Yamaha WS-B1A

12 h, Rechargeable battery operated
Price in EUR including VAT, free shipping
3Ratings
BrandMore from Yamaha
Test reportsVery good based on 4 tests
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Product details

Key specifications

Protection type (IP code)
IP67
Item number
23204131

General information

Manufacturer
Yamaha
Category
Bluetooth speakers
Manufacturer no.
WSB1A-LGY
Release date
10.11.2022

Colour

Colour group
Grey
Exact colour description
Light grey

Speaker properties

Audio channel
Mono
Nominal power
10 W
Max. noise level
10 dB
Bluetooth speaker features
Dustproof
Number of speakers
1 x
Durability
Dustproof, 
Waterproof
Protection type (IP code)
IP67
Volume control
Touch
Application range
Consumer / Hi-Fi

Media playback properties

Playback source
External playback device
Bluetooth version
5.0
Bluetooth transmission range
10 m

Connections

USB ports
USB-C

Power supply

Power consumption
10 W
Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life
12 h
Charging time
3 h
Battery size
Device specific

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Product dimensions

Shape
Rectangular
Length
8.80 cm
Width
8.80 cm
Height
10.50 cm
Weight
490 g

Package dimensions

Length
19 cm
Width
12 cm
Height
12 cm
Weight
680 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • Yamaha
  • 1.Sony
  • 2.Technaxx
  • 3.JBL
  • 4.Anker

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • Yamaha
  • 1.Xiaomi
  • 2.Marshall
  • 2.Sony
  • 2.Wavemaster

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Bluetooth speakers» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • Yamaha
  • 1.Divoom
  • 2.Soundboks
  • 3.UE
  • 4.Hama
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good81/100
Very good82/100
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MAC LIFESingle testReleaseAugust 2023
  • Positiveneutral sound
  • Positivesafe operation
  • PositiveScrew thread for tripods and wall mounting
  • PositiveOptional wireless charging plate
  • NegativeNo companion app
  • Negativesomewhat restrained bass

Elegant mini speaker for small rooms that can be adjusted with a software EQ.

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GameStarSingle testReleaseJune 2023
  • PositiveHigh volume
  • PositiveWall mounting possible
  • PositiveWaterproof
  • PositiveWireless charging possible
  • NegativeCould be more compact
  • NegativeNo power supply unit supplied

In terms of price, too, the two combatants are moving towards each other: WS-B1A is priced at 110 euros - its competitor Boomster Go is a measly 10 euros less. Personally, I recommend WS-B1A for the windowsill, the holiday on the balcony or the tofu barbecue on the terrace. Boomster Go, meanwhile, has proven itself as an outdoor companion.

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Good63/100Rank 8 out of 14
Stiftung WarentestBluetooth-Lautsprecher im Test - Starke Boxen und fipsige KistenReleaseMay 2023

A powerful bass, clearly audible details and a balanced, lively sound - that's what the perfect Bluetooth speaker should sound like. However, good sound quality is not everything: Stiftung Warentest expects a test winner to be easy to use, to have a long-lasting battery and to offer practical additional functions.

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Very good97/100
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Area DVDSingle testReleaseMay 2023

For a purchase price of 119 EUR, Yamaha Music offers the compact WS-B1A, a new Bluetooth speaker. It is available in attractive colours (black, carbon grey with rose gold accents and light grey, also with rose gold accents). The IP67 protection rating makes the speaker dustproof and the speaker is resistant to water for a certain period of time...