Yamaha WS-B1A

12 h, Rechargeable battery operated
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
23204132

General information

Manufacturer
Yamaha
Category
Bluetooth speakers
Manufacturer no.
WSB1A-BL
Release date
24.11.2022

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Speaker properties

Audio channel
Mono
Nominal power
10 W
Bluetooth speaker features
Dustproof
Number of speakers
1 x
Durability
Dustproof, 
Waterproof
Protection type (IP code)
IP67
Speaker principle
1-way
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
19.60 cm
Width
12.40 cm
Height
12.10 cm
Weight
708 g

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.Anker
  • 2.Technaxx
  • 4.JBL

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.Fresh'N Rebel
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good81/100
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 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.