Who is the Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) for?
Strong choice. At 78.3 Mars Score it sits in the A-tier (78–87) — the cluster just below the absolute leaders.
Pick this when you want flagship-tier specs without paying for the S-tier halo. The day-to-day experience is hard to tell apart from the very top.
Mars Score is computed from 7 measured specs against the transparent formula for the bluetooth speakers category. No editorial picks, no paid placement.
Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen): advantages & disadvantages
Measured against every bluetooth speakers we track, here is where the Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) pulls ahead — and where it gives ground.
- ▲Water resistance: IP67 — well above the typical bluetooth speakers.
- ▲Battery: 24 h — well above the typical bluetooth speakers.
- ▼Output power: 60 W — below the typical bluetooth speakers.
Pros are specs scoring ≥75% of the category normalization range. Cons are ≤35%. Derived from the Mars Score formula — no hand-curated lists.
At a glance
- Output power
- 60W
- Battery
- 24h
- Water resistance
- IP67
- Weight
- 600g
All specifications
Audio
- Output power
- 60 W
- Low-end response
- 55 Hz
- Stereo pairing?
- true
Durability
- Weight
- 600 g
Battery
- Battery
- 24 h
- USB out (powerbank)
- false
Hands-on coverage
Editorial pieces from the vsMars team that cover the Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen).
Latest from the lab
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How Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) fits the Bluetooth Speakers field
Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) is listed in the Bluetooth Speakers catalog with a Mars Score of 78.3. It currently ranks 8 of 19 products in this category by Mars Score.This page is most useful when you match the product's strongest measurable specifications to your own workload instead of treating one number as a universal recommendation.
Key specifications to check
- Output power
- 60 W
- Battery
- 24 h
- Water resistance
- IP67
- Weight
- 600 g
Values are shown exactly as stored in the current catalog. A dash means the value is not available; it is not a zero and is not treated as a win or loss.
Who should consider it?
Start with the priorities represented by output power, battery, water resistance. Buyers who value those dimensions should compare this product against the closest same-category alternatives below, then verify regional pricing, warranty, and configuration before purchase.
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Frequently asked
What is the Mars Score for Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)?+
Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) scores 78.3 on the transparent Mars Score formula for bluetooth speakers, computed from its published specs against the category's weighted normalization.
What category does Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) belong to?+
Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) is a Bang & Olufsen bluetooth speaker catalogued in the Bluetooth Speakers category.
When was Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) released?+
Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) was released on 2024-09-05.
What is the output power of Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)?+
Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) has a output power of 60 W.
What is the battery of Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)?+
Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) has a battery of 24 h.
What is the water resistance of Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)?+
Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) has a water resistance of IP67.