dustproof, 
Waterproof
Protection type (IP code)
IP67
Speaker principle
1-way
Volume control
Touch
Application range
Consumer / Hi-Fi

Media playback properties

Playback source
External playback device
Bluetooth version
5.0
Bluetooth transmission range
10 m

Connections

USB ports
USB-C

Power supply

Power consumption
10 W
Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life
12 h
Charging time
3 h
Battery size
Device specific

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Product dimensions

Shape
Rectangular
Length
8.80 cm
Width
8.80 cm
Height
10.50 cm
Weight
490 g

Package dimensions

Length
19.60 cm
Width
12.40 cm
Height
12.10 cm
Weight
708 g

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
  • Yamaha
  • 1.Sony
  • 2.JBL
  • 2.Technaxx
  • 4.Divoom

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
  • Yamaha
  • 1.Xiaomi
  • 2.Marshall
  • 2.Wavemaster
  • 4.B&O

Return rate

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

Source: Galaxus
  • Yamaha
  • 1.Divoom
  • 2.UE
  • 3.Hama
  • 4.House of Marley
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good81/100
Very good82/100
MAC LIFE Logo
MAC LIFESingle testReleaseAugust 2023
  • Positiveneutral sound
  • Positivesafe operation
  • PositiveScrew thread for tripods and wall mounting
  • PositiveOptional wireless charging plate
  • NegativeNo companion app
  • Negativesomewhat restrained bass

Elegant mini speaker for small rooms that can be adjusted with a software EQ.

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GameStar Logo
GameStarSingle testReleaseJune 2023
  • PositiveHigh volume
  • PositiveWall mounting possible
  • PositiveWaterproof
  • PositiveWireless charging possible
  • NegativeCould be more compact
  • NegativeNo power supply unit supplied

In terms of price, too, the two combatants are moving towards each other: WS-B1A is priced at 110 euros - its competitor Boomster Go is a measly 10 euros less. Personally, I recommend WS-B1A for the windowsill, the holiday on the balcony or the tofu barbecue on the terrace. Boomster Go, meanwhile, has proven itself as an outdoor companion.

Good63/100
Rank 8 out of 14Stiftung WarentestBluetooth-Lautsprecher im Test - Starke Boxen und fipsige KistenReleaseMay 2023

A powerful bass, clearly audible details and a balanced, lively sound - that's what the perfect Bluetooth speaker should sound like. However, good sound quality is not everything: Stiftung Warentest expects a test winner to be easy to use, to have a long-lasting battery and to offer practical additional functions.

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Very good97/100
Area DVD Logo
Area DVDSingle testReleaseMay 2023

For a purchase price of 119 EUR, Yamaha Music offers the compact WS-B1A, a new Bluetooth speaker. It is available in attractive colours (black, carbon grey with rose gold accents and light grey, also with rose gold accents). The IP67 protection rating makes the speaker dustproof and the speaker is resistant to water for a certain period of time...