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7.8Build & features9.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)PULSE 6
| Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) | PULSE 6 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 46 mm | 264 mm | −218 mm |
| Width | 133 mm | 132 mm | +1 mm |
| Depth | 133 mm | 106 mm | +27 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) better than PULSE 6?
- Battery life24 h vs 12 h2×
- Output power60 W vs 40 W+50%
Why is PULSE 6 better than Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)?
- Bluetooth version5.1 vs 6+18%
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
- Lowest frequency54 Hz vs 42 Hz+29%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 60 W | 40 W |
| Speaker channels | 1.0 | Mono |
| Channel count | 1 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 54 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 24 h | 12 h |
| Charging time | 3 h | — |
| Mains powered | No | — |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 6 |
| 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 | — |
| USB audio | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 576 g | — |
| Width | 133 mm | 132 mm |
| Height | 46 mm | 264 mm |
| Depth | 133 mm | 106 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx8 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Light effects | — | Yes |
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