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Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£2,860Audio output power:?Battery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.2Weight: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.

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

80%

7.5

Technical score

20%

6.1

User score

â–²Better than 79% of portable speakers
5.4

Value for money

Value for money
5.4/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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 93% of models
Score components

32%

8.5

Audio

20%

7.8

Battery

18%

6.4

Durability

16%

7.1

Connectivity

8%

7.8

Controls

3%

1.9

Design

3%

8.5

Smart features

★Better than 93%
6.1

User score

User score
6.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 96%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

32%

8.5

Audio

20%

7.8

Battery

18%

6.4

Durability

16%

7.1

Connectivity

8%

7.8

Controls

3%

1.9

Design

3%

8.5

Smart features

7.5
User score
User score
6.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.1
Popularity
Popularity
1.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Popularity:
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a popularity score of 1.7 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
1.7
Value for money
Value for money
5.4/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.4
Audio output power
?
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
5
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 5 drivers, which is more than 93.7% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 3.1% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
12 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 12 Hz which is lower than that of 99.8% 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
Bluetooth LE Audio
?
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Battery life
?
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
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
?
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
?
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
13,000 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker 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
50.2 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 50.2 cm which is taller than that of 95.9% of portable speakers.
Width
50.2 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 50.2 cm which is wider than that of 98% of portable speakers.
Depth
13 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker 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
none
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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
?
Voice assistant support
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
yes
This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect. 89.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 48 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (12 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    12 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 3 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 24 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (104 dB vs 80 dB).
    104 dB vs 80 dB
  • 12 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (104 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    104 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • 3,200 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (23,200 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    23,200 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • 48 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (12 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    12 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 3 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (5 vs 2).
    5 vs 2
  • 24 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (104 dB vs 80 dB).
    104 dB vs 80 dB
  • 12 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (104 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    104 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • 3,200 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (23,200 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    23,200 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • Has built-in stereo speakers
    This portable speaker has built-in stereo speakers, while the average portable speaker does not have built-in stereo speakers.
    Provides true stereo output within the unit.
  • 153 mm larger built-in subwoofer
    This portable speaker has a larger built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (254 mm vs 101 mm).
    254 mm vs 101 mm
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • Has a TOSLINK optical input
    This portable speaker has a TOSLINK optical input, while the average portable speaker does not have a TOSLINK optical input.
    Has a physical TOSLINK optical audio input.
  • Supports DLNA media sharing
    This portable speaker supports DLNA media sharing, while the average portable speaker does not support DLNA media sharing.
  • Has Ethernet support
    This portable speaker has Ethernet support, while the average portable speaker does not have Ethernet support.
  • 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.
    Can charge another device only while the speaker is connected to mains power.
  • 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 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 multi-room audio
    This portable speaker supports multi-room audio, while the average portable speaker does not support multi-room audio.
    Supports synchronized multi-room playback.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 12,200 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (13,000 g vs 800 g).
    13,000 g vs 800 g
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 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
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 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
  • 37.8 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (50.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    50.2 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 31.78x more expensive
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£2,860 vs £90).
    £2,860 vs £90
  • 40.8% worse value for money
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (5.36 vs 7.5).
    5.36 vs 7.55
  • 30.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.1/ 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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    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Edge has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (6.12 vs 8).
    6.12 vs 8
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This portable speaker has fewer microphones than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 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
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water 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
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker 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
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (13,000 g vs 800 g).
    13,000 g vs 800 g
  • 37.8 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (50.2 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    50.2 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 32.1 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (50.2 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    50.2 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 4.7 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (13 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    13 cm vs 8.3 cm

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techradar.com
31/08/2018
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31/08/2018
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09/09/2019
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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 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 don't like 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

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.

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