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6.4Sound6.2
8.3Battery8.4
7.8Build & features5.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)Middleton II
| Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) | Middleton II | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 46 mm | 110 mm | −64 mm |
| Width | 133 mm | 230 mm | −97 mm |
| Depth | 133 mm | 98 mm | +35 mm |
| Weight | 576 g | 1,800 g | −1,224 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) better than Middleton II?
- Weight576 g vs 1,800 g3.1×
- Output power60 W vs 40 W+50%
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Middleton II: No
- aptXYes · Middleton II: No
Why is Middleton II better than Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)?
- Battery life24 h vs 30 h+25%
- 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 | — | Neodymium |
| Driver size | — | 76.2 mm |
| Output power | 60 W | 40 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 |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 24 h | 30 h |
| Charging time | 3 h | 3 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | — | 20 min → 10 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 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 576 g | 1,800 g |
| Width | 133 mm | 230 mm |
| Height | 46 mm | 110 mm |
| Depth | 133 mm | 98 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 | — |
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