The new generation’s controls are much more clearly positioned. One criticism of the original A1 was that the controls were a little tricky to use. The main difference between the first and second generation is the control layout. The circular paracetamol shape remains, minus 1mm and 42g – unlike the millimetre difference, the lighter weight is ever-so-slightly noticeable, but this is purely an improvement on an already markedly schlepp-able speaker, made even more so by the leather strap attached to the body. The original A1’s design was typically B&O, a smooth-lined, minimalist statement piece, and the brand has realised that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. ![]() ![]() Wireless options: Bluetooth 5.1, dual speaker pairing, dual source connectivity, Apple Fast Pair, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair Battery playtime: Up to 18 hours at typical listening volumes
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