JBL Flip 7 vs Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

The Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen and the JBL Flip 7 are similarly sized speakers with different strengths. Both speakers are too small to reproduce much low-bass, but the JBL has a more balanced sound by default, although some listeners may enjoy the warmer sound of the B&O. You can tweak the sound of both with EQs in their companion apps. The B&O's remarkably long battery life of 24 hours far surpasses the 5.6 hours offered by the JBL, but then the JBL is about half the price of its rival. You might prefer the JBL if you've already invested in other Auracast-enabled speakers from the brand, as you can link them all in Party mode. But otherwise, the choice is mostly battery life versus price.