B&O BeoPlay A1 review
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- Portable speaker
B&O's robust BeoPlay A1 portable Bluetooth speaker is well equipped for outdoor activities and adventures, but the hefty price tag may put some potential buyers off. We sent the mini BeoPlay A1 off to the test lab to see if it's worth getting excited about.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- How does it sound?
- What's it like to use?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
July 2016
Released
May 2016
Technical specifications
General
- Height4.8cm
- Width13cm
- Depth13cm
- Weight0.6kg
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