Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 Review

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 Review

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152

Where does this product score?

Top experts loved the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 portable speaker during testing and endorsed it for music, podcast, and outdoor use. They lauded its multi-device Bluetooth tech, carry handle, and loud performance. However, they disliked its mediocre battery life.

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

78

*.75

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Customer Score

92

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

75%

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Expert Score Breakdown_

  • Rtings
    F

    Cat Trust Score

    72
    The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is decent for music…. read more
  • PC Mag
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    Cat Trust Score

    80
    The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is a supremely stylish… read more
  • ?

    Cat Trust Score

    NR
    “No bottom line found for this product” read more

Customer Score Breakdown_

Product Snapshot

Expert Rankings

Overview_

The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2019, promising lossless music reproduction and intense bass for outdoor use. Boasting an IPX7 water-resistant design, this device holds its own against the best-rated speakers today. It has an incredible 335-foot Bluetooth range and pairs with up to two devices. Its incredible soundstage is ideal for movies, music, and podcasts. Browse the whole Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 review and see how it ranks against the most popular Bluetooth speakers on the market today.

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Consensus_

Reason to Buy

  • Multi-device Bluetooth pairing
  • Excellent soundstage
  • Speaker gets loud
  • Outstanding iOS Bluetooth latency
  • Carry handle

Reason to Avoid

  • Heavier than other portable speakers
  • So-so battery life

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The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2019, promising lossless music reproduction and intense bass for outdoor use….

The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2019, promising lossless music reproduction and intense bass for outdoor use. Boasting an IPX7 water-resistant design, this device holds its own against the best-rated speakers today. It has an incredible 335-foot Bluetooth range and pairs with up to two devices. Its incredible soundstage is ideal for movies, music, and podcasts. Browse the whole Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 review and see how it ranks against the most popular Bluetooth speakers on the market today.

The Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 Gen 2 has better IP67 dust- and water-resistance rating than the IPX7 water-resistant rating of the Bang & Olufsen…

The Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 Gen 2 has better IP67 dust- and water-resistance rating than the IPX7 water-resistant rating of the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20. Unlike the Beolit 20, which doesn’t support voice assistants, the A1 Gen 2 comes with built-in Alexa. However, with a maximum 90.1 dB SPL, the Beolit 20 gets significantly louder than the A1, which has an 84.2 dB maximum SPL. Browse our Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 Gen 2 review for details about the A1.

Unlike the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20, which doesn’t support voice assistants, the Sonos Move has built-in Alexa and Google Assistant. The Move boasts better…

Unlike the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20, which doesn’t support voice assistants, the Sonos Move has built-in Alexa and Google Assistant. The Move boasts better IP56 dust- and water-resistant rating than the IPX7 water-resistant rating of the Beolit 20. However, if you want to convert existing speakers to a wireless device, check out the DC7BT Bluetooth Docking Station/receiver review today.

Featuring a 98.3 dB maximum SPL, the Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM gets louder than the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20, which has a 90.1 dB maximum…

Featuring a 98.3 dB maximum SPL, the Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM gets louder than the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20, which has a 90.1 dB maximum SPL. Additionally, the 24-hour battery life of the HYPERBOOM is better than the 5.8 runtimes of the Beolit 20. Also, check out the loudest Bluetooth speakers in our detailed article.

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Updated Oct 19, 2023 2:43 PM
  • $599.00

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

78

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

92

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

75%

Any product with a True Score above 80 is a Absolutely Fresh

Expert Score Breakdown_

  • Rtings
    F

    Trust Score

    F

    Cat Trust Score

    72
    The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is decent for music. This stereo speaker’s sound profile… read more
  • PC Mag
    ?

    Trust Score

    ?

    Cat Trust Score

    80
    The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is a supremely stylish (and expensive) portable Bluetooth speaker… read more
  • ?

    Trust Score

    ?

    Cat Trust Score

    NR
    “No bottom line found for this product” read more

Customer Score Breakdown_

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