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6.4Sound8.3
8.3Battery7.2
7.8Build & features4.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)Xtreme 4
| Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) | Xtreme 4 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 46 mm | 149 mm | −103 mm |
| Width | 133 mm | 297 mm | −164 mm |
| Depth | 133 mm | 141 mm | −8 mm |
| Weight | 576 g | 2,100 g | −1,524 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) better than Xtreme 4?
- Weight576 g vs 2,100 g3.6×
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Xtreme 4: No
- aptXYes · Xtreme 4: No
- Charging time3 h vs 3.5 h+17%
Why is Xtreme 4 better than Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)?
- Output power60 W vs 100 W+67%
- Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.3+4%
- Lowest frequency54 Hz vs 44 Hz+23%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 60 W | 100 W |
| Speaker channels | 1.0 | — |
| Channel count | 1 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 54 Hz | 44 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Stereo | No | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 24 h | 24 h |
| Charging time | 3 h | 3.5 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 | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | Yes | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 576 g | 2,100 g |
| Width | 133 mm | 297 mm |
| Height | 46 mm | 149 mm |
| Depth | 133 mm | 141 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
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