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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£150
  • Avg. price in US: ~$170
  • Audio output power: 30.00 W
  • Battery life: 10 hours
  • IP rating: IPX4
  • Bluetooth version: 4.2
  • Weight: 275 g

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 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.

6.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.

Score components:

80.0%

6.2

Technical Score

20.0%

8.9

User score

Good
6.2

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

6.3

Audio

20.0%

6.2

Battery

18.0%

5.9

Durability

16.0%

5.7

Connectivity

8.0%

6.2

Controls

3.0%

9.2

Design

3.0%

5.1

Smart features

Good
8.9

User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.5

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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4.3
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Excellent
  • 7.8
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    4.9

    IP rating

    20.0%

    10

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Battery life

  • 5.1
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    4.4

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    4.0

    Battery life

    15.0%

    10

    Weight

    15.0%

    4.0

    Party mode

  • 5.0
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.0

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    4.0

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    4.4

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    10

    Weight

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Verdict

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 is an ultra-portable Bluetooth 4.2 speaker measuring 140 x 80 x 28 mm and weighing 275 grams, featuring a premium pearl-blasted anodized aluminum grill, a polymer frame, and a leather carrying strap. It delivers a punchy frequency range of 68 Hz to 21 kHz driven by a 2-inch full-range driver, a 3/4-inch tweeter, and two 15W Class D amplifiers that combine for up to 100W of peak power. Main pros include its dust and splash-resistant build, integrated microphone for 360-degree clear voice calling, convenient USB-C charging for its 1100 mAh battery (providing up to 10 hours of playtime), and innovative tap-and-shake gesture controls customizable via the companion app. However, prominent cons include a lack of traditional physical playback or volume buttons on the device, the absence of a 3.5mm auxiliary input, a tendency for heavy bass to distort mid-to-high frequencies at maximum volumes, and a premium price point compared to larger competitors.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2

Technical Score

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 components:

32.0%

6.3

Audio

20.0%

6.2

Battery

18.0%

5.9

Durability

16.0%

5.7

Connectivity

8.0%

6.2

Controls

3.0%

9.2

Design

3.0%

5.1

Smart features

6.2
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a technical score of 6.16 points, which is lower than 84.4% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.5

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.3
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4.1
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4.0
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

8.9
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a user score of 8.92 points, which is higher than 73.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
10
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 66.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

6.7

Overall score

40.0%

9.7

Price

7.6
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.6 points, which is lower than 59.4% of products in this category.
Audio output power
What it is: The maximum continuous power the speaker system can deliver.
When it matters: When you need enough output to fill a larger or noisier space.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 W

30.00 W
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has an audio output power of 30.00 W which is higher than that of 62% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Total RMS output: 30.00 W.
Driver unit size
What it is: The diameter of each main speaker driver.
When it matters: When the size of the main driver influences bass reach and output capability.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 50 mm

51.00 mm
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a driver unit size of 51.00 mm which is larger than that of 54.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.8% of portable speakers.
Primary driver diameter: 51.00 mm.
Number of drivers
What it is: The total number of speaker drivers built into the unit.
When it matters: When fuller driver arrays and broader sound coverage matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 2

2
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 2.
Frequency response tolerance
What it is: The allowed deviation around the stated frequency response curve.
When it matters: When a flatter and more accurate frequency response matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 3 dB

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Lowest frequency
What it is: The lowest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <= 60 Hz

68.00 Hz
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a lowest frequency of 68.00 Hz which is higher than that of 60.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 68.00 Hz.
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Bluetooth connectivity
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive audio over Bluetooth.
When it matters: When wireless playback from phones, tablets, or computers matters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
What it is: The generation of Bluetooth supported by the speaker hardware.
When it matters: When compatibility and efficiency with newer Bluetooth devices matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 5.0

4.2
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 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.
Bluetooth version: 4.2.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: The farthest distance at which the Bluetooth link can remain usable.
When it matters: When the source device may be far from the speaker.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 10 m

10.00 m
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10.00 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range: 10.00 m.
Bluetooth profiles supported
What it is: The Bluetooth operating profiles available for playback, control, or calls.
When it matters: When Bluetooth playback, control, and call compatibility depend on specific profiles.

Importance: LOW

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Bluetooth LE Audio
What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports the low-energy Bluetooth audio standard.
When it matters: When newer low-power Bluetooth audio features matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 20 h

10 hours
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a battery life of 10 hours which is shorter than that of 53.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 12.9% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >= 5000 mAh

900 mAh
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a battery capacity of 900 mAh which is smaller than that of 89.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Charging time
What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <= 4 h

2 hours
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 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
What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >= 20 W

15 W
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a maximum charging input power of 15 W which is higher than that of 73.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 9.5% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker uses a battery that can be recharged.
When it matters: When portable use without disposable batteries or continuous mains power matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
What it is: The ingress protection code for dust and water resistance.
When it matters: When dust and water protection need to match the intended environment.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: IP67+

IPX4
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 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
What it is: Indicates whether the enclosure can resist water exposure.
When it matters: When the speaker may be used near pools, rain, or splashes.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 is water resistant. 38.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
What it is: Shows whether the enclosure is protected against dust ingress.
When it matters: When the speaker may be exposed to sand, soil, or dusty environments.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: yes

yes
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 is dust resistant. 48.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
What it is: The maximum water depth the speaker is rated to withstand.
When it matters: When the speaker may be submerged or used very close to water.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >= 1 m

0 m
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of cameras have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
What it is: Indicates whether the housing is designed to survive accidental drops.
When it matters: When the speaker may be bumped or suffer an accidental fall during outdoor or travel use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
What it is: The physical area of the speaker where its controls are located.
When it matters: When you want controls that are easy to reach in the speaker intended placement.

Importance: LOW

top; side; bottom
Touchscreen
What it is: Indicates whether a touch-sensitive screen is integrated.
When it matters: When direct visual control is more convenient than buttons or an app.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
The speaker does not have an integrated touchscreen.
Smartphone app control
What it is: Shows whether the speaker can be controlled from a phone app.
When it matters: When remote settings, updates, or sound adjustment from a phone matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated remote control is supplied or supported.
When it matters: When you want to control playback from across the room.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 does not include a remote control. 15% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No dedicated remote control is documented.
Fast pairing
What it is: Shows whether setup with compatible devices can be completed more quickly.
When it matters: When quick setup with compatible devices matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No qualifying fast-pair capability; initial pairing is manual or standard.
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Weight
What it is: The total mass of the portable speaker.
When it matters: When carrying the speaker frequently or packing light matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 1000 g

275 g
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 weighs 275 g which is lighter than that of 82.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.1% of portable speakers.
Height
What it is: The vertical external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit beneath shelves or in a compact bag.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 20 cm

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Width
What it is: The side-to-side external dimension of the speaker body.
When it matters: When the speaker must fit a narrow shelf, bag, or tabletop.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 25 cm

14 cm
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a width of 14 cm which is narrower than that of 62.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.2% of portable speakers.
Depth
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the speaker housing.
When it matters: When the speaker should take up less front-to-back space.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <= 10 cm

2.8 cm
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a depth of 2.8 cm which is shallower than that of 98.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.2% of portable speakers.
Carry options
What it is: The available ways to carry, hang, or attach the speaker.
When it matters: When a handle, strap, or attachment point changes how you carry the speaker.

Importance: LOW

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Companion app name
What it is: The official app used to control settings and functions of the speaker.
When it matters: When app compatibility and the available control features depend on the official app.

Importance: LOW

Bang & Olufsen
Firmware updates
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can receive firmware revisions after purchase.
When it matters: When post-purchase fixes and feature improvements matter.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

yes
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
What it is: The path used to install firmware updates on the speaker.
When it matters: When the convenience and reliability of installing updates matters.

Importance: LOW

OTA; USB
Voice assistant support
What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can work with supported voice assistants.
When it matters: When hands-free control through a compatible assistant matters.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No direct supported voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
What it is: Shows whether Spotify can stream directly to the speaker over the network.
When it matters: When Spotify should stream directly without keeping phone audio active.

Importance: LOW

Good value: yes

no
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Does not support native Spotify Connect.
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 vs the average portable speaker

  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
    What it is: Indicates whether sound is spread evenly in all directions.
    When it matters: When even sound coverage around the speaker matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 1,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (21,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 21000 Hz.
    What it is: The highest audible frequency the speaker can reproduce.
    When it matters: When upper-treble extension and high-frequency detail matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 20000 Hz

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (21,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).21000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery fully.
    When it matters: When the speaker needs to be ready again quickly.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <= 4 h

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).2 hours vs 3 hours
  • Has an equalizer
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
    What it is: Shows whether the sound balance can be adjusted across frequency ranges.
    When it matters: When you want to adjust bass, midrange, or treble balance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports aptX
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
    Supports the base Qualcomm aptX codec.
    What it is: Indicates whether the Qualcomm aptX Bluetooth codec is supported.
    When it matters: When improved Bluetooth audio quality matters with compatible source devices.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Has a power bank function
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
    Can charge another device only while the speaker is connected to mains power.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker can send power to charge another device.
    When it matters: When the speaker should also charge a phone or another device.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 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.
    What it is: Indicates whether the device uses a USB Type-C connector.
    When it matters: When modern charging and connection compatibility matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • 5 W higher charging input power
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 10 W).
    What it is: The maximum charging power the speaker can accept from a compatible power source.
    When it matters: When faster charging requires the speaker to accept more input power.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 20 W

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 10 W).15 W vs 10 W
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 1,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (21,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
  • 10 W more audio output power
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (30 W vs 20.00 W).
  • Supports aptX
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Has a USB Type-C port
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a USB Type-C port, while the average portable speaker does not have a USB Type-C port.
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a shorter charging time than the average portable speaker (2 hours vs 3 hours).
  • Has a power bank function
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 5 W higher charging input power
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has higher charging input power than the average portable speaker (15 W vs 10 W).
  • Has a removable battery
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a removable battery, while the average portable speaker does not have a removable battery.
  • Has an equalizer
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Has a programmable button
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a programmable button, while the average portable speaker does not have a programmable button.
  • 525 g lighter
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 is lighter than the average portable speaker (275 g vs 800 g).
  • 5.5 cm shallower
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 is shallower than the average portable speaker (2.8 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • Supports firmware updates
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.

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Smart features
  • 6 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (86 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 86.00 dB.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 8 Hz less deep bass extension
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has less deep bass extension than the average portable speaker (68 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 68.00 Hz.
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
  • 1,700 mAh less battery capacity
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (900 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (10 °C vs 0 °C).
  • Worse ingress protection
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has worse ingress protection than the average portable speaker (IPX4 vs IPX5).
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 1,700 mAh less battery capacity
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (900 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    What it is: The amount of electrical charge the internal battery can store.
    When it matters: When longer untethered playback or power-bank use needs more stored charge.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 5000 mAh

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (900 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).900 mAh vs 2600 mAh
  • 6 dB SPL lower maximum sound pressure
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (86 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 86.00 dB.
    What it is: The maximum acoustic loudness the speaker can produce.
    When it matters: When the speaker must play loudly in a large or outdoor space.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 90 dB SPL

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a lower maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (86 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).86.00 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
    What it is: Shows whether passive radiators are used to reinforce bass output.
    When it matters: When enhanced bass response from a compact enclosure matters.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
    No built-in 3.5 mm AUX input.
    What it is: Indicates whether a standard 3.5 mm analog audio socket is present.
    When it matters: When you need a reliable wired analog audio connection.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 does not have a 3.5 mm AUX input, while the average portable speaker has a 3.5 mm AUX input.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
    True left/right stereo pairing: not supported.
    What it is: Indicates whether two compatible speakers can form a stereo pair.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should form separate left and right channels.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
    Does not support True Wireless Stereo speaker linking.
    What it is: Shows whether the speaker supports true wireless speaker-to-speaker pairing.
    When it matters: When two compatible speakers should pair wirelessly for stereo playback.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (10 °C vs 0 °C).
    What it is: The lowest ambient temperature recommended for normal operation.
    When it matters: When the speaker must work reliably in colder conditions.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <= -10 °C

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (10 °C vs 0 °C).10 °C vs 0 °C
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
    What it is: The playback time available from one full battery charge.
    When it matters: When you need longer playback between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >= 20 h

    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).10 hours vs 12 hours
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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2?

  • Impressive, clear, and surprisingly rich sound quality relative to its compact size
  • Deep and forceful bass performance for an ultra-portable footprint
  • Highly pocketable, lightweight, and travel-friendly design
  • Premium build quality utilizing aluminum, high-grade polymer, and a leather strap
  • Convenient modern USB-C charging port
  • Good microphone performance for clear speakerphone calls and voice assistant access
  • Dust and splash resistance suitable for light outdoor use
  • Sleek and aesthetically pleasing minimalist design

What customers dislike about Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2?

  • Premium, expensive pricing compared to similarly sized competitors
  • Total lack of physical playback and volume buttons on the device body
  • Real-world battery life can fall significantly short of the 10-hour claim at high volumes
  • Tap-and-shake gesture controls can feel frustrating or gimmicky to some users
  • No official IPX rating and cannot survive being fully submerged in water
  • Audio delivery is monophonic rather than true stereo sound
  • Missing a 3.5mm auxiliary (AUX) input for wired audio connections
  • Does not include a protective carrying pouch or travel case in the box

Expert reviews

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techradar.com
08/05/2017
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B&O Beoplay P2 review - TechRadar
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pcmag.com
03/05/2017
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B&O Play Beoplay P2 Review - PCMag
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cnet.com
24/10/2017
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Beoplay P2 review: Impressive wireless speaker just short of greatness
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whistleout.com.au
30/08/2017
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P2 Review - WhistleOut
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au.pcmag.com
04/05/2017
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B&O Play Beoplay P2 Review - PCMag Australia
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audiosplitz.com
17/07/2017
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B&O Beoplay P2 - Review - audiosplitz
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robbreport.com
02/07/2017
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Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay P2 Bluetooth Speaker Review
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thequint.com
18/01/2018
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B&O Beoplay P2 Speaker Review: Your Pocket-Rocket Party ... If you need further analysis of this specific speaker model, I can help you compare its sp...
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lesnumeriques.com
08/06/2017
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01net.com
20/06/2017
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on-mag.fr
13/08/2017
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B&O Play Beoplay P2 Review: A beautifully designed, fashionable little musical pebble
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audiocasque.fr
11/09/2017
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14/08/2026
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bright.nl
19/07/2021
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