Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) vs JBL - Flip 7
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) | JBL - Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 60 W | 35 W |
| Battery | 24 h | 16 h |
| Low-end response | 55 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
Between the Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) and Flip 7, the Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) comes out ahead in output power / battery, while the Flip 7 wins on water resistance. Overall, the Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) scores 78.3 and the Flip 7 scores 72.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) edges ahead on the Mars Score (78.3 vs 72.3), but the 6.0-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 / battery. The biggest gaps in its favor are output power, battery, low-end response. The single most decisive one: Output power — 71.43% more. 60 W vs 35 W.
Pick the Flip 7 if you care most about water resistance. Its strongest claims are water resistance. The single most decisive one: Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP67).
Both ship with comparable stereo pairing, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) or JBL - Flip 7?
Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) leads the current Mars Score by 6.0 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare output power, battery, water resistance 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, battery h, frequency low hz.
Choose JBL - Flip 7 if…
JBL - Flip 7 has the measurable edge on ip rating.
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 — 71.43% more. 60 W vs 35 W.
- ▲Battery — 50.00% more. 24 h vs 16 h.
- ▲Low-end response — 5.00 Hz less. 55 vs 60.
Why JBL - Flip 7 wins
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP67).
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) | JBL - Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 60 Wlead | 35 W |
| Low-end response | 55 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) | JBL - Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP68lead |
| Weight | 600 g | 560 glead |
Battery
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) | JBL - Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 24 hlead | 16 h |
| USB out (powerbank) | false | false |