Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) vs JBL - Xtreme 4
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 - Xtreme 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 60 W | 100 W |
| Low-end response | 55 Hz | 53 Hz |
Between the Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) and Xtreme 4, the Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) comes out ahead in several specs, while the Xtreme 4 wins on output power / low-end response. Overall, the Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) scores 78.3 and the Xtreme 4 scores 80.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (78.3 vs 80.9). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
The Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Xtreme 4 if you care most about output power / low-end response. Its strongest claims are output power, low-end response. The single most decisive one: Output power — 66.67% more. 100 W vs 60 W.
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 JBL - Xtreme 4?
JBL - Xtreme 4 leads the current Mars Score by 2.6 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) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose JBL - Xtreme 4 if…
JBL - Xtreme 4 has the measurable edge on output w, frequency low hz.
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
- No decisive advantages.
Why JBL - Xtreme 4 wins
- ▲Output power — 66.67% more. 100 W vs 60 W.
- ▲Low-end response — 2.00 Hz less. 53 vs 55.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) | JBL - Xtreme 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 60 W | 100 Wlead |
| Low-end response | 55 Hz | 53 Hzlead |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) | JBL - Xtreme 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP67 |
| Weight | 600 glead | 2150 g |
Battery
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) | JBL - Xtreme 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 24 h | 24 h |
| USB out (powerbank) | false | truelead |