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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£2,860
  • Avg. price in US: ~$3,500
  • Audio output power: ?
  • Battery life: ?
  • IP rating: ?
  • Bluetooth version: 4.2
  • Weight: 13000 g

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge 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.

7.5

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%

7.9

Technical Score

20.0%

5.9

User score

Very good
7.9

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%

8.9

Audio

20.0%

8.5

Battery

18.0%

7.0

Durability

16.0%

7.2

Connectivity

8.0%

7.9

Controls

3.0%

1.9

Design

3.0%

8.5

Smart features

Very good
5.9

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%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

Good
  • 5.0
    Outdoor durability

    Score components:

    40.0%

    4.0

    Water resistance

    25.0%

    ?

    IP rating

    20.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    15.0%

    ?

    Battery life

  • 7.3
    Powerful sound

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    25.0%

    ?

    Battery life

    15.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    15.0%

    10

    Party mode

  • 8.3
    Home listening

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    Multi-room support

    30.0%

    10

    Wi-Fi connectivity

    20.0%

    ?

    Audio output power

    15.0%

    1.0

    Weight

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Verdict

The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge is a premium wireless home speaker boasting a unique circular aluminum design equipped with a 10-inch dual-coil woofer, two 4-inch midrange drivers, and two 0.75-inch tweeters powered by six Class D amplifiers delivering up to 800 watts of peak power across a 12–23,200 Hz frequency range. Its standout features include a patented Active Bass Port that opens mechanically at high volumes for deep lows, a gesture-based rolling volume control, customizable directional sound output, and versatile connectivity including Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and Bluetooth 4.2. However, the speaker lacks native voice command integration, is restricted to a limited selection of direct online music services within its legacy platform, and weighs a substantial 13 kg, making it cord-dependent and poorly suited for traditional on-the-go portability.

Technical Specifications of portable speaker Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge

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%

8.9

Audio

20.0%

8.5

Battery

18.0%

7.0

Durability

16.0%

7.2

Connectivity

8.0%

7.9

Controls

3.0%

1.9

Design

3.0%

8.5

Smart features

7.9
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a technical score of 7.91 points, which is higher than 96.7% 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%

8.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.0
(1)

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

5.9
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a user score of 5.9 points, which is lower than 96.7% 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.
1.0
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% 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%

7.5

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

5.6
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.6 points, which is lower than 99.5% 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

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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

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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

5
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has 5 drivers, which is more than 93.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 3.1% of portable speakers.
Acoustic drivers: 5.
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

12.00 Hz
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a lowest frequency of 12.00 Hz which is lower than that of 99.8% of portable speakers.
Lower frequency-response endpoint: 12.00 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 Beosound Edge 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 Beosound Edge 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 Beosound Edge 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

A2DP
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Beosound Edge 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+

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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

no
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge is not water resistant. 61.7% 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

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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

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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 Beosound Edge 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

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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 Beosound Edge 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 Beosound Edge 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 Beosound Edge 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 Beosound Edge 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

13,000 g
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge weighs 13,000 g which is heavier than that of 97.5% 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

50.2 cm
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a height of 50.2 cm which is taller than that of 95.9% of portable speakers.
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

50.2 cm
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a width of 50.2 cm which is wider than that of 98% 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

13 cm
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a depth of 13 cm which is deeper than that of 72% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% 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

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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 Beosound Edge 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

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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

yes
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct 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

yes
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge supports Spotify Connect. 89.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports native Spotify Connect.
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge vs the average portable speaker

  • 48 Hz deeper bass extension
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (12 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
    Lower frequency-response endpoint: 12.00 Hz.
    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

    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (12 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).12.00 Hz vs 60.00 Hz
  • 3 more speaker drivers
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).
    Acoustic drivers: 5.
    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

    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).5 vs 2
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
    What it is: Indicates whether the speaker can connect to wireless local networks.
    When it matters: When direct network streaming or smart multi-room features matter.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 24 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (104 dB vs 80 dB).
    Signal-to-noise ratio: 104.00 dB.
    What it is: The ratio between the wanted audio signal and background noise.
    When it matters: When cleaner audio with less background noise matters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >= 80 dB

    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (104 dB vs 80 dB).104.00 dB vs 80 dB
  • 12 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (104 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
    Sound pressure level: 104.00 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 Beosound Edge has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (104 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).104.00 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge 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 Beosound Edge provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 3,200 Hz higher maximum frequency
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (23,200 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    Upper frequency-response endpoint: 23200 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 Beosound Edge has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (23,200 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).23200 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • Includes a subwoofer
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
    What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated low-frequency driver is included.
    When it matters: When stronger low-frequency output matters without adding separate equipment.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • 48 Hz deeper bass extension
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (12 Hz vs 60.00 Hz).
  • 3 more speaker drivers
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).
  • 24 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (104 dB vs 80 dB).
  • 12 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (104 dB SPL vs 92.00 dB SPL).
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
  • 3,200 Hz higher maximum frequency
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (23,200 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
  • Includes a subwoofer
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
  • 153 mm larger built-in subwoofer
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a larger built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (254 mm vs 101 mm).
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
  • Supports AirPlay
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • Has a TOSLINK optical input
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a TOSLINK optical input, while the average portable speaker does not have a TOSLINK optical input.
  • Supports DLNA media sharing
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge supports DLNA media sharing, while the average portable speaker does not support DLNA media sharing.
  • Has Ethernet support
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has Ethernet support, while the average portable speaker does not have Ethernet support.
  • Has a power bank function
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • Has an equalizer
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
  • Supports party mode
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
  • Has a sleep timer
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a sleep timer, while the average portable speaker does not have a sleep timer.
  • Supports multi-room audio
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge supports Spotify Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect.
  • Supports voice assistants
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
  • Supports firmware updates
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.

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Audio
Connectivity
Battery
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Smart features
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • Is not water resistant
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (10 °C vs 0 °C).
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 12,200 g heavier
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge is heavier than the average portable speaker (13,000 g vs 800 g).
  • 37.8 cm taller
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge is taller than the average portable speaker (50.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).
  • 32.1 cm wider
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge is wider than the average portable speaker (50.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
  • 4.7 cm deeper
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge is deeper than the average portable speaker (13 cm vs 8.3 cm).
  • Is not water resistant
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
    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

    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    Built-in microphones: 0.
    What it is: The number of microphones built into the speaker.
    When it matters: When voice pickup, calls, or beamforming performance matter.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >= 1

    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).0 vs 1
  • 12,200 g heavier
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge is heavier than the average portable speaker (13,000 g vs 800 g).
    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

    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge is heavier than the average portable speaker (13,000 g vs 800 g).13000 g vs 800 g
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge 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 Beosound Edge does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge 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 Beosound Edge has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (10 °C vs 0 °C).10 °C vs 0 °C
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
    What it is: Shows whether the remaining battery level can be displayed clearly.
    When it matters: When you want to know the remaining charge before or during use.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: yes

    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).
    Bluetooth version: 4.2.
    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

    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5.0).4.2 vs 5.0
  • 37.8 cm taller
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge is taller than the average portable speaker (50.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    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

    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge is taller than the average portable speaker (50.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).50.2 cm vs 12.4 cm
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amazon
4.0
1 Reviews

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge?

  • Stunning minimalist and modern aesthetic design
  • Exceptional build quality with premium aluminum finish
  • Powerful, room-filling sound with 360-degree directionality
  • Deep and highly accurate bass performance
  • Clever proximity sensors that illuminate controls automatically
  • Versatile setup options including floor placement or wall mounting

What customers dislike about Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge?

  • Extremely expensive premium luxury pricing
  • Innovative rolling volume control feels gimmicky and lacks precision
  • Large and heavy footprint makes it difficult to place in small rooms
  • Requires a power cable despite being marketed as a wireless speaker
  • Lacks native voice assistants without pairing external smart devices

Expert reviews

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techradar.com
31/08/2018
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Hands on: Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge review - TechRadar
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expertreviews.co.uk
31/08/2018
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B&O Beosound Edge review: Hands on with Bang & Olufsen’s new rolling speaker, the giant pound coin
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womenstuff.co.za
09/09/2019
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B&O Beosound Edge: We Review Bang & Olufsen’s R50,000 Rolling Speaker - WomenStuff If you need deeper analysis, I can pull more information on this mo...
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faz.net
12/01/2019
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on-mag.fr
14/02/2019
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on-mag.fr
14/02/2019
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge wireless speaker review: when B&O reinvents the loudspeaker
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xataka.com
20/09/2018
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