Testseek.co.uk have collected 91 expert reviews of the Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A1 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A1.
May 2016
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The editors liked
Exemplary sound
Much more bass drive than many portable Bluetooth speakers
Looks great
Solid
Weighty sound
Decent bass
Tonally balanced
Gorgeous design
Can pair with another A1
Generous battery life
The dome-shaped
Aluminum-clad Beoplay A1 speaker looks sleek
Delivers relatively high-quality sound for its very compact size
Has excellent battery life and works well as a speakerphone. A leather carrying strap allows you to hang the speaker from a ho
Ultraportable design
Long-lasting battery life
Excellent sound quality (for its size)
Excellent clear and sharp sound with punchy bass
Great build quality
Allows you take calls to your smartphone through the speaker thanks to builtin microphone it can even be connected to a PC so you can make a conference call
USB C charger which can be
The editors didn't like
Expensive
No waterproofing like some competitors
Not a 360-degree sound projection
Sound lacks sparkle and rhythm
It's fairly pricey and heats up a little when played at high volumes for long periods. Also
No protective carrying pouch or case is included
No support for aptX codec
Doesn't come with a 3.5mm cable to connect devices that don't have Bluetooth eg an MP3 Player
Even though the speaker has a 3.5mm socket on it
Can only skip tracks using your smartphone and not the controls on the speaker itself
Published: 2016-08-22, Author: Adam , review by: soundguys.com
Great sound, Design, Portable
Battery life, Squishy buttons, Price
I really wanted to love this speaker, but after everything I only kind of like it. The modern design is gorgeous and the leather and metal combo really makes this feel as premium as it's price is. It also sounds worthy of the $249 price tag, but there was...
Published: 2016-06-17, Author: Tim , review by: macrumors.com
Compact and stylish premium-grade design, Rich, balanced sound and excellent dispersion, Impressive battery life at medium volumes, Fast charging time,
Not the loudest Bluetooth speaker, Splash-proof, not waterproof, No carry pouch supplied in the box, Pretty expensive for an ultraportable
Overall, the A1 is an extremely impressive-sounding Bluetooth speaker with looks to match. Its thoughtful, stylish design easily places it above speakers like the cheaper UE Boom 2, but its audio output is equally attention-grabbing, and beats its most li...
The dome-shaped, aluminum-clad Beoplay A1 speaker looks sleek, delivers relatively high-quality sound for its very compact size, has excellent battery life and works well as a speakerphone. A leather carrying strap allows you to hang the speaker from a ho
It's fairly pricey and heats up a little when played at high volumes for long periods. Also, no protective carrying pouch or case is included
The Beoplay's strong design, sound and batter life make it a worthy premium mini Bluetooth speaker contender...
Abstract: Bang and Olufsen has released its smallest Beoplay A-series speaker. Ironically, it is not small compared to other portable speakers by other brands.In fact, I was rather taken aback at the size and build. It is probably around the same density as the Bos...
Abstract: Bang & Olufsen's strong design and audio prowess is a lethal and desirable combination that makes consumers want to throw their money at anything this Danish household name crafts. In a competitive move towards making its wireless speakers more affordable...
Published: 2016-04-21, Author: Michael , review by: wired.com
Abstract: The Beoplay A1 speaker from Bang & Olufsen Josh Valcarcel/WIRED Danish consumer electronics maker Bang & Olufsen has a new Bluetooth speaker, the Beoplay A1 . The aluminum sound-dome comes pre-accessorized with a quaint leather strap. Loop it through you...
Published: 2019-03-19, Author: John , review by: eftm.com.au
Abstract: Bang & Olufsen (B&O) is an incredibly well established and well respected speaker manufacturer that are known for their high-class, high priced products. The last we saw of B&O here at EFTM was their announcement of the ‘Brozen Collection' of speakers, wh...
It's an attractive and understated Bluetooth speaker, which is rare. If you want a Bluetooth speaker that you can take into your corporate office and away on a weekender with your supermodel girlfriend or boyfriend without having them laugh at your bad ta...
