Product Comparison: Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A1 vs Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P6


General Specifications
Brand
Bang & Olufsen
Bang & Olufsen
Model
Beoplay A1
Beoplay P6
Origin
China
China
About the product
With the A1 portable Bluetooth Speaker, music lovers can now hold decades of Bang & Olufsen sound technology and experience in the palm of their hand. This ultra-portable wireless speaker delivers crisp ambient sound in a compact 600 g package.
Feel the freedom of up to 16 hours of rich and powerful sound in a portable, expressive Bang & Olufsen design. Beoplay P6 is where premium sound meets expert craftsmanship.
Key Specs
Power output
60 W
96 W
Connection Type
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth 4.2
Range
33 ft.
30 ft.
Battery Life
18 hour(s)
16 hour(s)
Dynamic Configuration
2 drivers
3 drivers
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A1 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
  • The sound quality is very high.
  • The bass is present even at low volumes and the overall sound is balanced and crisp.
  • It's sound quality is very good.
  • These relatively small speakers produce a fantastic sound.
  • Sound quality is great, as good, or better than almost any other.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
  • Fantastic sound. Long battery life.
  • This is a beautifully designed speaker with exceptional sound quality at every volume and great battery life.
  • It's very powerful and has a long battery life.
  • I like the design of it, built and sound quality. Battery life is quite decent.
  • Amazingly for a portable speaker it has up to 16 hours battery life.
Size & Weight
Color
Moss Green
Silver
Height
1.81 in.
6.69 in.
Width
5.24 in.
5.11 in.
Depth
5.24 in.
2.67 in.
Weight
1.23 lbs.
2.2 lbs.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A1 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
  • It's small and light enough to travel around the world with.
  • It is light and compact and the quality of the sound is superb.
  • Very compact and smooth looks.
  • Excellent compact and good sound quality.
  • Top design and quality. Very compact and ideal for travelling.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
  • A decent sized speaker. Good choice.
  • Small, convenient portable. Good for me.
  • Premium sounds from a very small portable audio speaker.
  • A small, solid, powerhouse of excellent sound.
  • The small size is quite nice.
Features
Controls
Buttons
Buttons
Material
Plastic
Aluminium / Leather / Plastic / Rubber
Display Type
No
No
Battery Type
Lithium-ion polymer
Lithium-ion polymer
Supported Systems
Smartphones / Tablets, PC, TV
Smartphones / Tablets, PC
Hand Strap
Yes
Yes
Protection
IP67 dustproof, IP67 waterproof
Accessories Included
Type C USB cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
Extras
USB Type-C, Wireless stereo pairing, Multipoint, Customizable Sound EQ, Built-in microphone, Voice Assistant integration
Fast Charge, Crafted with Careful Excellence, Iconic Design Modernised, True360 Signature Sound, Lasting Performance
What customers say about "Features"
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A1 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
  • The convenience of being able to lie-it-down anywhere is a fantastic feature.
  • The sound really is 360, no matter where you stood.
  • Nice packaging. Very apple like. Works straight out of the box.
  • It produces a great sound and is easy to take around the house with me.
  • The design looks very stylish and there is no denying that it's portable.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
  • Sound is genuinely 360' and extremely high quality.
  • It has 5 aluminum buttons along the top. Good design.
  • OneTouch button to activate Siri, this feature does not work well.
  • The P6 has a built-in mic that adds a lot of special features, like being able to converse with your smart devices.
  • Customizable smart button. IOS apps works very well and gives a lot of customizations for the speaker.
Interfaces
AUX In
Yes
No
Ethernet Port
No
No
Micro USB
No
No
USB
No
No
Lightning Port
No
No
NFC
No
No
Card Slot
No
No
What customers say about "Interfaces"
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A1 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
  • The USB-C and the possibility of multiple connections by Bluetooth, Aux-In or digital cable direct is something that y really like too.
  • USB-C for charging - this is the future and I'm glad to see B&O implementing the new standard.
  • Can be used to connect to any device to have a USB port.
  • Heavy unit and well built. Amazing connectors.
  • The 3.5mm AUX-In buzzes when the power is plugged in.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P6 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
  • You just connect it via a USB cable for re-charging, very simple and easy to use.
  • Good quality rubber coated USB-C charge lead.
  • It comes with a USB-C cable. Durable connectivity.
  • Has good and solid connectivity via USB. I like it.
  • Perfect speaker with USB-C for all my needs!
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
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