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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen)

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen)
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alaScore 94

18 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 reviews of Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the reliability and size are overall positive. The design and usability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the price.

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) review

 

The weightiest and most refined little speaker we've heard in a while

Expansive sound, weighty bass ; Competent Alexa integration ; Stunning build and finish

Not a budget option

B&O’s classy compact speaker adds Alexa and upholds its strong sonic profile

Jun, 2023
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Expert review by (t3.com)

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 2nd Gen review: an amazin Bluetooth speaker

 

The B&O A1 2nd Gen Bluetooth speaker proves that you can have great sound no matter where you are

Fantastic sound ; Gorgeous Design ; Very intuitive app ; Plenty of battery life

Voice Assistant finicky to set up and use ; No real stereo sound

The Bang & Olufsen A1 2nd Gen portable speaker may be expensive is a stunning-sounding speaker with an equally stunning design. Add in a very intuitive app and excellent battery life and there’s probably not much more you can ask out of a portable...

Oct, 2021
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Expert review by : Jennifer Allen (techradar.com)

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) review

 

B&O demonstrates that good things come in small packages

Crisp sound quality ; Lightweight design ; Waterproof

Flawed Alexa support ; Not rugged enough for outdoor use ; Buttons are tricky to find

Visually near imperceptible from the original A1, the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) is an appealing and highly portable Bluetooth speaker. It somehow throws in flawed Alexa support despite being a solely Bluetooth speaker. It's not perfect but...

Jul, 2020
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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 2nd Gen review: The portable Bluetooth speaker king

 

The second-gen A1 Bluetooth speaker adds more battery, waterproofing, Alexa voice control, and more. Is it the best portable speaker?

Exemplary sound quality ; Far better low-frequency handling than many speakers ; Solid battery life ; Simple yet iconic industrial design

No 3.5mm jack ; Not truly 360-degree sound ; App-based EQ can push to excess ; Still costly ; Can't stereo pair new model with old

It might be small and rather pricey, but the second-gen Beosound A1 packs a big punch in the sound department. That, plus Alexa voice control and waterproofing, makes it worth every penny.

May, 2020
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Expert review by : Hi-Fi Choice (hifichoice.co.uk)

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 2nd Gen

 

With summer on the horizon it's starting to look as though we may finally be able to get out and about a bit more, making this a good time for B&O to update its smallest portable speaker. Originally launched in 2016, the updated Beosound A1 2nd Gen...

Feb, 2024
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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd-Gen)

 

The B&O Beosound A1 (2nd-gen) is one of the best portable Bluetooth speakers you can get, but it has a few minor foibles to consider

Mar, 2021
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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) Review

 

Powerful, rich, well-defined audio ; Handsome design ; Waterproof build ; Supports Amazon Alexa

Expensive for the size ; Mono

The outdoor-friendly Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) speaker offers a strong mix of style and audio performance.

Aug, 2020
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Expert review by : Jason England (androidguys.com)

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 Second-Gen review

 

The Beosound A1 second-gen is a premium Bluetooth speaker with fantastic sound, long battery life, and built-in support for Amazon Alexa.

Aug, 2021
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Expert review by : John Hvidlykke (lbtechreviews.com)

Review: Beosound A1 2nd Gen | One Of The Best Small Bluetooth Speakers Beosound A1 2nd Gen

 

The Beosound A1 from Bang & Olufsen is still one of the best small Bluetooth speakers. And now in an improved and more robust version.

It plays deeper and cleaner than it should be possible for such a small speaker! Now also in waterproof version.

Amazon Alex voice control is in English only. The analog minijack output has been dropped.

When the original A1 came to light, it was one of the best we had heard in that size, and that shot still holds.

Aug, 2020
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Consumer review (richersounds.com)

Exceptional Sound

 

The speaker has excellent sound with a greater sound range than my previous speaker and I have heard detail on familiar tracks that I have not heard before. It's quite heavy but this makes it feel solid. Not having controls that can be felt makes...

Feb, 2021
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