The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2019, promising lossless music reproduction and intense bass for outdoor use. Boasting an IPX7 water-resistant design, this device holds its own against the best-rated speakers today. It has an incredible 335-foot Bluetooth range and pairs with up to two devices. Its incredible soundstage is ideal for movies, music, and podcasts. Browse the whole Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 review and see how it ranks against the most popular Bluetooth speakers on the market today.
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Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 Review
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Top experts loved the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 portable speaker during testing and endorsed it for music, podcast, and outdoor use. They lauded its multi-device Bluetooth tech, carry handle, and loud performance. However, they disliked its mediocre battery life.
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Product Snapshot
Overview
The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2019, promising lossless music reproduction and intense bass for outdoor use. Boasting an IPX7 water-resistant design, this device holds its own against the best-rated speakers today. It has an incredible 335-foot Bluetooth range and pairs with up to two devices. Its incredible soundstage is ideal for movies, music, and podcasts. Browse the whole Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 review and see how it ranks against the most popular Bluetooth speakers on the market today.
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Product testers hailed the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20, approving it for music, podcasts, and outdoors. Analysts at PCMag loved its controls, although it lacks speakerphone functions. Testers from T3 lauded its carry-handle-equipped 5.7-lb design. It features an aux input, but the USB-C charging port doesn’t offer audio playback. See our Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore review for a USB-C port that supports audio playback. Experiments revealed a 45.6Hz to 19.6kHz frequency response range and an excellent -0.13 slope. It delivered overemphasized bass, earning an endorsement for movies. The speaker has a good 3.78 dB directivity index and supports stereo, delivering an immersive soundstage. This dual-pairing Bluetooth 4.2 speaker features an excellent 54 ms iOS Bluetooth latency and 132 ms Android latency. Featuring a 90.1 dB SPL and 3.14 dB DRC at the maximum volume, it provides adequate sound for small gatherings. However, its 5.8-hour battery life is unsatisfactory. Check out our Anker Soundcore Motion+ review for a better battery. It also doesn’t support voice assistants.
ReasonS to Buy
- Multi-device Bluetooth pairing
- Excellent soundstage
- Speaker gets loud
- Outstanding iOS Bluetooth latency
- Carry handle
Reason to Avoid
- Heavier than other portable speakers
- So-so battery life
Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 Specs
![]() | Battery Life | 8 hrs |
![]() | Built In Microphone | Yes |
![]() | Charge Time | 3 hrs |
![]() | Size | 5.3" (w) x 9" (h) x 7.4" (d) |
![]() | Smart App | Yes |
![]() | Speaker Pairing | Yes |
![]() | Water Resistant | n/a |
![]() | Wattage | 2 x 35W |
![]() | Wireless Range | 30 ft |
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Battery Life (Hours) | 6.9 |
Volume Output (dB) | 91.55 |
Low End Roll Off (Hz) | 54.958 |
High End Roll Off (Hz) | 16,731.295 |
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Product Comparison
![]() Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 Review | ![]() Ultimate Ears Hyperboom Review Draft | |||
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True Score | 82 | 86 | 87 | NR |
Ranking | # 63 / 109 | # 8 / 109 | # 6 / 109 | # / 109 |
Market Context |
The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is a mid-range portable Bluetooth speaker released in 2019, promising lossless music reproduction and intense bass for outdoor use…. |
The Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 Gen 2 has better IP67 dust- and water-resistance rating than the IPX7 water-resistant rating of the Bang & Olufsen… The Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 Gen 2 has better IP67 dust- and water-resistance rating than the IPX7 water-resistant rating of the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20. Unlike the Beolit 20, which doesn’t support voice assistants, the A1 Gen 2 comes with built-in Alexa. However, with a maximum 90.1 dB SPL, the Beolit 20 gets significantly louder than the A1, which has an 84.2 dB maximum SPL. Browse our Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 Gen 2 review for details about the A1. |
Unlike the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20, which doesn’t support voice assistants, the Sonos Move has built-in Alexa and Google Assistant. The Move boasts better… Unlike the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20, which doesn’t support voice assistants, the Sonos Move has built-in Alexa and Google Assistant. The Move boasts better IP56 dust- and water-resistant rating than the IPX7 water-resistant rating of the Beolit 20. However, if you want to convert existing speakers to a wireless device, check out the DC7BT Bluetooth Docking Station/receiver review today. |
Featuring a 98.3 dB maximum SPL, the Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM gets louder than the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20, which has a 90.1 dB maximum… Featuring a 98.3 dB maximum SPL, the Ultimate Ears HYPERBOOM gets louder than the Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20, which has a 90.1 dB maximum SPL. Additionally, the 24-hour battery life of the HYPERBOOM is better than the 5.8 runtimes of the Beolit 20. Also, check out the loudest Bluetooth speakers in our detailed article. |
Battery Life | 8 hrs | 18 hrs | 11 hrs | – |
Built In Microphone | Yes | Yes | Yes | – |
Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs | 2 hrs | – |
Size | 5.3" (w) x 9" (h) x 7.4" (d) | 13.3 cm (w) x 4.5 cm (h) x 13.3 cm (d) (Weight: 558 g) | – | – |
Smart App | Yes | Yes | Sonos app | – |
Speaker Pairing | Yes | n/a | Yes | – |
Water Resistant | n/a | Yes | Yes | – |
Wattage | 2 x 35W | 105W | 25W | – |
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- 72The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is a supremely stylish (and expensive) portable Bluetooth speaker… Read More
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Tim Gideon - 80The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 has a sleek, modern design and is made using… Read More
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Yasmine Crossland - 80Bang & Olufsen’s Beolit 20 is an attractive and generally great-sounding portable product. It’s evolved… Read More
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Mike Lowe - 80The Bang & Olufsen Beolit 20 is decent for music. This stereo speaker’s sound profile… Read More
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Unknown - 80The Beolit 20 is typically Bang & Olufsen. Stylish looks, energetic sound and a premium… Read More
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