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Nominal voltage and Wh are not published.","charge_time_h":"3 hours at 5 V and 3 A charging.","charging_input":"Power supply 5 V DC / 3 A via the USB-C connector.","dimensions_mm":"Product dimensions 133 W x 46 H x 133 D, in millimetres.","weight_g":"576 g.","warranty_years":"Beocare extends the limited warranty from 2 to 5 years by registering in the app, so the base warranty is 2 years.","other_certifications":"Cradle to Cradle Certified Bronze, described as the first such Bluetooth speaker.","in_the_box":"Beosound A1 3rd Generation, fabric USB-C to USB-C cable 1.25 m, Quick Start Guide, Important Guide."}},{"url":"https://assets.ctfassets.net/8cd2csgvqd3m/4qRzMR0nvbMq2i07hLLmQF/122da902243f9fd0dd4c359891bed4d3/Beosound_A1_3rd_gen_userguide_web_all_06May_2025.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-13","fields":["manual_url","usb_audio","ports","speakerphone","stereo_pairing","companion_app"],"notes":{"manual_url":"Maker multilingual user guide, edition 2505. English sections read.","usb_audio":"Guide says the speaker can be used as a speakerphone via a USB-C cable connected to a computer. 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The article body has a typo of USD 249.","auracast":"Review says Bluetooth 5.1 means the speaker does not support Auracast.","multipoint":"Review says multipoint connectivity connects two sources at the same time.","carry_features":"Review says a carry strap made of waterproof leather is threaded through the polymer base."}},{"url":"https://audioxpress.com/news/bang-olufsen-launches-third-generation-beosound-a1-portable-speaker","kind":"press","accessed":"2026-10-13","fields":["announce_date","launch_price_eur","auracast"],"notes":{"announce_date":"News item of May 6, 2025 announces the third generation.","launch_price_eur":"Article gives 349 for EUR and USD. 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