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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2

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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.7 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • the sound quality is great and you can link up almost endless amounts for
  • battery life really is phenomenal
  • Beautiful design and colour schemes

Cons

  • actually high-grade plastic
  • Micro-USB
  • it still distorts at higher volume levels

Key specs

  • yes
  • no
  • 24 h
  • 22000 mAh

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 - Pros & Cons

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2

Pros

  • the sound quality is great and you can link up almost endless amounts for
  • battery life really is phenomenal
  • Beautiful design and colour schemes
  • A2 is well suited to its size and intended purpose
  • elegant and understated
  • clearer and more balanced
  • the songs are clear
  • loud
  • and vibrant
  • The matte texture around the sides is a nice touch
  • clean

Cons

  • actually high-grade plastic
  • Micro-USB
  • it still distorts at higher volume levels
  • Expensive and heavy
  • the bass can still be felt from about two meters away
  • hard to find a particular station since there is no display
  • the integrated microphone has a limited range
  • The integrated Micro-USB port is only used for maintenance purposes
  • playback equipment is mediocre
  • unique and somewhat left-of-centre designs
  • persistent hard edge

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 - Technical Overview

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IconPeak power
60 W
Best:
Devialet Phantom
Peak power: 4500 W
IconWeight
1100 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g
IconPlayback time
24 h
Best:
Music Angel Mini Best Friendz
Playback time: 120 h

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 - Full Specifications

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Sound
Channels2.0
Low frequency55.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz
Peak power60.0 W
Supported formatsMP3
Number of drivers2
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Dimensions
Height5.59 in
Width10.08 in
Depth1.73 in
Weight38.8 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
USB input portyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Copper
  • Blue,Silver
  • Champagne,Grey
  • Green
  • Multi
  • Silver
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Connectivity
USByes
USB version2.0
AUX inyes
Source of connection
  • iOS App
  • Android App
  • Windows Phone App
  • Mac App
  • PC App
  • Integrated in Speaker
Aptx Supportyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codecaptX
Wired inputs
3.5mm
Bluetooth version4.0
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Power
Battery operatedyes
USB poweredno
Electric (not USB)no
Battery typeLi-Ion
Playback time24.0 h
Battery capacity22000.0 mAh
Battery life (max)24.0 h

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Bang & Olufsen - Editorial Reviews (17)

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Bluetooth speakers review: Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 versus Logitech X 300
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DNA India
Published: 11.02.2015
Bluetooth speakers review: Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 versus Logitech X 300

Bluetooth speakers review: Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 versus Logitech X 300 - There’s a tectonic shift underway in the home entertainment segment; BeoPlay A2, Bang and Olufsen’s first ever Bluetooth Speaker, confirms this trend. We carry our lifetime’s music repository on board our smartphones and an ever expanding list of diminutive powerhouses are threatening to make large music systems irrelevant. We put the spotlight on two Bluetooth speakers that sit at different ends of the price spectrum but are both compelling propositions. 

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 We round up the best high-end Bluetooth speakers you can buy
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Tech Advisor
Published: 07.09.2020
We round up the best high-end Bluetooth speakers you can buy

You can get some really cheap Bluetooth speakers but splashing out on a high-end device could be worth it. Here are 10 of the best

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 B&O BeoPlay A2 portable Bluetooth speaker
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PC World
B&O BeoPlay A2 portable Bluetooth speaker
4.0

Seriously good sound from a seriously portable speaker with a seriously steep price

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 05.11.2014
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Review
4.0

If you've got the money to spend, the Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 is a great-looking portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers sound quality and battery life that won't disappoint.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 B&O BeoPlay A2 Bluetooth Speaker
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TechTree.com
B&O BeoPlay A2 Bluetooth Speaker

I'm a sucker for tan leather. And the cool leather strap on the Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 drew my eye immediately. It's pretty high quality and you can use it to carry this speaker wherever you happen to want to take it. The built in battery lasts and lasts.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 B&O BeoPlay A2 portable Bluetooth speaker
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Good Gear Guide
B&O BeoPlay A2 portable Bluetooth speaker
4.0

Seriously good sound from a seriously portable speaker with a seriously steep price

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 10 best Bluetooth speakers across price bands
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DNA India
Published: 10.07.2015
10 best Bluetooth speakers across price bands

10 best Bluetooth speakers across price bands - We pick ten Bluetooth speakers across price bands from the scores of speakers on offer.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Australian Review: Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 – Style and substance – Cybershack
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Cybershack
Australian Review: Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 – Style and substance – Cybershack
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Bluetooth Speaker: Australian Review
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 08.12.2014
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Bluetooth Speaker: Australian Review

Bluetooth speakers are a dime a dozen these days. Some are definitely better than others, but most of the wireless hi-fi units on the market are made by electronics companies rather than heritage audio companies with a foremost interest in sound quality. There are some longtime audio brands out there...

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Review: Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2
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techsmart.co.za
Review: Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2

It might be the middle child, but the BeoPlay A2 should not be glossed over as it too delivers a solid mix of sound and build quality.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Bluetooth speaker review
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Tech Guide
Published: 04.12.2014
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Bluetooth speaker review

Bang & Olufsen has entered the Bluetooth speaker market but in typical style, the company has put its own unique design spin on it to make it stand out from the crowd. The BeoPlay A2 is about the size of a trade paperback book and has a leather strap on one end. It is also […]

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Comparison Review: B&O Play A2, Bose SoundLink III and Teufel Boomster
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Notebookcheck
Published: 02.10.2016
Comparison Review: B&O Play A2, Bose SoundLink III and Teufel Boomster

Comparison review of the Bluetooth speakers Beoplay A2, Bose SoundLink III and Teufel Boomster complete with pink noise measurements.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 06.02.2015
Home review

Not perfect, but the A2’s spacious sound, battery life and looks are appealing

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Active
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 29.11.2021
Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Active

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Active (Portable Speaker): 2.8 out of 5 stars from 6 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 Hands-on review: Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 portable speaker
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Brisbane Times
Published: 10.02.2015
Hands-on review: Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay A2 portable speaker

The ultimate glamping speaker, the BeoPlay A2 is a great-sounding portable fashion statement.

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