Bang Olufsen Beosound A1 3Rd Gen

Impressive sound for its size ; Waterproof and very portable design ; Long battery life ; Great sense of style

The most expensive entry in the Beosound A1 series ; Bass caught out with more demanding tracks

Impressive sound for a speaker of its size, the same lovely style and longer battery life – the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen is another striking portable speaker from the Danish brand, though its price feels a little steep…

Sounds composed, controlled and cohesive ; Pleasing levels of clarity and detail, especially in the midrange ; Built to a high standard

Rivals offer greater sense of dynamic contrast ; No more Alexa integration ; Expensive compared with class-leading alternatives

You can buy larger, more powerful alternatives for a lower price, but its excellent build quality and notable sonic talents make the stylish Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) a tempting proposition

Flexible eq in the companion app , ip67 rating means it's well-protected against dust and water , good directivity means it sounds similar regardless of your listening angle , superb 24-hour battery life

Downmixes stereo content to mono unless paired with another unit , small size means it can't get very loud

Voice assistant has no trouble understanding your voice, mic mute button, alexa support

Not wi-fi compatible