5.0 out of 5 stars Keeper

J. · 2 November 2024

I've just bought the B&O A1 (gen 2), previously I've owned a JBL charge 6, 4, JBL XXX, jbl GO, etc... but was never satisfied.I think this is the much better speaker, overall. I am generally listening inside and travelling, and to classical, occasionally everything (not pop, rap, etc).### Charge & batt.They both charge over USB-C, which IMO is now essential.Possibly the JBL has better battery, it always seemed to last forever!?### BluetoothThe JBL has better Bluetooth - for whatever reason it just connects better.  The JBL compares well with my other seamless BT products: Sony XM3 headphones, and Jabra Elite earbuds -both great!The A1, on first connection, often needs a couple of tries, from a Samsung S22.  Occasionally there is a brief sound interference, ~static. Once it's up, it's fine.### SoundJBL is louder, and bassier, it's more of a party, outdoors speaker!  (it's rather impressive!)A1 I much prefer to hear (I favour clarity and accuracy).  It's clearer, more accurate, more revealing, has tighter bass, and better sound stage.### Physical looksJBL looks like a party speaker!  I never liked looking at it, I like the Scandi/Jap. aesthetic.  I bought it based on the consistently excellent review, particularly from WhatHiFi.  JBL should make an 'executive' version without the logo and subtler colours!  I do hate logos!A1 has great design, and is much less obtrusive.  It also feels higher quality, a German build quality (like a VW door!) with a harmonious, natural aesthetic.### OverallPudding proof: I listen to music much more over the A1 than I did with the JBL.  The A1 feels a little like an apple product - if they would improve the BT.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great little product and better than I expected.

C. · 10 April 2024

The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay A1 2nd gen is a very well built, neat and stylish wireless speaker - as one should expect from B&O and a product priced at the higher end of this segment.Set up is exceptionally easy once you identify which App you need to use - B&O need to put a little card in the box to provide links to App stores. So far, the connection has been very stable.We use this speaker on a desk while using my desktop computer, doing hobbies or cooking as well as in the garden / summer house. I haven't tested it in the garden yet as the UK weather in spring 2024 has been poor to put it mildly.Once you get used to the controls, they are fine, but take a little getting used to as the look touch sensitive - but they aren't.Sound quality is a matter of taste, and I was concerned that some reviewers felt the bass was lacking. Placed on a desk, table or kitchen worktop, I found the bass to be more than sufficient. It may not go really deep down in frequency (function of speaker size) but the quality of the bass is surprisingly good. I've heard hifi systems costing a few thousand pounds that actually do worse on bass quality. A good test is always a double bass and how the strings vibrate after the initial note is played - this speaker is very good on that count.The sound quality is excellent and probably should be for £190ish - clean, clear and very coherent, giving a really good musical experience. Treble and midrange are really good and both male and female vocals come across very well. In a 6x4m room the volume is more than adequate and even at high volumes this little thing doesn't get harsh.One important tip - to get the best sound, turn your phone or tablet volume up to maximum and then control the volume you want on the device itself. That helps a lot and if the phone / tablet volume is set too low, the device can sound anaemic. The device seems to need a high input level to work well.We don't use it for critical listening and to be fair, if that's the use case, one should consider a full blown hifi system.A great lttle device for keeping you company while working or relaxing.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great portable device.

v. · 3 August 2025

Great piece of equipment, good sound quality, looks nice and sound nice.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great upto three quarters of it's volume

M.J.M. · 13 July 2023

App good enough. You have an equaliser circle to use with some presets, make your own custom ones or adjust on the fly. Mobile calls work well, the other end says much clearer than just hands free from the phone.My android phone seemed to auto dectect that it needed setting up, downloaded the app, paired all with no fuss.Volume at high level is too harsh even with EQ adjustments. Anything to three quarters is fine. Fot it's size and use/ volume intentions (camping, hands free calls in a van) all good. To blast out party volume...no.I like the size, good balence between weight, size, portability, sound quality and bass. I like a bit of bass. This provides enough and at lower volumes the bass comes through really super well.The buttons feel nice. The light telks you enough. The instruction booklet is poor though and does not tell you everything about the light!! Crazy. You have to follow the app, it links to the web and you can download a full guide which does cover everything. A table would be far better, as it is, the light states are spread over multiple pages.Come on, give me better than that!Overall happy with my purchase on prime day for £169. Also bought a random chinese case you get nothing included...not even a cloth bag.It's just played me a Randon Access Memories track, wow, sounds great. That album has amazing production quality and the speaker lets that shine through.

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a chunky lad

S.P. · 21 July 2025

Well you already know it sounds amazing, it's flippin' B&O. Now they may well know how to charge (but as Flossy says, " you gotta pay to play") and this is a solid, well made, waterproof, Barry operated peice of musical excellenceLots of bass, warm mids, full vocals. It really is the whole packageAnd of you absolutely have more cash than brains, buy 2, they can be stereo paired together for even more neighbour annoyed awesomeness (ask me how I know ☺️)

Best speaker ever

P.L. · 9 July 2024

I love my B&O speaker. Exceeded my expectation. Thank you for the prompt delivery. And I am so happy I got it on sale price. Expensive speaker but worth each cent. The best speaker I have ever owned. I love the color, very durable and says it is dustproof and water proof.

Świetny produkt

m. · 31 August 2024

Super dźwięk, bardzo glęboki i czysty. Stereo.Sam głośnik nieco ciężki, ale... coś za coś. ;-)

スリークなデザインを重視して

M. · 3 June 2025

ぶら下げられて便利。部屋のコーディネイトにもあって、無駄に主張しないスタイルが好きです。また、ありがちな筒形の形状のものとは違うデザインであることもこちらを選んだ理由です。デスクにペタッとおいて使用すると音色が変わって面白い。

Que lorsque que je l ai écouté son mauvais et le connecteur est cassé

A.a.s.d.e.c.c. · 31 March 2024

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Beosound you nailed it !!

M. · 22 January 2024

If you looking for something really exceptional regarding sound quality then nothing can beat this. It looks small but this works really well. Sound perfect, quality perfectly tuned with B&o pre set equalizers modes in app. The thump is sweet * Don't expect very loud thump *Battery: Surprisingly, amazing backup.Only con : The connectivityUpdate. 8th Feb, there is no connectivity issue at all..keep your location services on for it & you are good to go.Am using Bose soundlink flex as well but this takes the trophy for me.