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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen vs Tribit StormBox Micro 2

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

Natural Aluminium · single portable Bluetooth speaker · built-in battery

Beosound A1 3rd Gen portable speaker in Natural Aluminium with tan leather strap, three-quarter view
Exact model & source notes

The Beosound A1 3rd Gen is a single, battery-powered Bluetooth speaker with a small tweeter and a 3¼-inch woofer, each on its own 30 W amplifier. Bang & Olufsen describes its sound as 360-degree and recommends it for rooms of 5–30 m². It is IP67-rated, charges and streams over USB-C, and can be stereo-paired with a second A1 2nd or 3rd Gen.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
Bluetooth versionBluetooth 5.15.3
Frequency range54–20,000 Hz70 Hz–20 kHz
2 of 8 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.
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THE CONTENDER

Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Black · single speaker

Front view of the black Tribit StormBox Micro 2 with Tribit badge and white -, power and + buttons
Exact model & source notes

StormBox Micro 2 is Tribit's palm-sized strap-mounted IP67 speaker, rated at 10 W with a 4700 mAh battery and up to 12 hours at medium volume. It also works as a small USB-C power bank.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen UK & US retailers

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Tribit StormBox Micro 2 UK & US retailers

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 07

Bluetooth version

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Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd GenBluetooth 5.1

Manufacturer specification

Tribit StormBox Micro 25.3

Manufacturer specification

Explore the full specifications

Check the exact configuration. Manufacturer specifications describe the listed variant. Confirm compatibility and the seller’s exact model before buying; no overall winner is inferred from incomplete evidence.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

8 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Bluetooth version

In Visual facts
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd GenBluetooth 5.1
Tribit StormBox Micro 25.3
Sources

Channel configuration

In Visual facts
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd GenSingle portable Bluetooth speaker (one cabinet with one tweeter and one woofer); optional stereo pairing with a second Beosound A1 2nd or 3rd Gen
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Single portable speaker; two StormBox Micro 2 units can pair in TWS stereo (left/right) or Party mode (same audio)
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

Manufacturer specification · Sold as one unit. A stereo pair needs a second, separately bought speaker.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specifications

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Frequency range

In Visual facts
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen54–20,000 Hz
Tribit StormBox Micro 270 Hz–20 kHz
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Tolerance not stated.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ

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Included units / accessories

In Visual facts
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd GenOne Beosound A1 3rd Gen speaker, Quick Start Guide and a 1.25 m fabric USB-C to USB-C cable
Tribit StormBox Micro 2One StormBox Micro 2 speaker (strap integrated) and a USB-C cable; no charger
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Tribit's FAQ names only the USB-C cable as included; the strap is part of the speaker.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ

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Audio inputs

In Visual facts
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd GenBluetooth 5.1 (AAC, aptX Adaptive; multipoint up to 2 devices); USB-C (charging and audio streaming)
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Bluetooth 5.3
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · No wired audio input is listed in Tribit's technical specifications; the USB-C port is described for charging and power-bank output.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ

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Rated power and measurement basis

In Visual facts
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen60 W total class D amplification: 1 × 30 W for the tweeter + 1 × 30 W for the woofer
Tribit StormBox Micro 210 W output power (measurement basis not stated)
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating. Bang & Olufsen does not state whether this is RMS, peak or another measurement basis.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specifications
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Tribit does not say whether this is RMS or peak.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ

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Power supply

In Visual facts
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd GenBuilt-in rechargeable battery rated up to 24 hours playtime; charging via USB-C in approximately 3 hours
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Built-in 3.6 V / 4700 mAh lithium battery; up to 12 hours at medium volume; charged via USB-C (charger not included)
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

Manufacturer specification · Battery capacity and the playback conditions behind the 24-hour figure are not published. No mains adapter is listed in the box.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specifications
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Higher volume reduces playtime. Tribit's playtime figures differ: up to 12 hours at medium volume in the FAQ and comparison table, but up to 10 hours in the product description of its store product data. Charging time also differs within Tribit's page: 3-4 hours in the specification table vs approximately 2.5–3 hours in the FAQ, so no charging time is recorded.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQTribit store — StormBox Micro 2 product variant data (SKU)

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Dimensions of each unit

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen13.3 × 4.6 × 13.3 cm (W × H × D)
Tribit StormBox Micro 299.8 × 99.8 × 42.9 mm
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Axis order not stated by Tribit; the comparison table gives 4.10 x 3.92 x 1.68 inches, a slightly different figure, so treat the millimetre value as the specification-table value.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (16)

App and EQ

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd GenBang & Olufsen App: EQ presets and custom EQ
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Not verified
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery playtime (claimed)

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen24 h
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Not verified
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Charge-out (power bank)

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd GenNot verified
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Up to 10 W via USB-C
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth codecs

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd GenaptX Adaptive, AAC
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Not verified
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

On-device controls

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd GenYes
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Not verified
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sound dispersion

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen360-degree sound
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Not verified
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer product description; no dispersion measurement or polar data is published.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specifications
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Drivers

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen1 × 0.6-inch tweeter; 1 × 3¼-inch woofer
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Not verified
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Pairing certifications

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd GenMade for iPhone (MFi); Google Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift Pair
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Not verified
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Materials

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd GenPearl-blasted anodised aluminium, waterproof leather strap, polymer
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Not verified
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum SPL at 1 m

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen92 dB
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Not verified
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's maximum sound pressure level at 1 m; B&O separately lists 64 dB SPL 'bass capability'.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specifications
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Multiple source devices

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd GenNot verified
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Switches between two paired devices
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Recommended room size

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen5–30 m² (50–300 ft²)
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Not verified
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Speakerphone

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd GenYes
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Not verified
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Warranty

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd GenUp to 5 years
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Not verified
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

Manufacturer specification · Listed among the purchase benefits on the Bang & Olufsen UK and US product pages, linking to its Limited Warranties policy; the conditions for the 'up to' period are not stated on the product page.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specifications
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth range

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd GenNot verified
Tribit StormBox Micro 236 m
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

No source recorded for this side.

Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Tribit states up to 120 ft / 36 m; test conditions are not stated.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen576 g
Tribit StormBox Micro 2Not verified
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

1 shared field has the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

What it brings

What to check

Tribit StormBox Micro 2

What it brings

  • IP67 dust and water protection with an integrated strap for bikes or bags.
  • The USB-C port also charges a phone at up to 10 W, and two units can pair in stereo or party mode.

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
25 of 25 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen and Tribit StormBox Micro 2
SpecificationBang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd GenTribit StormBox Micro 2
Channel configurationDifferent
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

Manufacturer specification · Sold as one unit. A stereo pair needs a second, separately bought speaker.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specifications
Single portable Bluetooth speaker (one cabinet with one tweeter and one woofer); optional stereo pairing with a second Beosound A1 2nd or 3rd GenSingle portable speaker; two StormBox Micro 2 units can pair in TWS stereo (left/right) or Party mode (same audio)
1 × 0.6-inch tweeter; 1 × 3¼-inch wooferNot provided
Frequency rangeDifferent
Sources
54–20,000 Hz70 Hz–20 kHz
Maximum SPL at 1 m
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's maximum sound pressure level at 1 m; B&O separately lists 64 dB SPL 'bass capability'.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specifications
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded.

92 dBNot provided
YesNot provided
Sound dispersion
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer product description; no dispersion measurement or polar data is published.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specifications
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded.

360-degree soundNot provided
Recommended room size
Sources
5–30 m² (50–300 ft²)Not provided
Audio inputsDifferent
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · No wired audio input is listed in Tribit's technical specifications; the USB-C port is described for charging and power-bank output.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ
Bluetooth 5.1 (AAC, aptX Adaptive; multipoint up to 2 devices); USB-C (charging and audio streaming)Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.15.3
aptX Adaptive, AACNot provided
Bluetooth range
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

No source recorded.

Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Tribit states up to 120 ft / 36 m; test conditions are not stated.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ
Not provided36 m
Multiple source devices
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

No source recorded.

Not providedSwitches between two paired devices
Rated power and measurement basisDifferent
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating. Bang & Olufsen does not state whether this is RMS, peak or another measurement basis.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specifications
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Tribit does not say whether this is RMS or peak.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ
60 W total class D amplification: 1 × 30 W for the tweeter + 1 × 30 W for the woofer10 W output power (measurement basis not stated)
Power supplyDifferent
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

Manufacturer specification · Battery capacity and the playback conditions behind the 24-hour figure are not published. No mains adapter is listed in the box.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specifications
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Higher volume reduces playtime. Tribit's playtime figures differ: up to 12 hours at medium volume in the FAQ and comparison table, but up to 10 hours in the product description of its store product data. Charging time also differs within Tribit's page: 3-4 hours in the specification table vs approximately 2.5–3 hours in the FAQ, so no charging time is recorded.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQTribit store — StormBox Micro 2 product variant data (SKU)
Built-in rechargeable battery rated up to 24 hours playtime; charging via USB-C in approximately 3 hoursBuilt-in 3.6 V / 4700 mAh lithium battery; up to 12 hours at medium volume; charged via USB-C (charger not included)
Battery playtime (claimed)
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded.

24 hNot provided
Charge-out (power bank)
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

No source recorded.

Not providedUp to 10 W via USB-C
Bang & Olufsen App: EQ presets and custom EQNot provided
YesNot provided
Dimensions of each unitDifferent
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Axis order not stated by Tribit; the comparison table gives 4.10 x 3.92 x 1.68 inches, a slightly different figure, so treat the millimetre value as the specification-table value.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ
13.3 × 4.6 × 13.3 cm (W × H × D)99.8 × 99.8 × 42.9 mm
IP67IP67
576 gNot provided
Pearl-blasted anodised aluminium, waterproof leather strap, polymerNot provided
Included units / accessoriesDifferent
Sources
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

Manufacturer specification · Tribit's FAQ names only the USB-C cable as included; the strap is part of the speaker.

Tribit — StormBox Micro 2 product page, technical specifications and FAQ
One Beosound A1 3rd Gen speaker, Quick Start Guide and a 1.25 m fabric USB-C to USB-C cableOne StormBox Micro 2 speaker (strap integrated) and a USB-C cable; no charger
Made for iPhone (MFi); Google Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift PairNot provided
Warranty
Sources
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 3rd Gen

Manufacturer specification · Listed among the purchase benefits on the Bang & Olufsen UK and US product pages, linking to its Limited Warranties policy; the conditions for the 'up to' period are not stated on the product page.

Bang & Olufsen UK — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specificationsBang & Olufsen US — Beosound A1 3rd Gen (Natural Aluminium) product page and technical specifications
Tribit StormBox Micro 2

No source recorded.

Up to 5 yearsNot provided
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