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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A1 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Microphone – Natural - 1297846

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Natural
Brand Bang & Olufsen
Model Name 1297846
Speaker Type Single Speaker
Connectivity Technology Bluetooth
Special Feature built-in-microphone, ultra-portable, Built-in Microphone

About this item

  • Truly portable Bluetooth speaker for music and calls
  • More sound. More bass. Peak power of 2X140 W
  • Connect two BeoplayA1s for a wireless stereo experience
  • Keeps on playing. Up to 24 hours at normal volume levels. Power consumption:Standby: 0.5 W
  • All aluminum dome. Dust and splash resistant

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Customer Ratings
Sound quality
4.2
4.4
4.6
4.6
4.7
4.5
Portability
4.3
4.8
4.6
4.8
4.5
Battery life
3.5
4.6
4.1
4.4
4.2
Value for money
3.8
4.4
4.1
4.7
4.0
Bluetooth connectivity
4.1
4.6
4.6
4.5
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speaker size
4.6 centimeters
2.68 inches
40 millimeters
power source
Battery Powered
Battery Powered
Battery Powered
Battery Powered
Battery Powered
Battery Powered
connectivity tech
Bluetooth
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
wireless, wired
Bluetooth
speaker type
Single Speaker
Multi Room
Outdoor
Bookshelf
Soundbar
Portable
mounting type
Freestanding
Tabletop
Freestanding,Plug Mount
Table Top
Floor Standing
Freestanding
weight
0.6 kilograms
8.2 pounds
118 grams
5.95 pounds
1.3 pounds
1.8 kilograms

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From the manufacturer

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A1 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Microphone - Natural

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A1

A Portable Speaker with Superior Sound & Style

The A1 speaker captures B&O’s Signature Sound and sleek style in an ultra-portable package. With up to 24-hours of battery life per charge, it lets you keep playing tunes and making calls on the go.

A1 Natural

A dust- and splash-resistant aluminum dome makes this speaker an elegant accessory wherever you take it; or wherever it takes you. For the Autumn and Winter Collection, the A1 wireless speaker is available in a Nordic-inspired black color that is right on trend. With a deep and steely shade reminiscent of a cool slate rock face, this Bluetooth speaker amplifies the soundtrack to your fall and winter adventures with style.

Features:

  • Portable Bluetooth speaker for music and calls
  • Powerful sound and bass; connect two Beoplay A1s for a wireless stereo experience
  • Battery lasts up to 24 hours at normal volume levels
  • Aluminum dome is dust and splash resistant
  • Cool natural coloring inspired by Nordic nature

A1 Natural
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Bang & Olufsen transforms your listening experience with better sound and acoustic performance wherever you are with in-home music systems, portable speakers and headphones that integrate seamlessly into everyday life.

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    Product Description

    With a1 portable Bluetooth speaker, music lovers can now hold decades of bang & olufsen sound technology and experience in the palm of their hand. This ultra-portable wireless speaker delivers crisp ambient sound in a compact 1.3 lb Package. Grab it and go wherever life takes you; it charges in approximately 2.5 hours and provides up to 24 hours of battery life per charge. Created by award-winning designer cecilie man, this Mini audio powerhouse looks as good as it sounds: a smooth dust- and splash-resistant aluminum dome, double-molded polymer base and rugged leather strap balance cool sophistication with warm accents for a unique tactile experience. The convenient connect button allows you to pick up where you left off, activating your last played music at launch. Users can also take advantage of intuitive tone touch technology via the b&o play app to personalize their listening experience, set up wireless stereo pairing and update products with the latest software. Not just a music speaker, the a1 also lets you make calls on the go with a multi-directional microphone that increases voice recognition for everyone on the call. Lightweight but powerful. When the battery level is below 15%, the battery indicator turns solid red. When the battery level is below 10%, the battery indicator starts flashing red

    Customer reviews

    4.1 out of 5 stars
    4.1 out of 5
    2,572 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the sound quality, quality and appearance of the speakers. For example, they mention that it's loud, has a single microphone providing better speakerphone sound quality and that the design is really beautiful. Some appreciate the size, and durability. That said, opinions are mixed on connectivity, battery life and value.

    AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

    258 customers mention198 positive60 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that the overall sound is better, they love the sound and the look of the speaker, and that it's a loud speaker. The single microphone provides better speakerphone sound quality than the much praised four. The audiophyle response is individual, and the sound is distortion-free at ample volume. Overall, customers say the speakers are a fantastic listening experience.

    "...The A1 for it's size and power source is absolutely an amazing speaker. It has a very wide sound stage where the music seems 3 dimensional...." Read more

    "...Pro:- Battery last longer compared to Bose- Sounds is really good more natural then B&O- design and quality build are great-..." Read more

    "...Love those and they are a fantastic listening experience... but meanwhile I had no loudspeaker options that even approached their quality...." Read more

    "...The JBL is louder, and is better for outdoor use as it is more directional. If I wanted and needed outdoor use I would probably go with the JBL...." Read more

    68 customers mention49 positive19 negative

    Customers like the quality of the speakers. For example, they say it's effective, works well for a couple of months, and sounds nicer than other speakers. That said, some say the construction is flawed.

    "...design and quality build are great- The app works great but I don't use it often...." Read more

    "...recommend buying this speaker if you want top-tier sound, in an extremely cool, swanky Scandinavian package...." Read more

    "...Stereo Pairing: 2/5. Very poor. Unstable, prone to interference's, not easy, takes too long...." Read more

    "...So overall the product is really good if u are willing to walk to the speakers and power it on every 15 mins then open the app on the phone to pair..." Read more

    67 customers mention61 positive6 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the speaker. They mention that the design is really beautiful, elegant, and pleasing to the eyes. The speaker is well-designed and executed, with attractive metal bodies and grilles. The high end sparkles with a clarity never before heard in a Bluetooth speaker.

    "...Sounds is really good more natural then B&O- design and quality build are great- The app works great but I don't use it often...." Read more

    "...Otherwise, like others have said, the actual shape and design (aside from the buttons) of the speaker is pretty great...." Read more

    "...I got mine in moss green, and it looks elegant and intriguing from all angles. It looks great sitting on a table or hanging from a hook...." Read more

    "...Build & Design: 4/5. Subjective, but I love the design- simple & charming.Battery life: 2/5...." Read more

    32 customers mention23 positive9 negative

    Customers like the size of the speakers. They mention that it has vivid vocals, impressive sound quality, and definition for its size. Some say that it fits their needs perfectly and is immensely portable.

    "The sound of this speaker for it's size is fantastic. I wanted a small speaker mostly for traveling so my needs may be different than yours...." Read more

    "...It's immensely portable; mini form factor, lightweight, inbuilt battery, backpack strap...." Read more

    "...Portability : 5/5- These are a bit heavy for size but that I think makes them sturdier...." Read more

    "...B&O did a Good to Very Good job with this. It's small, it's pretty...." Read more

    30 customers mention25 positive5 negative

    Customers like the durability of the speaker. They mention it has a rock solid construction, feels very substantial, and has good quality. Some say that it's the best in class of Bluetooth portable speakers.

    "...Sounds is really good more natural then B&O- design and quality build are great- The app works great but I don't use it often...." Read more

    "...Its sound is incredibly clear, strong, and -- most importantly -- balanced...." Read more

    "...Sound quality: 5/5. Still Love the sound signature. Best in class of BT portable speakers.Connectivity: 2/5...." Read more

    "...3. Durable4. Quick to charge with a wall outlet.5. Has an app (that will hopefully get better)6...." Read more

    88 customers mention55 positive33 negative

    Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the speaker. Some mention that it is an excellent portable speaker with rich and clear sound. They also say that the bass that comes from this small speaker is amazing. However, others say that they have had issues pairing with their iPhone, stereo connection issues, and that the connectivity is awful.

    "...It has a very wide sound stage where the music seems 3 dimensional...." Read more

    "...I have had issues pairing with my iPhone...." Read more

    "This is one of the easiest 5 star reviews I've ever given. This speaker is fantastic...." Read more

    "...App: 3/5. Lots of functionality- EQ, stereo pairing, volume control & battery levels. Only thing it lacks is remote on/off switch...." Read more

    76 customers mention27 positive49 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the speakers. Some mention that it lasts longer than other speakers, while others say that it has terrible battery life. They say that at 75% or higher volume, it last about an hour at most, and that it would rarely play for more than 10 minutes without randomly reducing volume.

    "...Yes the A1 is more expensive, and yes the battery life suffers, these are things that I was willing to sacrifice for sound quality...." Read more

    "...Pro:- Battery last longer compared to Bose- Sounds is really good more natural then B&O- design and quality build are great-..." Read more

    "...What's Not: sure battery life isn't 24 hours, but at slightly above the 60℅volume level, you'd squeeze 4-6 decent hours from it...." Read more

    "...- There are comments that batteries don't last 24 hrs and that maybe true at loud setting...." Read more

    40 customers mention20 positive20 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the speakers. Some mention it's well worth the price and will outperform most other similarly priced speakers, while others say it'll not be worth the extra price. That said, some say it is no match for big expensive systems, and the battery life suffers. That being said, opinions are mixed.

    "...While I won't call the Beoplay A1 "cheap," it's an excellent value when you consider how much high-quality speakers cost...." Read more

    "...Vocals and trebel is clearer as well. Yes the A1 is more expensive, and yes the battery life suffers, these are things that I was willing to..." Read more

    "...5. Has an app (that will hopefully get better)6. Best quality for the money that I have foundTrue Rating:..." Read more

    "...Cons: Overpriced, poor battery life, tends to heat up.Price 3* : For $250, this is a pretty pricey speaker in its class...." Read more

    I Like it, but still doesn't beat Bose or Beoplay A2
    4 Stars
    I Like it, but still doesn't beat Bose or Beoplay A2
    I've tested a great many bluetooth speakers (non-portable, portable and ultra-portable) and headphones over the years. Although I'm clearly not an audiophile, I do enjoy the best sound - in the car, at home, in the office - and I have a lot of side-by-side listening to provide solid A/B feedback. I tend to test them out, return the ones that aren't good, keep those that are. And so I have.In the bigger bluetooth speaker area I like the Polk Woodbourne and Aiwa Exos-9 best. In the portable area I like the B&O Beolit 15 and absolutely LOVE the Klipsch KMC-3. Unfortunately, all of those except the Aiwa are discontinued. The ultra-portable category has been dominated in sound quality by the Bose Soundlink Mini / Mini II for more than 4 years - and that's for having tried a number of high-end competitors, including the Bowers & Wilkins T7 and KEF Gravity One, both of which were, frankly, abysmal in comparison to the Bose.Now, to the point: The B&O Beoplay A1. The biggest engineering challenge in a speaker this size, in my evaluation, is the ability to articulate bass. Many reviewers gravitate towards "it gets very loud" or "it doesn't get loud enough". I notice that - but frankly, don't care. I'm not buying a tiny speaker like the Bose or B&O to fill a gym or crank it out for a block party. It's a personal speaker - I use it on my desk, put it on the dresser in a hotel room while on business travel. Listen to music or movies at moderate volume. What I care about is, almost to the exclusion of everything else, the quality of sound, especially bass reproduction. Secondary considerations are construction quality and aesthetics, battery life, volumeB&O did a Good to Very Good job with this. It's small, it's pretty. You probably want to keep it in a pouch before you throw it in your backpack or suitcase, but it's definitely in the same volume/mass category as the Bose. See in the attached pics, different form factors but similar total size and weight. Both are naturally very well designed and executed, with attractive metal bodies / grille. Sound quality?Bose has the edge. Although their ostensible low-end frequency response is comparable, the Bose delivers much flatter, articulate bass right down to about 60Hz. You can easily defeat it - you'll hear sub-bass tones drop off, and at higher volumes the little bitty woofer and passive radiator just can't keep up with the mids and treble. I don't notice the bass fade at higher volumes on the B&O A1. But, at moderate listening levels, the Bose simply creates a more compelling delivery, surprising "oomph", warmth, "voice" at low tones. Additionally, perhaps due to the metal grille and somewhat unusual hockey-puck form factor, the B&O also does not reach the crisp highs as does the Bose - sparkling, precise treble well into the 15+KHz range. The B&O comes off a bit muffled, rounded off, maybe above the 8-10KHz range. I have docked the Bose half a notch for a very narrow sound stage, and to a degree, room placement; to get the most absolutely brilliant listening experience from the tiny thing, it is best situated 6 to 12 inches from a vertical corner, and you have to be almost directly in front of the unit. The treble is a bit "laser-like" in that respect - GOOD anywhere you stand, but mind-blowing when you're situated right within the soundstage. The B&O has a bit of oddness around treble as well. It's intended to be "360 degree" sound, and it is, but there are angles around the hockey puck that have a bit clearer treble than others.While the B&O clearly delivers good sound, and easily earns a long-in-coming, and hard-earned #3 slot in my ultra-portable stable, and is clearly the better of offerings from other esteemed names in the business (Bowers & Wilkins and KEF units named above), side by side, the Bose wins on sheer sound quality, and the A2 gives more kick, but at a larger size. I still would recommend buying this speaker if you want top-tier sound, in an extremely cool, swanky Scandinavian package. You would be doing very well in this category (littered with crummy product failures to deliver decent sound from a tiny package) with the Bose Soundlink Mini II, Soundlink Revolve+, B&O Beoplay A1 or B&O Beoplay A2. These are the only Very-good-to-great-sounding speakers I've tried to date. Among those, the Soundlink Mini still leads, but by a much narrower margin than before!
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