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Bang & Olufsen Beosound Emerge Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£880Audio output power:120.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:5.0Weight:1300 g

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Emerge 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.

7.2/10

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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 76% of portable speakers
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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 97% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 97%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

32%

7.7

Audio

20%

7.1

Battery

18%

4.9

Durability

16%

7.6

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Controls

3%

7.1

Design

3%

9.9

Smart features

â–²Better than 83%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £880
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Bang & Olufsen Beosound Emerge

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

32%

7.7

Audio

20%

7.1

Battery

18%

4.9

Durability

16%

7.6

Connectivity

8%

8.1

Controls

3%

7.1

Design

3%

9.9

Smart features

7.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Emerge has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 59.2% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
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 97% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

6.8
Audio output power
120 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 120 W which is higher than that of 92.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.4% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
?
Number of drivers
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 3 drivers, which is more than 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
45 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 45 Hz which is lower than that of 70.2% of portable speakers and equal to that of 3.6% 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
5
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 5 which is newer than that of 46.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 24.4% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP; HFP; HSP
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
?
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
no
This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
no
This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
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
?
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
1,300 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 1,300 g which is heavier than that of 61.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Height
25.5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 25.5 cm which is taller than that of 87.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
25.5 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 25.5 cm which is wider than that of 70.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Depth
16.5 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 16.5 cm which is deeper than that of 83.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% 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 Emerge vs the average portable speaker

246810TotalAudioConnectivityBatteryDurabilityControlsDesignSmart features
  • 100 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (120 W vs 20 W).
    120 W vs 20 W
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 12 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (92 dB vs 80 dB).
    92 dB vs 80 dB
  • 2,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 1 more multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has more multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Has Chromecast built-in
    This portable speaker has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • 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.
  • 100 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (120 W vs 20 W).
    120 W vs 20 W
  • 12 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    This portable speaker has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average portable speaker (92 dB vs 80 dB).
    92 dB vs 80 dB
  • 2,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 15 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (45 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    45 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Has beamforming microphones
    This portable speaker has beamforming microphones, while the average portable speaker does not have beamforming microphones.
    Uses beamforming microphone technology.
  • 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
  • Has Chromecast built-in
    This portable speaker has Chromecast built-in, while the average portable speaker does not have Chromecast built-in.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 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.
  • Supports AAC Bluetooth audio
    This portable speaker supports AAC Bluetooth audio, while the average portable speaker does not support AAC Bluetooth audio.
  • Wi-Fi standard detailed
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), while the average portable speaker supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) vs Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 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.
  • 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 hardware microphone mute switch
    This portable speaker has a hardware microphone mute switch, while the average portable speaker does not have a hardware microphone mute switch.
    Has a physical microphone mute control.
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • 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.
  • 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 automatic room calibration
    This portable speaker supports automatic room calibration, while the average portable speaker does not support automatic room calibration.
  • 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.
  • Supports Tidal Connect
    This portable speaker supports Tidal Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Tidal Connect.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • 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.
  • 9.78x more expensive
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Emerge is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£880 vs £90).
    £880 vs £90
  • 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.
  • 9.78x more expensive
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Emerge is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£880 vs £90).
    £880 vs £90
  • 11.5% worse value for money
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Emerge offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (6.77 vs 7.5).
    6.77 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    Bang & Olufsen Beosound Emerge is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
    Requires wired mains power and has no built-in rechargeable operating battery.
  • 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.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (10 °C vs 0 °C).
    10 °C vs 0 °C
  • 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.
  • 13.1 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (25.5 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    25.5 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 8.2 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (16.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    16.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 500 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (1,300 g vs 800 g).
    1,300 g vs 800 g
  • 7.4 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (25.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    25.5 cm vs 18.1 cm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Bang & Olufsen Beosound Emerge

  • Stunning, unique book-inspired design that blends seamlessly into bookshelves and tight spaces.
  • Premium build quality featuring high-end materials like natural oak wood, knitted fabric, and aluminum.
  • Impressive, full-bodied sound and exceptionally clear vocals that defy its ultra-slim footprint.
  • Excellent, balanced tonal performance when listening at low-to-medium volumes.
  • Versatile connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and Spotify Connect.
  • Future-proof modular design with a replaceable connectivity engine to ensure long-term usability.
  • Handy physical ports including a 3.5mm AUX/optical input and a hardwired Ethernet port.

What customers don't like about Bang & Olufsen Beosound Emerge

  • Very high price point, with many users noting it offers a poor performance-to-cost ratio compared to cheaper smart speakers.
  • It is strictly mains-powered and lacks an internal battery, meaning it is not a truly portable grab-and-go speaker.
  • Aggressive automatic bass linearization strips out bass depth, detail, and clarity when the volume exceeds 60–70%.
  • Occasional connectivity quirks, such as being slow to reconnect to Wi-Fi and prioritized Wi-Fi routing that complicates seamless laptop Bluetooth pairing.
  • The top-mounted touch volume wheel lacks tactile mechanical feedback and can be awkward to access if placed deep inside a bookshelf.
  • Slightly rolled-off, unassertive treble and a relatively narrow physical soundstage from a single unit.

Verdict

The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Emerge is an ultra-slim home wireless speaker featuring a book-inspired design and measuring 25.5 x 16.5 x 6.7 cm with a weight of 1.38 kg. It is powered by a total of 120W Class D amplification split across a three-driver configuration consisting of a 4-inch woofer (60W), a 1.45-inch mid-range driver (30W), and a 0.6-inch tweeter (30W), which delivers a frequency range of 45 to 22,000 Hz and a maximum sound pressure level of 92 dB. Key pros include its exceptional, room-filling 180-degree soundstage, premium wood and aluminum craftsmanship, Active Room Compensation technology, and versatile connectivity via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, AirPlay 2, and Chromecast. However, it is not actually a portable speaker due to its lack of an internal battery, requiring continuous USB-C mains power, and its steep premium price point may not be fully justified by its audio output when compared to larger competitors.

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