Bang and Olufsen P2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Description

“For this size we would argue that you can’t get much better”

Under the hood, you’ll find a single tweeter alongside a more mid-range driver, and the result is mono audio. That’s not necessarily a bad thing – such a small speaker probably wouldn’t sound very stereo even if it did have two tweeters. In fact, we would argue that it’s a good thing here, as thanks to the larger speakers the device can deliver much more powerful audio.

The bass response is a perfect example of this. Now, the speaker is small, so don’t start expecting wildly deep and powerful bass, but you may still be surprised by the bass on offer here. It’s relatively thick and powerful, and while some may prefer a little more sub-bass content than these somewhat small speakers can offer, the bass doesn’t hold back.

Tracks like Betty Who’s I Love You Always Forever, and Eminem’s Forgot About Dre stayed quite true to the original despite the size of the speaker, and we were pleasantly surprised at that.

Of course, B&O didn’t forget about the other frequency ranges. The mid-range is well-tuned too, offering a good amount of low mids and a slight dip in the high-mid area. It’s quite a rich and warm sound, which we really enjoyed. The high-end may not be as focused as the bass, but cymbals still had a nice sheen, vocals were crisp and the guitars in AC/DC’s Back In Black had a substantial bite.

As mentioned, the high-mids dip a little compared to the other frequency ranges, and that can be a double-edged sword. On some tracks, it helps deliver a slightly more focused sound, while on others it feels like some of the body of the vocals and synths is missing. It’s not really a deal-breaker, but something to keep in mind nonetheless.

When it comes to volume, the P2’s speakers deliver some serious loudness, and do so without distorting. They may not be enough to power your next house party, but one is definitely enough for a dinner party or to take to a picnic.

Last but not least is battery life, and B&O claims the speaker will last 10 hours. That was in the ballpark according to our tests, but results vary widely depending on how loudly you’re listening to your music.