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7.8Build & features3.0
Why is Beosound A1 (3rd Gen) better than Rave 3S A31A3012?
- Battery life24 h vs 12 h2×
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
Why is Rave 3S A31A3012 better than Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)?
- Output power60 W vs 200 W3.3×
- Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.3+4%
- Lowest frequency54 Hz vs 40 Hz+35%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | 60 W | 200 W |
| Speaker channels | 1.0 | — |
| Channel count | 1 | — |
| Lowest frequency | 54 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Stereo | No | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Microphones | — | 2 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 24 h | 12 h |
| Charging time | 3 h | — |
| Mains powered | No | — |
| Battery powered (portable) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | — |
| aptX | Yes | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| USB audio | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 576 g | — |
| Width | 133 mm | 300 mm |
| Height | 46 mm | 504 mm |
| Depth | 133 mm | 280 mm |
| Protection rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 6 | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Light effects | — | Yes |
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