Bang & Olufsen - Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) vs JBL - Xtreme 4
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 and low-end response. Overall, the Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) scores 67.3 and the Xtreme 4 scores 73.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Xtreme 4 edges ahead on the Mars Score (67.3 vs 73.9), but the 6.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) doesn't 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 and low-end response. Its strongest claims are output power, low-end response.
Both ship with comparable battery, water resistance, stereo pairing, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Xtreme 4 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
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 |
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