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6.4Sound6.8
8.3Battery8.9
7.8Build & features2.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)Kilburn III
| Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) | Kilburn III | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 46 mm | 150 mm | −104 mm |
| Width | 133 mm | 273 mm | −140 mm |
| Depth | 133 mm | 169 mm | −36 mm |
| Weight | 576 g | 2,800 g | −2,224 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) better than Kilburn III?
- Weight576 g vs 2,800 g4.9×
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Kilburn III: No
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
- Output power60 W vs 50 W+20%
- aptXYes · Kilburn III: No
- Dust protection (IP)6 vs 5+20%
Why is Kilburn III better than Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)?
- Battery life24 h vs 50 h2.1×
- Channel count1 vs 22×
- StereoNo · Beosound A1 (3rd Gen): Yes
- Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.3+4%
- Lowest frequency54 Hz vs 45 Hz+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 101.6 mm |
| Output power | 60 W | 50 W |
| Speaker channels | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Channel count | 1 | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 54 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 24 h | 50 h |
| Charging time | 3 h | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 20 min → 8 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| 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 | LC3, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | Yes | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| Auracast | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 576 g | 2,800 g |
| Width | 133 mm | 273 mm |
| Height | 46 mm | 150 mm |
| Depth | 133 mm | 169 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
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