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Series

Beosound A11Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Maker names the speaker Beosound A1 3rd Gen, the third generation of Beosound A1.

Pill1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Product family name on the maker page.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

1736000, 17360021Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Page structured data gives SKU 1736000 for the Warm Granite selection. B&H lists 1736002 for Natural Aluminum. Other colour SKUs are not stored.

MW443LL/A, A321111Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D4SX9RC6Read 10 October 2026Amazon US listing for the Matte Black colour lists item model number MW443LL/A. The other colours have their own numbers that were not found.12Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/pill/pill-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026Safety document names Apple model A3211. Amazon lists MW443LL/A for the Matte Black colour.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

6 May 20255Reviewt3.com/tech/bluetooth-speakers/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1-gen-3-reviewRead 13 October 2026Launch date 6 May 2025.7Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/bang-olufsen-launches-third-generation-beosound-a1-portable-speakerRead 13 October 2026News item of May 6, 2025 announces the third generation.

25 June 20246Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Month of the June 2024 unveiling. Wikipedia also states the speaker was unveiled and released in June 2024.10Press articleen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beats_PillRead 10 October 2026Article states the 2024 model was unveiled and released in June 2024.13Press articlehifi.de/news/beats-pill-neuer-bluetooth-lautsprecher-endlich-offiziell-vorgestellt-196863Read 10 October 2026Article dated 25 June 2024 says the Beats Pill was presented that day. 9to5Mac, TechRadar and What Hi-Fi? also date the launch to 25 June 2024.14Press article9to5mac.com/2024/06/25/new-beats-pill-specs-and-featuresRead 10 October 2026Article dated 25 June 2024 says the Beats Pill is available to order today for USD 149.99.

Status

Available1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Maker offers the speaker for sale at USD 399 on the accessed date.

Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026The maker sells the speaker on the accessed date.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$3495Reviewt3.com/tech/bluetooth-speakers/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1-gen-3-reviewRead 13 October 2026Official launch price GBP 299 / USD 349 / AUD 639. Tom's Guide later lists USD 399 and the maker page lists USD 399, which are not launch prices.6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bang-and-olufsen-beosound-a1-3rd-generation-reviewRead 13 October 2026Price box gives USD 349 / GBP 299 / AUD 639. The article body has a typo of USD 249.8Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/bang-and-olufsen-beosound-a1-3rd-generationRead 13 October 2026Review header gives the tested price as GBP 299 / USD 349 / AUD 639. The article body has a typo of USD 249.

$149.996Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states a price of $149.99, £149.99 and AU$249. Applies to the US market.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€3497Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/bang-olufsen-launches-third-generation-beosound-a1-portable-speakerRead 13 October 2026Article gives 349 for EUR and USD. European prices include VAT.

€169.9513Press articlehifi.de/news/beats-pill-neuer-bluetooth-lautsprecher-endlich-offiziell-vorgestellt-196863Read 10 October 2026Official recommended price for Germany is EUR 169.95, with orders from 6 August 2024. Netzwelt and iphone-ticker.de give the same price. Includes VAT. The price is for Germany. Other euro markets were not checked.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU5Reviewt3.com/tech/bluetooth-speakers/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1-gen-3-reviewRead 13 October 2026Launch prices evidenced for the US and Europe.

US, DE1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page offers US pricing in USD. Launch price evidence covers the US market. Germany is added from the hifi.de source, which gives the German launch price.13Press articlehifi.de/news/beats-pill-neuer-bluetooth-lautsprecher-endlich-offiziell-vorgestellt-196863Read 10 October 2026Article gives an official recommended price for Germany with orders from 6 August 2024, so DE is listed. Other euro markets were not checked.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Warm Granite, Natural Aluminium, Honey Tone, Lavender Purple, Rustic Red, Eucalyptus Green1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Colour selector on the maker page lists six colours. Three colours were available at launch.

Matte Black, Champagne Gold, Statement Red1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Maker colour names Matte Black, Champagne Gold and Statement Red.

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Portable1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Maker calls it a portable Bluetooth speaker.

Portable1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states form factor portable speaker.

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

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Mono7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Review states the speaker is mono. Two speakers can be paired for stereo, which is stored separately.

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

ABang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Woofer	1	82.55
Tweeter	1	15.24

Source1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Tech specs give 1 x 0.6 inch tweeter and 1 x 3 1/4 inch woofer. Inch sizes are converted exactly to millimetres. TechRadar gives 15 mm and 83 mm. No per-driver rated power is stored because the 30 W figures are amplifier ratings.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026Speaker drivers: 1 x 3 1/4 inch woofer and 1 x 0.6 inch tweeter. Power amplifiers: 2 x 30 W Class D for woofer and tweeter.

BBeats Pill

Driver type	Count
Racetrack woofer	1
Tweeter	1

Source6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review describes one reengineered racetrack woofer and one redesigned tweeter. Driver sizes and power are not published.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

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Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

60W1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Amplifier row: 30 W Class D for tweeter and 30 W Class D for woofer, total 60 W. This is an amplifier rating. The rating basis of the acoustic output is not stated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

54Hz1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Frequency range 54 to 20,000 Hz. Tolerance is not stated. The 92 dB SPL at 1 m maker claim is not entered as a measurement.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

20kHz1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Frequency range 54 to 20,000 Hz. Tolerance is not stated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Customizable Sound EQ: presets available and fully customisable in the Bang & Olufsen App. The number of bands is not stated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026Customisable sound EQ: yes, five presets in the Bang & Olufsen app and fully customisable.

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-pill-review-118936Read 10 October 2026Review states there is no native equalizer in the Beats app on Android or the Settings panel on iOS. TechGearLab also lists no sound customization.

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

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Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

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Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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Amplify Mode, Stereo Mode1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Maker calls Amplify Mode and Stereo Mode extra play modes. Both need two Beats Pill speakers.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Amplify mode plays the same audio from both speakers. Stereo mode plays left and right channels. Both need two Beats Pill speakers and cannot run at the same time.

Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Stereo pairing between two Beosound A1 2nd Generations, two 3rd Generations or one of each.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 20263Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/4qRzMR0nvbMq2i07hLLmQF/122da902243f9fd0dd4c359891bed4d3/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_userguide_web_all_06May_2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says any combination of 3rd Generation and 2nd Generation speakers can be stereo paired in the app or manually.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Stereo Mode splits audio between two Beats Pill speakers into left and right output.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Stereo mode splits audio between two synced speakers for dedicated left and right output.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

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Amplify Mode, Stereo Mode1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Maker names Amplify Mode and Stereo Mode for linking two Beats Pill speakers.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide describes Amplify mode and Stereo mode for two Beats Pill speakers.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide describes a group of two Beats Pill speakers. The Android app guide says to add a second speaker.6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states two Pill speakers can be paired in Amplify or Stereo Mode and that several cannot be linked.

Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 20268Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/bang-and-olufsen-beosound-a1-3rd-generationRead 13 October 2026

Yes6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.11Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Connectivity table: Bluetooth 5.1.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026

5.36Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states Bluetooth 5.3. What Hi-Fi? states the same version.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Connectivity table lists aptX Adaptive and AAC. What Hi-Fi? also lists SBC.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 20268Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/bang-and-olufsen-beosound-a1-3rd-generationRead 13 October 2026Review lists Bluetooth 5.1 with SBC, AAC and aptX Adaptive codec support. The maker lists AAC and aptX Adaptive.

SBC, AAC6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review states only SBC and AAC are supported. What Hi-Fi? states the same.

Bluetooth profiles

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Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

No6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bang-and-olufsen-beosound-a1-3rd-generation-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review says Bluetooth 5.1 means the speaker does not support Auracast.7Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/bang-olufsen-launches-third-generation-beosound-a1-portable-speakerRead 13 October 2026Article describes the speaker as Bluetooth 5.1 and not Auracast-enabled.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Connectivity table: Yes, up to 2 devices.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 20266Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bang-and-olufsen-beosound-a1-3rd-generation-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review says multipoint connectivity connects two sources at the same time.

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Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

21Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Connectivity table: up to 2 devices.

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Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

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Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

No9Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/i-just-tested-this-portable-bluetooth-speaker-and-it-could-last-you-foreverRead 13 October 2026Review says there is no Wi-Fi on board.

No14Press article9to5mac.com/2024/06/25/new-beats-pill-specs-and-featuresRead 10 October 2026Article says AirPlay would need Wi-Fi, which the Beats Pill does not have.15Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review lists the ability to connect to Wi-Fi networks as a missing feature.

Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

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Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Physical connections: 1 x USB-C for charging and streaming.3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/4qRzMR0nvbMq2i07hLLmQF/122da902243f9fd0dd4c359891bed4d3/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_userguide_web_all_06May_2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide says the speaker can be used as a speakerphone via a USB-C cable connected to a computer. The maker page lists USB-C for streaming.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states high-resolution lossless audio from a laptop or other compatible device over the USB-C cable.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states lossless audio is available from the USB-C cable.

USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

ABang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging, speakerphone and audio streaming

Source1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Physical connections: one USB-C for charging and streaming. The user guide adds speakerphone use over USB-C.3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/4qRzMR0nvbMq2i07hLLmQF/122da902243f9fd0dd4c359891bed4d3/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_userguide_web_all_06May_2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide shows USB-C for charging and for speakerphone use with a computer.

BBeats Pill

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Charging input, USB audio input, power-bank output

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states USB-C universal charging, USB-C audio and charging a phone from the speaker over the same USB-C port.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

Yes1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Connectivity table: speakerphone Yes. Product sheet names a 3 microphone array.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 20263Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/4qRzMR0nvbMq2i07hLLmQF/122da902243f9fd0dd4c359891bed4d3/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_userguide_web_all_06May_2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026Controls - Calls section describes accepting, declining and muting calls with the built-in microphone.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states users can take calls from the speaker.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states Beats Pill can be used as a speakerphone and to control calls, with microphone mute during a call.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

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Siri, Google Assistant1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states the voice assistant is activated from the paired speaker. The assistant runs on the connected phone. Names Siri and Google Assistant come from the TechGearLab spec table.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states users can use Siri from the speaker. The assistant runs on the connected phone. Google Assistant comes from the TechGearLab spec table.9Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/bluetooth-speaker/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Spec table lists Siri and Google Assistant via a connected phone.

Controls

Play/pause, Volume up/down, Power, Bluetooth pairing, Microphone mute5Reviewt3.com/tech/bluetooth-speakers/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1-gen-3-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review says play/pause, volume down and volume up are on one side. On/off, Bluetooth and microphone buttons are on the other side. What Hi-Fi? gives the same layout.8Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/bang-and-olufsen-beosound-a1-3rd-generationRead 13 October 2026Review says the play/pause button and volume up and down are on one side, and Bluetooth pairing, power and microphone switches are on the other.

Power, Bluetooth pairing, Voice assistant, Music and call controls, Volume up/down1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page lists a center button for music and call controls, volume up and down buttons and a system button for power, pairing and voice assistant.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Beats User Guide describes a power button, a center button for play, pause, next and previous track and calls, and volume up and down buttons.

Companion app

Bang & Olufsen App3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/4qRzMR0nvbMq2i07hLLmQF/122da902243f9fd0dd4c359891bed4d3/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_userguide_web_all_06May_2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026Guide tells the user to download the Bang & Olufsen App for set-up, audio personalisation and support.

Beats8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-pill-review-118936Read 10 October 2026Review states Android users download the Beats app from the Play Store. iOS uses the system Settings panel and has no separate app.

App platforms

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Android8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-pill-review-118936Read 10 October 2026The Beats app is stated for Android only.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Page says the modular construction enables battery replacement, servicing and software updates over time.

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/update-beats-dev3381eab1b/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states firmware updates are delivered over the air on Apple devices and in the Beats app on Android.7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Review states over-the-air updates arrive automatically on iOS. Android users use the Beats app for the same.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026Product sheet lists battery size and playtime for the built-in battery.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

24h1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Up to 24 hours. The product sheet states the condition as typical listening volume.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 202624 hours at typical listening volume.

24h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge. SoundGuys and Wired state the maker figure is at 50 percent volume.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states up to 24 hours of playback with a full charge. Battery life depends on settings, environment and usage.

Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

3,300mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026Battery size 3,300 mAh. Nominal voltage and Wh are not published.

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Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

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Lithium-ion1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

No1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Page says the battery is replaced at an authorised B&O service centre or showrooms, so it is not documented as user-replaceable. Tom's Guide says the battery is not user-replaceable.9Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/i-just-tested-this-portable-bluetooth-speaker-and-it-could-last-you-foreverRead 13 October 2026Review says B&O replaces the battery after you send the speaker in, and that it is a shame the battery is not user-replaceable.

No4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/beatspill-safety-and-handling-devd07ce1bf0/webRead 10 October 2026Safety guide says the battery should only be repaired by a trained technician. It is not documented as user-replaceable.

Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

3h1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Approximately 3 hours. The product sheet states 5 V, 3 A charging.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 20263 hours at 5 V and 3 A charging.

2.5h7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Review states a full charge from empty takes around 2.5 hours. Charger rating is not stated.

Quick charge duration

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10min1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Fast Fuel: a 10 minute charge.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states a 10 minute charge for Fast Fuel.

Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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2h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Fast Fuel: a 10 minute charge gives up to 2 hours of playback.3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 10 October 2026Guide states a 10 minute charge provides up to 2 hours of playback.

Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

5 V DC, 3 A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026Power supply 5 V DC / 3 A via the USB-C connector.

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Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

15W4Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/3ZNqrXWyJT0BTQn2v1KEHA/f525f88e4d7e237d3fa5a2ebbe6f9dd5/Beosound_A1_3rd_Gen_Important_Information_LP_06052025_Web.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charger guidance in the Spanish text says a charger power between a minimum of 5 W required by the radio equipment and a maximum of 15 W gives maximum charging speed. Rating label DC 5 V 3 A. The maximum is stored as 15 W.

45W12Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/pill/pill-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026Document says charger power must be between 15 W (required by the radio equipment) and 45 W to reach maximum charging speed. The 45 W maximum is stored, in line with other speakers that publish this declaration. It is not a calculated adapter rating.

USB Power Delivery charging

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Yes12Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/pill/pill-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026Document says the device supports USB PD fast charging under USB PD Specification Revision 3.1.

Charges other devices

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Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states the phone can be charged from the speaker over USB-C. Output power is not published.2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Charge Beats guide states Beats Pill can charge other devices such as an iPhone, Beats headphones or a laptop over USB-C.

Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

IP671Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Dust and waterproof rating IP67.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026

IP671Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states IP67 dust and water resistance.

Floats

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No9Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/bluetooth-speaker/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Specification table lists Floatable as No.

Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

Waterproof leather strap6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bang-and-olufsen-beosound-a1-3rd-generation-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review says a carry strap made of waterproof leather is threaded through the polymer base.

Removable lanyard1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page lists a removable lanyard.

Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width133Height46Depth133mm(5.2 × 1.8 × 5.2 in)1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Tech specs label 13.3 W x 4.6 H x 13.3 D cm. Converted exactly to millimetres. Strap and orientation conditions are not stated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026Product dimensions 133 W x 46 H x 133 D, in millimetres.

Width219Height70Depth71mm(8.6 × 2.8 × 2.8 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page lists length 21.9 cm, width 7.1 cm and height 7.0 cm. The speaker lies on its long side, so length is stored as width_mm, maker width as depth_mm and maker height as height_mm.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

576g(1.3 lb)1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Tech specs: 576 g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026576 g.

680g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states 24 oz / 680 g.

Body materials

Pearl blasted anodised aluminium, Waterproof leather, Polymer1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Design table: pearl blasted anodized aluminium, waterproof leather, polymer.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026

Silicone backing, Metal grille1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Page states a soft-grip silicone backing. The metal grille comes from What Hi-Fi? and TechRadar.6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/beats-pill-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review describes a metallic grille.7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Review describes a metal grille at the front and grippy silicone across the back.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

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BCGA321112Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/pill/pill-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026Beats Pill safety and handling document, FCC and ISED section: A3211, FCC ID BCGA3211, IC 579C-A3211.

Other certifications

Cradle to Cradle Certified Bronze2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026Cradle to Cradle Certified Bronze, described as the first such Bluetooth speaker.

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In the box

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In the box

Beosound A1 3rd Generation, Fabric USB-C to USB-C cable, 1.25 m, Quick Start Guide, Important Guide1Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026Included in the box: speaker, Quick Start Guide, fabric USB-C to USB-C cable 1.25 m. The product sheet also lists an Important Guide.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026Beosound A1 3rd Generation, fabric USB-C to USB-C cable 1.25 m, Quick Start Guide, Important Guide.

Beats Pill speaker, Removable carry lanyard, USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Maker box list. The USB-C power adapter is sold separately.

Links

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Product page

www.bang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a11Maker product pagebang-olufsen.com/en/us/speakers/beosound-a1Read 13 October 2026

www.beatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pill1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/speakers/beats-pillRead 10 October 2026Exact current Beats Pill page, the 2024 model. The page shows a current sale price, which is not used as launch price.

Spec sheet

assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026Maker product sheet dated 07.2025, three specification pages.

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Manual

assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/4qRzMR0nvbMq2i07hLLmQF/122da902243f9fd0dd4c359891bed4d3/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_userguide_web_all_06May_2025.pdf3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/4qRzMR0nvbMq2i07hLLmQF/122da902243f9fd0dd4c359891bed4d3/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_userguide_web_all_06May_2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026Maker multilingual user guide, edition 2505. English sections read.

support.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/web2Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatspill-devf45e38ee5/webRead 10 October 2026Beats User Guide page for the Beats Pill.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years2Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/5QqyLqfEWOHVa4GIQgfn98/4ccdc14dddecd129a3bd796011f6f901/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_Product_Sheet_EN_24_July2025.pdfRead 13 October 2026Beocare extends the limited warranty from 2 to 5 years by registering in the app, so the base warranty is 2 years.

1year8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-pill-review-118936Read 10 October 2026Review states a one-year limited warranty. US market.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.