Key strengths
Claimed playtime of up to 27 hours on the built-in battery, with USB-C charging in about 2 hours.
IP67 dust and water rating, with a carabiner included in the box.
Bluetooth 5.2 with two-device multipoint.
SPEAKERS
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore
Black Anthracite · single portable Bluetooth speaker · built-in battery · Bang & Olufsen part 1626000
The Beosound Explore is a single, battery-powered Bluetooth speaker that Bang & Olufsen describes as a rugged outdoor speaker, with two 1.8-inch full-range drivers on 2 × 30 W amplifiers. It is IP67-rated, charges over USB-C, pairs in stereo only with a second Explore, and is recommended for rooms of 5–30 m².
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
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Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
Before you buy
Only the SBC Bluetooth codec is listed (no AAC or aptX), and the USB-C port is for charging only, so there is no wired audio input.
Stereo pairing works only with another Beosound Explore, and the 60 W figure has no stated RMS or peak basis.
No power adapter is listed; the supplied cable is USB-C to USB-A.
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Full specifications
Exact configuration: Black Anthracite · single portable Bluetooth speaker · built-in battery
20 specifications in 7 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”.
System & drivers
2 items
- Channel configuration
- Single portable Bluetooth speaker (one cabinet with two full-range drivers); optional stereo pairing with a second Beosound Explore only
Sold as one unit; a stereo pair needs a second, separately bought Beosound Explore.
- Drivers
- 2 × 1.8-inch full-range drivers
Sound specifications & calls
3 items
- Frequency range
- 56–22,700 Hz
No dB tolerance is stated.
- Maximum SPL at 1 m
- 91 dB
Manufacturer's maximum sound pressure level at 1 m; B&O separately lists 59 dB SPL 'bass capability'.
- Recommended room size
- 5–30 m² (50–300 ft²)
Manufacturer recommendation.
Inputs & connections
3 items
- Audio inputs
- Bluetooth 5.2 (SBC codec; multipoint up to 2 devices)
The only physical connection listed is USB-C for charging; no wired audio input or Wi-Fi is listed.
- Bluetooth version
- Bluetooth 5.2
Amplifier, power & battery
3 items
- Rated power and measurement basis
- 60 W total class D amplification: 2 × 30 W for the full-range drivers
Manufacturer amplifier rating. Bang & Olufsen does not state whether this is RMS, peak or another measurement basis.
- Power supply
- Built-in rechargeable battery rated up to 27 hours playtime; charging via USB-C in approximately 2 hours
Battery capacity and the playback conditions behind the 27-hour figure are not published. No mains adapter is listed in the box.
- Battery playtime (claimed)
- 27 h
'Up to' figure; test volume and content not stated.
Controls & software
2 items
- App and EQ
- Bang & Olufsen App: EQ presets and custom EQ
Size, weight & build
4 items
- Dimensions of each unit
- 8.1 × 12.4 × 8.1 cm (W × H × D)
- Dust and water resistance
- IP67
- Weight
- 637 g
One speaker.
- Materials
- Type II anodised aluminium, fabric, polymer
Box, compatibility & warranty
3 items
- Included units / accessories
- One Beosound Explore speaker, carabiner, Quick Start Guide and a 0.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable
No power adapter is listed.
- Pairing certifications
- Made for iPhone (MFi); Google Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift Pair
- Warranty
- 2 years
Listed among the purchase benefits on the Bang & Olufsen UK and US product pages, linking to its Limited Warranties policy.
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