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6.4Sound6.1
7.8Build & features2.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)The Groove XL
| Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) | The Groove XL | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 46 mm | 109 mm | −63 mm |
| Width | 133 mm | 259 mm | −126 mm |
| Depth | 133 mm | 86 mm | +47 mm |
| Weight | 576 g | 1,630 g | −1,054 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) better than The Groove XL?
- Weight576 g vs 1,630 g2.8×
- Battery life24 h vs 17 h+41%
- Output power60 W vs 40 W+50%
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · The Groove XL: No
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
- aptXYes · The Groove XL: No
- Lowest frequency54 Hz vs 65 Hz+20%
Why is The Groove XL better than Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)?
- Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 24,000 Hz+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 60 W | 40 W |
| Speaker channels | 1.0 | — |
| Channel count | 1 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 54 Hz | 65 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 24,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Stereo | No | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 24 h | 17 h |
| Charging time | 3 h | — |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | — |
| 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 | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 576 g | 1,630 g |
| Width | 133 mm | 259 mm |
| Height | 46 mm | 109 mm |
| Depth | 133 mm | 86 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
| Remote control | — | Yes |
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