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B&O-Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen
Portable Bluetooth speaker with upgraded bass performance, stunning 360-degree sound and a battery that lasts beyond expectation.
A perfect pack-and-go size hides a serious sound experience. All wrapped up in precision-milled aluminium. Others may try. But nothing comes close.
Small size. Serious sound.
With the largest woofer in its class, Beosound A1 delivers dramatically deep bass. Not to mention clarity that lingers in the air, and a presence that fills any space – all wrapped up in a pack-friendly form.
Power that powers on
The best moments should never be cut short. With up to 24 hours of playtime, Beosound A1 lasts as long as the best days do.
Clear everywhere. Heard anywhere.
Whether you’re taking calls from the home or the middle of nowhere, a three-microphone array ensures your voice cuts through – sharp, clear, unmistakable.
Ready to connect
Press play, slip away. With Bluetooth, Microsoft Swift Pair, and Google Fast Pair, Beosound A1 connects instantly and holds strong. Keeping your soundtrack seamless and uninterrupted.
Stirring stereo
One Beosound A1 fills the space. Two take it over. Enjoy stereo sound that makes every moment bigger, bolder, and more immersive. With stereo pairing, you can even connect across generations – pairing a Beosound A1 2nd Gen with a Beosound A1 3rd Gen.
Sound you can feel
Some things just feel right. The pearl-blasted aluminium, the soft leather strap, the 2173 precision-milled holes under your fingertips. With almost a century of craft behind it, Beosound A1 is more than a speaker – it’s an object of art. And the best part is the size: perfect for any pack-and-go adventure.
Circular, and not just in shape
When you love something, you want to keep loving it. And now you can. Beosound A1 3rd Gen is the world’s first Cradle to Cradle Certified® (Bronze) Bluetooth speaker, made to last. It’s designed to be serviced, not replaced, so it moves with you – and the times.
Ready. Whatever the weather.
Dustproof. Waterproof. Adventure-proof. Whether it’s splashes, sand, or a storm, Beosound A1 keeps on playing. Because life doesn’t stop for the weather – and neither should the music.
Up to 5-year warranty
We say this speaker is built to last, and we mean it. With up to five years of warranty through Beocare, Beosound A1 3rd Gen isn’t just protected – it’s backed by a commitment to quality that runs deeper than sound.
Designed to be repaired, not replaced
With its replaceable battery design*, Beosound A1 3rd Gen will keep on playing for years to come.
Battery replaced at an authorised B&O service centre or B&O showrooms.
Beosound A1 3rd Gen is Cradle to Cradle Certified® Full Scope: Bronze (v4.1)
The Cradle to Cradle Certified® program is the world-leading global standard for designing products that are safe, circular, and responsibly made.
The design of Beosound A1 3rd Gen is engineered with circular materials to endure for years. It is made to move and adapt over time through software upgrades, making sure it evolves with you. Its modular design enables easy maintenance, service, battery replacement and repair. It is intentionally created for a life after its first- by design.
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*Cradle to Cradle Certified® is a registered trademark of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.
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Small but mighty, the Beosound A1 3rd Gen delivers a surprising 360° sound with punchy, class-leading bass and a refined midrange that keeps vocals natural. Reviewers from Best of High End and What Hi-Fi? praise its premium IP67 build and extended battery life.
Pros
- Surprisingly deep, room-filling bass and wide 360° presentation for a compact speaker.
- Premium, rugged construction with pearl‑blasted aluminium finishes and IP67 water/dust protection.
- Extended battery life (up to ~24 hours), modern codecs and connectivity (aptX Adaptive, Bluetooth 5.1, multipoint) plus app EQ and USB‑C audio.
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Cons
- Commanding price compared with mainstream portables — a clear premium offering rather than a budget pick.
- 3rd‑gen removes Alexa support, reducing built‑in voice‑assistant convenience for some users.
Sound Quality
88/100
Bass
86/100
For a very small driver (≈85mm / ~3.3"), reviewers highlight "surprising authority" and a claimed deeper low end versus the previous gen; the A1 3rd Gen fills small rooms with 360° bass presence. Given repeated praise that it delivers rich bass "for its size," this earns an excellent-for-size rating but remains bounded by physical driver/enclosure limits.
Mid
89/100
Reviews describe a refined, well-tuned midrange and engineers having "fine-tuned the A1 3rd Gen for exceptional sound," producing clear vocal presence and natural timbre. The midrange is balanced and detailed relative to its compact form, with no reviewer reports of obvious coloration.
Treble
88/100
The 15mm tweeter and class-D amplification are reported to deliver airy, refined highs without harshness; reviewers emphasize refinement and detail. Treble extension and smoothness are praised, with no repeated notes of sibilance or brittle top end.
Soundstage Imaging
90/100
Multiple mentions of "360-degree sound" and effective stereo pairing (two 3rd-gen units or mixed-gen pairing) support a wide, enveloping presentation for its size. Reviewers note the speaker can "fill rooms" and provides impressive imaging given the portable format.
Dynamics
87/100
With dual 30W Class D amps (tweeter and woofer), reviewers report punchy micro- and macro-dynamics and good headroom for a compact battery speaker. Dynamics are consistently described as authoritative for the form factor, though naturally limited compared with larger systems.
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Build Quality
92/100
Premium materials (anodized aluminium, waterproof leather, IP67 rating) and refined finishes are repeatedly praised; reviewers call out the largest woofer in class and high-end craftsmanship. The unit's rugged yet elegant construction and sustainability focus justify a top-tier build score.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive-baseline scoring applied per agent rules (single-post passive baseline → fixed score). (Note: the product is actually an active Bluetooth speaker with aptX Adaptive, multipoint, USB-C audio/charging and app EQ, but passive baseline was required by the scoring rules.)
Value for Money
82/100
At ~$349 the A1 3rd Gen is notably more expensive than mainstream portables (e.g., JBL/Bose ~ $150), but reviewers state the premium is justified by superior build, refined sound and sustainability. Good value for discerning buyers; less compelling for price-sensitive shoppers.
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