Updated 1 Mar 2018
B&O
Beoplay P2
Snapshot: The B&O Beoplay P2 has a battery with below-average runtime. It is light, but can't connect to WiFi.
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Test results
Overall score
Sound
Ease of use
Sound signal
Good points
- OK ease of use.
- Very good sound signal.
- Good battery.
- Is battery powered.
- Can be paired for stereo-quality sound.
But
- Just OK sound.
- No 3.5mm line input.
- Doesn't have a remote control.
How we test
Overall score is based on:
Sound (45%): Scored by our panel of expert listeners judging a variety of music, spoken word, and other sounds on each device and scoring them out of 10. These scores are collated to get our overall sound score.
Ease of use (45%): Considers the clarity and accuracy of the manuals supplied and the ease of setting up the speaker, as well as connecting it to a device and sending music to the speaker.
Signal (10%): Tested by looking at several factors, including having the audio source in different positions, using various audio sources, interference, obstruction and degradation.
Price is based on an October 2018 survey.
Key data
Model
Avg price
Audio adjustments
Bass on device
Treble on device
Tone presets on device
Bass on app
Treble on app
Tone presets on app
Specifications
Weight (g)
Mains powered
Apple Airplay
Lightning cable port
Bluetooth
Handsfree phone over Bluetooth
Micro USB port
Line in (3.5mm)
Built-in FM radio
Battery powered
Battery low indicator
Claimed battery life (hours)
Battery runtime (mins)
Dimensions HxWxD (cm)
Features
Controls
Play/Next Track/Pause/Alarm Set/Snooze/Stop Alarm/ToneTouch/Last Played/Voice
