Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) vs Apple - Pill (2024)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) | Apple - Pill (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 60 W | 20 W |
| Low-end response | 55 Hz | 60 Hz |
Between the Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) and Pill (2024), the Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) comes out ahead in output power / low-end response, while the Pill (2024) wins on several specs. Overall, the Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) scores 74.1 and the Pill (2024) scores 69.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) edges ahead on the Mars Score (74.1 vs 69.5), but the 4.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) if you care most about output power / low-end response. The biggest gaps in its favor are output power, low-end response. The single most decisive one: Output power — 200.00% more. 60 W vs 20 W.
The Pill (2024) similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable battery, water resistance, stereo pairing, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) or Apple - Pill (2024)?
Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) leads the current Mars Score by 4.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare output power against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) if…
Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) has the measurable edge on output w, frequency low hz.
Choose Apple - Pill (2024) if…
Apple - Pill (2024) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) wins
- ▲Output power — 200.00% more. 60 W vs 20 W.
- ▲Low-end response — 5.00 Hz less. 55 vs 60.
Why Apple - Pill (2024) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) | Apple - Pill (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 60 Wlead | 20 W |
| Low-end response | 55 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) | Apple - Pill (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP67 |
| Weight | 600 glead | 680 g |
Battery
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) | Apple - Pill (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 24 h | 24 h |
| USB out (powerbank) | false | truelead |