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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) vs Klipsch The One Plus

What Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) does better (3) and where The One Plus wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)
Bang & Olufsen · 2025Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)
9.0Score
3 advantages≈ $280
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Klipsch The One Plus
Klipsch · 2023The One Plus
3 advantages≈ $250
6.4Sound8.2

Why is Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) better than The One Plus?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · The One Plus: No
  2. aptXYes · The One Plus: No
  3. Lowest frequency54 Hz vs 56 Hz+4%

Why is The One Plus better than Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)?

  1. Channel count1 vs 2.12.1×
  2. StereoNo · Beosound A1 (3rd Gen): Yes
  3. Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.3+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power60 W60 W
Speaker channels1.02.1
Channel count12.1
Lowest frequency54 Hz56 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
StereoNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life24 h—
Charging time3 h—
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)YesNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, AAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesNo
aptXYesNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
USB audioYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight576 g—
Width133 mm—
Height46 mm—
Depth133 mm—
Protection ratingIP67—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7—
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairingYes—
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