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Dimensions
Size comparison
Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)GX-30ARC
| Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) | GX-30ARC | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 46 mm | 220 mm | −174 mm |
| Width | 133 mm | 146 mm | −13 mm |
| Depth | 133 mm | 170 mm | −37 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) better than GX-30ARC?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · GX-30ARC: No
- aptXYes · GX-30ARC: No
Why is GX-30ARC better than Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)?
- Output power60 W vs 100 W+67%
- Channel count1 vs 22×
- StereoNo · Beosound A1 (3rd Gen): Yes
- Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.3+4%
- Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz+10%
- Lowest frequency54 Hz vs 51 Hz+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 60 W | 100 W |
| Speaker channels | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Channel count | 1 | 2 |
| Lowest frequency | 54 Hz | 51 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 22,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 24 h | — |
| Charging time | 3 h | — |
| Mains powered | No | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| 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 | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| Optical input | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 576 g | — |
| Width | 133 mm | 146 mm |
| Height | 46 mm | 220 mm |
| Depth | 133 mm | 170 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | — |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | — |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
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