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8.3Battery6.3
7.8Build & features5.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)SoundLink Plus
| Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) | SoundLink Plus | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 46 mm | 100 mm | −54 mm |
| Width | 133 mm | 231 mm | −98 mm |
| Depth | 133 mm | 86 mm | +47 mm |
| Weight | 576 g | 1,500 g | −924 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) better than SoundLink Plus?
- Weight576 g vs 1,500 g2.6×
- Battery life24 h vs 20 h+20%
- Charging time3 h vs 5 h+67%
Why is SoundLink Plus better than Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)?
- Channel count1 vs 22×
- StereoNo · Beosound A1 (3rd Gen): Yes
- Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.3+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 60 W | — |
| Speaker channels | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Channel count | 1 | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 54 Hz | — |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | — |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 24 h | 20 h |
| Charging time | 3 h | 5 h |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | — |
| aptX | Yes | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 576 g | 1,500 g |
| Width | 133 mm | 231 mm |
| Height | 46 mm | 100 mm |
| Depth | 133 mm | 86 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
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