Bang & Olufsen Beolit 15

The B&O Beolit 15 is a different prospect to most Bluetooth speakers of this size (230 x 189 x 135mm), in that it's portable. With a battery that lasts up to 24-hours that all-day picnic could turn into an all-night party.

But whether you'll really want to lug all 2.7kgs of it around, we're less convinced. And in terms of Bang & Olufsen quality, there's a duller, more rubberised rather than premium look and feel to the Beolit 15.

Where the Beolit 15 really delivers is in audio quality: it's loud, clear and delivers booming bass with crisp high-end that gives it as much pop as its champagne colour scheme. But with so many other stay-at-home Bluetooth speakers available for less cash and with just as good sound delivery, the case (and not necessarily selling point) for the Beolit is its portability.

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The Braven 805 has a few minor flaws, but is still a very good portable speaker overall, with its great build quality, stable and reliable Bluetooth connection and good-quality, balanced and powerful sound. Just one piece of advice: leave the WOW mode alone.

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In the end, it’s tough to put a finger on the recommendation for Bang & Olufsen’s Beolit 15. It’s a beautiful device that was thoughtfully designed and can handle any type of music. At nearly three times the price of the Bose SoundLink Mini II, which is more portable, the Beolit 15 is more luxury than necessity. If you have the money, it’s certainly going to be a show stopper on your shelf.

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