Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1

An elegant wireless speaker you can take anywhere

- By Hollin Jones

> £299 > FROM bang-olufsen.​com > FEATURES Bluetooth 5.1, AAC and AptX codecs, multi-point connectivity, IP67 dust and waterproofing, three mics, speakerphone mode, up to 24 hours playback, USB-C charging, stereo pairing

Now in its third generation, Bang & Olufsen's Beosound A1 portable Bluetooth speaker sports a machined aluminium body and leather strap, complementing a stylish design that leans more towards the artistic than the majority of similar speakers. Coming from B&O that shouldn't be a surprise and the feel here is certainly at the premium end of things.