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Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£570Audio output power:70.00 WBattery life:8 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:2700 g

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 Review: Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

â–²Better than 85% of portable speakers
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

32%

8.3

Audio

20%

7.0

Battery

18%

5.6

Durability

16%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

7.6

Controls

3%

6.6

Design

3%

6.3

Smart features

â–²Better than 78%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 82%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

32%

8.3

Audio

20%

7.0

Battery

18%

5.6

Durability

16%

6.0

Connectivity

8%

7.6

Controls

3%

6.6

Design

3%

6.3

Smart features

7.0
User score
User score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 83% of models
Popularity:
Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 has a popularity score of 8.6 points, which is higher than 83.4% of products in this category.
8.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

7.4
Audio output power
70 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 70 W which is higher than that of 84.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
140 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 140 mm which is larger than that of 95.4% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 4 drivers, which is more than 81.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.9% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
37 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 37 Hz which is lower than that of 80% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
4.2
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HSP
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
8 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 8 hours which is shorter than that of 68.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.6% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
3,200 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 3,200 mAh which is larger than that of 63.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% of portable speakers.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 3 hours which is shorter than that of 35.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 35.1% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
45 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 45 W which is higher than that of 94.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.8% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
no
This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
?
Drop resistance
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
top
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
no
This portable speaker does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
2,700 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 2,700 g which is heavier than that of 77.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.5% of portable speakers.
Height
23 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 23 cm which is taller than that of 84.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.6% of portable speakers.
Width
?
Depth
18.9 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 18.9 cm which is deeper than that of 88.7% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap/handle
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Companion app name
Bang & Olufsen
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
App
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 90 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (140 mm vs 50 mm).
    140 mm vs 50 mm
  • 50 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (70 W vs 20 W).
    70 W vs 20 W
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • 13 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (93 dB vs 80 dB).
    93 dB vs 80 dB
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 35 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (45 W vs 10 W).
    45 W vs 10 W
  • 9.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    the average portable speaker
    Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.74 vs 8).
    8.74 vs 8
  • 2.05x more popular
    Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is more popular than the average portable speaker (8.61 vs 4.21).
    8.61 vs 4.21
  • 90 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (140 mm vs 50 mm).
    140 mm vs 50 mm
  • 50 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (70 W vs 20 W).
    70 W vs 20 W
  • 2 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 13 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (93 dB vs 80 dB).
    93 dB vs 80 dB
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • 23 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (37 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    37 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 39 mm larger built-in subwoofer
    This portable speaker has a larger built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (140 mm vs 101 mm).
    140 mm vs 101 mm
  • 31 ms lower audio latency
    This portable speaker has lower audio latency than the average portable speaker (54 ms vs 85 ms).
    54 ms vs 85 ms
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    This portable speaker has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
    Has a physical USB-C port.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • 35 W higher charging input power
    This portable speaker has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (45 W vs 10 W).
    45 W vs 10 W
  • Supports wireless charging
    This portable speaker supports wireless charging, while the average portable speaker does not support wireless charging.
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Has a removable battery
    This portable speaker has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • Includes a power adapter
    This portable speaker includes a power adapter, while the average portable speaker does not include a power adapter.
  • 600 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (3,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    3,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • 5 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).
    5 vs 0
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • Has a sleep timer
    This portable speaker has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
    A selectable timer can stop playback or power the speaker down.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    8 hours vs 12 hours
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (10 °C vs 0 °C).
    10 °C vs 0 °C
  • 1,900 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,700 g vs 800 g).
    2,700 g vs 800 g
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 6.33x more expensive
    Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£570 vs £90).
    £570 vs £90
  • 6.33x more expensive
    Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£570 vs £90).
    £570 vs £90
  • 1.8% worse value for money
    Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.41 vs 7.5).
    7.41 vs 7.55
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 12 hours).
    8 hours vs 12 hours
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (10 °C vs 0 °C).
    10 °C vs 0 °C
  • 1,900 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,700 g vs 800 g).
    2,700 g vs 800 g
  • 10.6 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (23 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    23 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 10.6 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (18.9 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    18.9 cm vs 8.3 cm

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pcmag.com
10/02/2021
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rtings.com
02/06/2022
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t3.com
11/04/2022
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pocket-lint.com
12/12/2020
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25/05/2021
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08/05/2021
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10/02/2021
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11/02/2021
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forbes.com
14/12/2020
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hifi.de
27/02/2024
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smartzone.de
17/03/2022
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05/10/2021
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25/01/2022
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on-mag.fr
18/04/2021
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on-mag.fr
12/02/2021
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24/09/2021
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01/10/2020
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20

  • Excellent sound quality with deep, powerful bass and crisp treble
  • Premium build quality utilizing high-grade aluminum and a genuine leather strap
  • Integrated Qi wireless charging pad on the top panel for phones and earbuds
  • Immersive True360 omnidirectional sound that easily fills large rooms
  • Clean, luxury minimalist aesthetic
  • Support for true wireless stereo pairing with another Beolit 20 or Beolit 17

What customers don't like about Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20

  • Expensive and considered overpriced by budget-conscious buyers
  • Disappointing battery life, especially when playing at high volumes or using the Qi charger
  • Lacks an IP rating for water and dust resistance, making it fragile for outdoor use
  • Outdated Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity instead of newer Bluetooth versions
  • Heavy and bulky compared to other portable speakers
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity, smart assistant integration, or speakerphone microphone
  • Occasional latency issues reported when using the auxiliary (AUX) input

Verdict

The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is a premium portable Bluetooth speaker featuring a True360 omnidirectional soundstage with a wide frequency response of 37 Hz to 20 kHz and a maximum loudness of 93 dB. It is driven by dual 35W Class D amplifiers that power a robust array of one 5.5-inch long-stroke wideband woofer, three 1.5-inch full-range drivers, and two 4-inch passive bass radiators. Main advantages include its luxurious anodized aluminum and vegetable-tanned leather build, an integrated 5W top-panel Qi wireless charging pad for mobile devices, customizable app EQ, and up to 8 hours of typical battery life (extending up to 37 hours at background volume). However, notable drawbacks include its steep premium price point, a heavy 2.7 kg weight that limits true portability, reliance on older Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity, a lack of microphone or speakerphone functionality, and the complete absence of an IP-rated water or dust resistance certification.

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