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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay M3

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
8
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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • Sound quality
  • usability
  • accessories and special features

Cons

  • Bass can overwhelm mix at times
  • the bass was a bit too noticeable and
  • power cord that runs out of the back of the speaker

Key specs

  • yes
  • yes

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay M3 - Pros & Cons

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay M3

Pros

  • Sound quality
  • usability
  • accessories and special features
  • relatively straightforward
  • very user-friendly and surprisingly customizable
  • renewable and portable energy
  • the audio was perfectly synchronised
  • excited
  • relaxed and bright
  • better sound performance and enhancement
  • M3 was capable of putting out some rather good sounds

Cons

  • Bass can overwhelm mix at times
  • the bass was a bit too noticeable and
  • power cord that runs out of the back of the speaker
  • small hollow where you will find an ethernet port
  • there are some limitations with some tracks
  • sound a little tight and lose a bit of expansiveness
  • M3 doesn't currently support being used as a stereo pair
  • audio is temporarily lowered
  • Tech Radar Key Specs Drivers
  • The M3 is expensive
  • No playback or track navigation controls

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay M3 - Technical Overview

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IconWeight
1460 g
Best:
Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay M3 - Full Specifications

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Sound
Low frequency65.0 Hz
High frequency22.0 kHz
Supported formats
  • AIFF
  • Apple Lossless
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
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Dimensions
Height5.94 in
Width4.41 in
Depth5.51 in
Weight51.5 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)no
Streaming standards
  • Spotify Connect
  • AirPlay
  • Google Cast
Built-in microphoneyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
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Connectivity
USByes
Other connectorsEthernet
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
AUX inyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
AirPlayyes
DLNAyes
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Power
Battery operatedno
USB poweredyes
Electric (not USB)no

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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay M3 Bang & Olufsen - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.8
Based on 8 reviews
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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay M3 BeoPlay M3 review: Expensive, But Easy To Praise
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PC World
BeoPlay M3 review: Expensive, But Easy To Praise
4.0

If price has kept you away from buying into this brand before now, it’ll likely still continue to do so here. Even if the M3 is one of the cheaper options on the menu, it’s still a B&O product - and B&O doesn’t do cheap.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay M3 Bang & Olufsen B&O Beoplay M3
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Good Housekeeping
Published: 11.01.2018
Bang & Olufsen B&O Beoplay M3

The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the Bang & Olufsen B&O Beoplay M3

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay M3 B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M3 Wireless Speaker Review
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nerdtechy.com
Published: 15.11.2017
B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M3 Wireless Speaker Review

High-quality home audio is an essential part of any living space. The ability to create an ambiance and conveniently listen to your favorite music with stunning clarity just makes being home, well, homier. It all starts with the kind of equipment you choose. When it comes to speakers, there are hundreds of options to choose from, which can make finding the right one to fit your needs a little bit of a challenge. Sound quality, usability, accessories and special features each play a big role, and make all the difference when searching for the right home audio gear. In this

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay M3 B&O Play Beoplay M3 review
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The Verge
Published: 24.01.2018
B&O Play Beoplay M3 review
3.3

Could this be the long-awaited Sonos alternative?

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay M3 B&O Play Beoplay M3 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 06.12.2017
B&O Play Beoplay M3 Review
3.5

The B&O Play Beoplay M3 multi-room speaker delivers powerful bass for its size, sometimes at the expense of overall balance in the mix.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay M3 B&O Beoplay M3 review
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TechRadar
Published: 15.12.2017
B&O Beoplay M3 review
4.0

Sleek and simple multi-room

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay M3 B&O Beoplay M3 review: A small multi-room powerhouse
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 01.01.2018
B&O Beoplay M3 review: A small multi-room powerhouse
4.0

Bang & Olufsen’s most affordable multi-room speaker is a strong value.

Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay M3 Beoplay M3 and M5 Wireless Multiroom Speakers - Australian Review - Ausdroid
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Ausdroid
Published: 25.01.2018
Beoplay M3 and M5 Wireless Multiroom Speakers - Australian Review - Ausdroid

During the summer holidays I had the chance to test the new Bang & Olufsen (B&O) Beoplay M3 and Beoplay M5 wireless multiroom compatible speakers to judge their usability, design and audio quality. While both were good I was impressed with one speaker enough to place an order for it, after the M3 and M5 […]