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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A1 vs Bose SoundLink Mini II

5.24 in
1.89 in
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A1 Wireless Speaker
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A1
7.09 in
2.01 in
Bose SoundLink Mini II Wireless Speaker
Bose SoundLink Mini II
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
26
4.4 out of 5
12 user ratings
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22
4.1 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
45 %
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2 stars
9 %
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User rating
63
3.9 out of 5
63 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
26 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
1 %
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3.8 out of 5
64 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
31 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
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Full Comparison

Sound

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A1Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A1
Bose SoundLink Mini IIBose SoundLink Mini II
Channels2.01.0

Design

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A1Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A1
Bose SoundLink Mini IIBose SoundLink Mini II
Colour of product
  • Aluminium
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Charcoal,Sand
  • Green
  • Orange
  • Red
  • Sand
  • Silver
  • Black
  • Black,Copper
  • Carbon
  • Pearl

Dimensions

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A1Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A1
Bose SoundLink Mini IIBose SoundLink Mini II
Height1.89 in2.01 in
Width5.24 in7.09 in
Depth5.24 in2.28 in
Weight21.16 oz23.63 oz

Connectivity

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A1Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A1
Bose SoundLink Mini IIBose SoundLink Mini II
USByesyes
Type of USB connector
USB
Micro-USB
AUX inyesyes
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Supportnono
Bluetoothyesyes
Wired inputs
  • 3.5mm
  • Micro-USB
  • 3.5mm
  • Micro-USB
Bluetooth version4.22.0
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono
Headphone Portyesyes

Features

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A1Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A1
Bose SoundLink Mini IIBose SoundLink Mini II
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Radio receivernono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)nono
Speakerphoneyesyes
USB input portyesyes

Power

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A1Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A1
Bose SoundLink Mini IIBose SoundLink Mini II
Battery operatedyesyes
USB poweredyesyes
Electric (not USB)noyes
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Playback time24.0 h10.0 h
Battery capacity2200.0 mAh1600.0 mAh
Battery life (max)24.0 h10.0 h

Pros & Cons

Pros
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