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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Beolit 17 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440Audio output power:70.00 WBattery life:24 hoursIP rating:IPX4Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:2600 g

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Beolit 17 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 Beoplay Beolit 17
7.8/10

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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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★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

★Better than 96% of portable speakers
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 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–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

â–²Better than 76%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

32%

7.9

Audio

20%

9.0

Battery

18%

6.5

Durability

16%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

8.0

Controls

3%

6.9

Design

3%

5.1

Smart features

★Better than 94%
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%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.1

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 Beoplay Beolit 17

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

32%

7.9

Audio

20%

9.0

Battery

18%

6.5

Durability

16%

6.6

Connectivity

8%

8.0

Controls

3%

6.9

Design

3%

5.1

Smart features

7.6
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%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.1/ 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 78% of models
Popularity:
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Beolit 17 has a popularity score of 8.1 points, which is higher than 78.2% of products in this category.
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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–² Better than 76% of models
Score components:

70%

7.8

Overall score

30%

8.2

Price

7.9
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
139 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 139 mm which is larger than that of 95.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% 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
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
24 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 24 hours which is longer than that of 88.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.4% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
3,400 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 3,400 mAh which is larger than that of 66.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.1% of portable speakers.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 2 hours which is shorter than that of 72.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 22.6% 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
IPX4
This portable speaker has an IP rating of IPX4 which provides worse ingress protection than 77.7% of portable speakers and the same ingress protection as 21% of portable speakers.
Water resistance
yes
This portable speaker is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
yes
This portable speaker is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
?
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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
2,600 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 2,600 g which is heavier than that of 76.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% 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
13.5 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 13.5 cm which is deeper than that of 73.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% 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; USB
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 Beoplay Beolit 17 vs the average portable speaker

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  • 89 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (139 mm vs 50 mm).
    139 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
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).
    24 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 5 more EQ presets
    This portable speaker has more EQ presets than the average portable speaker (5 vs 0).
    5 vs 0
  • 9.1% 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 Beoplay Beolit 17 has a higher user score than the average portable speaker (8.73 vs 8).
    8.73 vs 8
  • 89 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (139 mm vs 50 mm).
    139 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.
  • 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
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • 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.
  • 12 hours longer battery life
    This portable speaker has a longer battery life than the average portable speaker (24 hours vs 12 hours).
    24 hours vs 12 hours
  • 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
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This portable speaker has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    2 hours vs 3 hours
  • 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.
  • 800 mAh more battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a larger battery capacity than the average portable speaker (3,400 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    3,400 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.
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • Has a programmable button
    This portable speaker has a programmable button, while the average portable speaker does not have a programmable button.
    Has a user-programmable physical button.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 1,800 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,600 g vs 800 g).
    2,600 g vs 800 g
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 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
  • 4.89x more expensive
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Beolit 17 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£440 vs £90).
    £440 vs £90
  • 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
  • 5.2 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (13.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    13.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 4.89x more expensive
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Beolit 17 is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£440 vs £90).
    £440 vs £90
  • 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
  • Worse ingress protection
    This portable speaker has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
    IPX4 vs IPX5
  • 1,800 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (2,600 g vs 800 g).
    2,600 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
  • 5.2 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (13.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    13.5 cm vs 8.3 cm

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18/09/2017
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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 Beoplay Beolit 17

  • Exceptional audio clarity and powerful 360-degree sound projection
  • Deep, muscular, and room-filling bass performance
  • Premium build quality featuring anodized aluminium and a durable leather strap
  • Elegant, minimalist Scandinavian design
  • Strong battery life during low-to-medium volume listening
  • Convenient USB-C charging port and inclusion of a 3.5mm auxiliary jack
  • Customisable sound signatures and EQ via the official app

What customers don't like about Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Beolit 17

  • High premium price point
  • Bulky and heavy (2.6kg) build compromises true portability
  • Lack of Wi-Fi connectivity and native multi-room audio support
  • No official IP rating for water or dust resistance
  • Glitchy companion app experience that requires frequent restarting to update battery status
  • Aggressive battery-saving mode that severely drops volume when reaching 15%
  • Battery drains significantly quicker when played at maximum volume

Verdict

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Beolit 17 is a premium portable Bluetooth 4.2 speaker crafted from anodized aluminum, robust polymer, and a full-grain leather strap. It features an advanced internal driver array—comprising one 5.5-inch full-range driver, three 1.5-inch tweeters, and dual 4-inch passive bass radiators—powered by two 35-watt Class D amplifiers to deliver True360 omnidirectional sound with 240 watts of peak power and a frequency response of 37 to 20,000 Hz. Main pros include a massive battery life of up to 24 hours at moderate listening levels, fast USB-C smart charging (2.5 hours), customizable app-based EQ configurations via a dedicated Connect button, and a rich, bass-heavy audio profile. However, prominent cons include its relatively heavy 2.6 kg weight that limits true portability, the lack of an included 3.5mm auxiliary cable, a lack of Wi-Fi or multi-room support, and no official water-resistance rating.

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