{"id":15923,"date":"2025-07-16T13:35:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T13:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=15923"},"modified":"2025-07-16T13:35:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T13:35:50","slug":"bang-olufsen-beoplay-a1-gen-3-review-perpetually-great","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=15923","title":{"rendered":"Bang &amp; Olufsen Beoplay A1 (Gen 3) Review: Perpetually Great"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"lead-in-text-callout\">Back in 2016,<\/span> the original <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/2016\/04\/review-beoplay-a1\/\">A1 Bluetooth speaker (8\/10, WIRED Recommends)<\/a> was one of the first from Bang &amp; Olufsen under its more affordable Beoplay sub-brand. The stylish puck of brushed aluminum was a welcome antidote to all the rubberized Bluetooth boxes, and as a testament to good design, aesthetically it has changed little through three generations.<\/p>\n<p>The third-generation Beoplay A1 has just been launched, and while the design remains instantly recognizable and effortlessly cool, internally it has gone through a complete makeover and now sounds better and is more sustainable than ever. It is one of the finest portable speakers I\u2019ve ever listened to, and remains as covetable as ever.<\/p>\n<h2>Same Skin, New Innards<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-umhxW lgCwTv responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi lqMXz asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi lqMXz asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bang  Olufsen Beoplay A1  Review Perpetually Great\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eybHBd fptoWY responsive-image__image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/687742cd4683aa722882670f\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/B&amp;O%2520Gen1%2520and%2520Gen3%2520comparison%2520credit%2520chris%2520haslam.png\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/687742cd4683aa722882670f\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/B&amp;O%20Gen1%20and%20Gen3%20comparison%20credit%20chris%20haslam.png 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/687742cd4683aa722882670f\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/B&amp;O%20Gen1%20and%20Gen3%20comparison%20credit%20chris%20haslam.png 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/687742cd4683aa722882670f\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/B&amp;O%20Gen1%20and%20Gen3%20comparison%20credit%20chris%20haslam.png 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/687742cd4683aa722882670f\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/B&amp;O%20Gen1%20and%20Gen3%20comparison%20credit%20chris%20haslam.png 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/687742cd4683aa722882670f\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/B&amp;O%20Gen1%20and%20Gen3%20comparison%20credit%20chris%20haslam.png 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/687742cd4683aa722882670f\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/B&amp;O%20Gen1%20and%20Gen3%20comparison%20credit%20chris%20haslam.png 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/687742cd4683aa722882670f\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/B&amp;O%20Gen1%20and%20Gen3%20comparison%20credit%20chris%20haslam.png 1600w\" sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptionCredit-ejegDm iUEiRd iJViBS yzpFe caption__credit\">Photograph: Chris Haslam<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>So what\u2019s new? First, there are two new finishes to go along with the classic aluminium\u2014Honey Tone (my review sample), and Eucalyptus Green. The speaker is seriously well made and flawlessly finished. It looks and feels as premium as it should for $399.<\/p>\n<p><native-ad position=\"sponsor-product\" shoulddisplaylabel=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a tweak on the design of the leather strap, but the important changes come from within. According to B&amp;O, the A1 3rd Gen has the largest woofer in its class (3\u00bc inch), with a claimed bass SPL of 64 dB, which is 2 dB higher than the 2nd Gen model. Battery life has increased too, from 18 to 24 hours. Interestingly, Alexa voice assistant has been dropped, as\u2014according to B&amp;O directly\u2014customers did not want it. It still has a microphone and thus still works as a speakerphone.<\/p>\n<p><native-ad position=\"in-content\" shoulddisplaylabel=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The A1 Gen 3 is also the first <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/c2ccertified.org\/the-standard\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/c2ccertified.org\/the-standard&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/c2ccertified.org\/the-standard\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cradle to Cradle Certified<\/a> (Bronze level) Bluetooth speaker in the world. In layman&#8217;s terms, the speaker has a modular design that can be both upgraded and repaired, helping to extend its lifespan. Batteries can be replaced, for instance, if you take your speaker into a Bang &amp; Olufsen store. The brand\u2019s commitment to longevity and sustainability is to be commended, and helps to justify the premium pricing.<\/p>\n<p>Bluetooth 5.1 seems a little dated here, and means there\u2019s no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/audio-streaming-for-hearing-aids\/\">Auracast compatibility<\/a>, but you do still get multipoint connectivity, stereo pairing, and aptX Adaptive compatibility. The IP67 rating ensures dust and waterproofing, plus the USB-C socket can be used for data transfer (future upgrades) as well as charging.<\/p>\n<p><cm-unit\/><\/p>\n<p>Weighing 1.2 pounds and measuring 5.24 in diameter x 1.81 inches high, the A1 is not pocketable, but it\u2019s also not big enough to cause issues in a bag or backpack. There\u2019s no protective case, but the aluminum is tough and showed no ill effects after a few weeks being deliberately bumped and jostled about. Reviewer Parker Hall has dropped the first and second generation speakers many times and hasn&#8217;t noticed any horrific wear, beyond a few small dents. The leather carry strap is elegant, with subtle but classy branding, and if you want you can use the IP67 speaker like an old-school shower radio.<\/p>\n<h2>Generation Game<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-umhxW lgCwTv responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi lqMXz asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi lqMXz asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bang  Olufsen Beoplay A1  Review Perpetually Great\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eybHBd fptoWY responsive-image__image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68774307764dabb054dd521b\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/B&amp;O%2520A1%2520Gen3%25202credit%2520Chris%2520Haslam.png\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68774307764dabb054dd521b\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/B&amp;O%20A1%20Gen3%202credit%20Chris%20Haslam.png 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68774307764dabb054dd521b\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/B&amp;O%20A1%20Gen3%202credit%20Chris%20Haslam.png 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68774307764dabb054dd521b\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/B&amp;O%20A1%20Gen3%202credit%20Chris%20Haslam.png 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68774307764dabb054dd521b\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/B&amp;O%20A1%20Gen3%202credit%20Chris%20Haslam.png 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68774307764dabb054dd521b\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/B&amp;O%20A1%20Gen3%202credit%20Chris%20Haslam.png 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68774307764dabb054dd521b\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/B&amp;O%20A1%20Gen3%202credit%20Chris%20Haslam.png 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/68774307764dabb054dd521b\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/B&amp;O%20A1%20Gen3%202credit%20Chris%20Haslam.png 1600w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptionCredit-ejegDm iUEiRd iJViBS yzpFe caption__credit\">Photograph: Chris Haslam<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Two 30-watt Class D amplifiers (60 watts total power) run the new, super-sized 3\u00bc inch woofer and one 0.6 inch tweeter, and together they pump out impressive 360-degree audio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back in 2016, the original A1 Bluetooth speaker (8\/10, WIRED Recommends) was one of the first from Bang &amp; Olufsen under its more affordable Beoplay sub-brand. 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