Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen)

The Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 2nd Generation is a premium portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers stunning 360-degree sound from an elegantly compact aluminum design. Equipped with a 3.5-inch woofer and 0.6-inch tweeter, each powered by 30-watt amplifiers with peak power reaching 280 watts, the speaker produces remarkably full sound with deep bass and crisp highs across a frequency range of 55Hz to 20kHz. The True360 omnidirectional technology ensures consistent audio quality regardless of listener position.

Notably, this is the world's first Bluetooth-only speaker with built-in Amazon Alexa, featuring a three-microphone array with far-field technology for voice recognition up to 5 meters away. Since it lacks WiFi, Alexa functionality requires a Bluetooth connection to your smartphone with both the B&O and Alexa apps linked. Bluetooth 5.1 provides stable connectivity with an impressive claimed range of up to 240 meters, supporting both AAC and aptX Adaptive codecs for high-quality wireless audio. Multipoint connectivity allows two devices to connect simultaneously, and two A1 speakers can be stereo paired.

The rugged IP67-rated aluminum dome weighing just 558 grams resists dust and water for outdoor adventures, while the built-in rechargeable battery delivers up to 18 hours of playback at moderate volume or up to 48 hours at low volume. The USB-C port handles both charging and wired audio input. Sound customization through the B&O app's Beosonic Tuning allows personalized EQ adjustments to match your preferences and environment.