The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore is a top-tier wireless Bluetooth speaker that was first announced mid-2021. Similar to the top speakers designed for outdoor use, the Beosound Explore has great build quality and is both waterproof and dust resistant. Its battery also lasts long since it offers up to nine hours of playtime. Its Bluetooth capabilities are not that far off from what some of the best Bluetooth speakers have to offer since it can be paired with up to two devices at once, and it has a Bluetooth range of up to 334.6 ft. The speaker will take only 3.9 hours to charge, and its charging port is connected via a USB-C port. For a speaker that doesn’t need to be connected to a port to charge. Weighing only 1.3 pounds, the speaker is also very portable, but if you’d also like to consider other portable options, check out our Bose SoundLink Flex review.
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The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore had reviewers pleased with its excellent build quality and compact size. They liked that it had a long-lasting battery and produced a wide soundstage, but they didn’t appreciate its mediocre bass levels and its lack of support for voice assistants or WiFi connectivity.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore is a top-tier wireless Bluetooth speaker that was first announced mid-2021. Similar to the top speakers designed for outdoor use, the Beosound Explore has great build quality and is both waterproof and dust resistant. Its battery also lasts long since it offers up to nine hours of playtime. Its Bluetooth capabilities are not that far off from what some of the best Bluetooth speakers have to offer since it can be paired with up to two devices at once, and it has a Bluetooth range of up to 334.6 ft. The speaker will take only 3.9 hours to charge, and its charging port is connected via a USB-C port. For a speaker that doesn’t need to be connected to a port to charge. Weighing only 1.3 pounds, the speaker is also very portable, but if you’d also like to consider other portable options, check out our Bose SoundLink Flex review.
Consensus
our Verdict
Product testers lauded the Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore for its sturdy build quality and impressive portability. Specialists from Expert Reviews liked that the speaker was small enough to hold with one hand and was dust-tight and waterproof. During their tests, its battery lasted 27 hours after playing audio at moderate volumes, while testers from Tech Radar also liked that they could adjust its EQ settings through its app. Other experts were also impressed with its soundstage performance, and found it alright for watching movies and playing music. They also lauded its multi-device Bluetooth connectivity and were pleased with its long 334.6 ft range.
However, testers weren’t entirely satisfied with its bass levels. If this is a deal breaker, you might like our Bose Portable Smart speaker review and our Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 review since they both have a good bass response. The Beosound Explore also doesn’t support WiFi connectivity, or voice assistants like the Bose 300 does (which we’ve covered in our Bose Home Speaker 300 review).
ReasonS to Buy
- Great build quality and durability
- Long-lasting battery
- Compact and lightweight
- Long Bluetooth range
- Multi-device Bluetooth connectivity
Reason to Avoid
- Mediocre bass response
- No support for WiFi or voice assistants
- No speakerphone functionality
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore Specs
 | Battery Life | 27 hrs |
 | Built In Microphone | Yes |
 | Charge Time | 2 hrs |
 | Size | 8.1 cm (d) x 12.4 cm (h) |
 | Smart App | Yes |
 | Speaker Pairing | Yes |
 | Water Resistant | Yes |
 | Wattage | 2 × 30W |
 | Wireless Range | n/a |
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Test Results
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| Battery Life (Hours) | 9 |
| Volume Output (dB) | 84.8 |
| Low End Roll Off (Hz) | 142.544 |
| High End Roll Off (Hz) | 1,784.241 |
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Product Comparison
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True Score | 75 | 84 | 83 | 80 |
Ranking | # 93 / 109 | # 9 / 109 | # 18 / 109 | # 52 / 109 |
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The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore is a top-tier wireless Bluetooth speaker that was first announced mid-2021. Similar to the top speakers designed for outdoor… |
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The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore has an equalizer while the Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II does not, but the Beosound Explore is capable of a… The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore has an equalizer while the Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II does not, but the Beosound Explore is capable of a stereo output while the Revolve+ II is not. |
The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore has a longer 9-hour battery life compared to the Sonos Roam, whose battery only lasts up to 5.1 hours…. The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore has a longer 9-hour battery life compared to the Sonos Roam, whose battery only lasts up to 5.1 hours. Still, the Sonos Roam supports WiFi connectivity and voice assistant functionality, while the Beosound Explore does not. |
Battery Life | 27 hrs | 18 hrs | 17 hrs | 10 hrs |
Built In Microphone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs | 4 hrs | 2 hrs |
Size | 8.1 cm (d) x 12.4 cm (h) | 13.3 cm (w) x 4.5 cm (h) x 13.3 cm (d) (Weight: 558 g) | – | – |
Smart App | Yes | Yes | Amazon Alexa app, Bose Connect, Google Assistant, Yes | Amazon Alexa app, Google Assistant, Sonos app |
Speaker Pairing | Yes | n/a | Yes | Yes |
Water Resistant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Wattage | 2 × 30W | 105W | 8W | 10W |
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69“No bottom line found for this product” Read MoreBy:
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80The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore looks great, is rugged and waterproof but doesn’t deliver… Read MoreBy:
Mike Lowe
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NRB&O Beosound Explore Looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker that can withstand the a bit… Read MoreBy:
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52.7Category Trust Rating
80The Beosound Explore is a stylish and durable speaker for accompanying you wherever you go,… Read MoreBy:
Matthew Bolton
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80The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore is part of the Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers test… Read MoreBy:
Nick Rego
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NRThe Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore is good for podcasts. This outstandingly portable speaker has… Read MoreBy:
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