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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) vs KEF Muo

What Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) does better (1) and where Muo wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)
Bang & Olufsen · 2025Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $280
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KEF Muo
KEF · 2025Muo
2 advantages≈ $210
7.8Build & features6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)Muo
133 × 4613382 × 21659
Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)MuoDifference
Height46 mm216 mm−170 mm
Width133 mm82 mm+51 mm
Depth133 mm59 mm+74 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) better than Muo?

  1. Output power60 W vs 40 W+50%

Why is Muo better than Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)?

  1. Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.4+6%
  2. Lowest frequency54 Hz vs 43 Hz+26%
Specifications

Side by side

KEF MuoKEF Muo≈ $210
Sound
Output power60 W40 W
Speaker channels1.0—
Channel count1—
Lowest frequency54 Hz43 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
StereoNo—
Battery & charging
Battery life24 h24 h
Charging time3 h—
Mains poweredNo—
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.4
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
USB audioYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight576 g—
Width133 mm82 mm
Height46 mm216 mm
Depth133 mm59 mm
Protection ratingIP67IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Dust protection (IP)66
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
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