I already have one BeoLit 15 and was considering getting a second to pair for stereo. It looks like one can't pair a BeoLit 17 with a BeoLit 15 for stereo. Therefore, maybe I'll pick up a second BeoLit 15.

Oddly, in the US, the BeoLit 15 is listed as $100 MORE than the BeoLit 17.

Should this not be classified as an upgraded BeoLit 15 or is each version/mark going to have a different number mattering on the year and if so what happens in 3017 ? 

Could agree more that lack of multi room is a mistake. Having something portable to take poolside or on the patio is key. The BS1 is ergonomically not the same. 

It is still just bluetooth but the change is mainly that it now uses USB-C cable and an external adaptor instead of it being built in. The battery capacity and speaker capacity seems to still be the same, so it is just a little lighter due to no AC/DC converter fitted inside the casing. (And of course the touch buttons is a change too). 

Regarding multiroom this would have increased the price since there is no wifi radio in the device. It just uses bluetooth. I also would have loved that but considering its usage I understand them. I rather look forward to find a nice device that can act as a bluetooth host and transmit to several bluetooth speakers independently (no matter brand or type). Such a device would be really good if you want to use several portable speakers in or out of your home.

This update could be considered the same kind of upgrade that Beoplay A2 got in its "active" model.

I think the USB-C choice is a good one, and now you can charge the device with your Macbook cable or any other USB-C adaptor (that supplies sufficient amount of wattage). The BL17 charger is a 45W charger so it will charge a MacBook quickly (It comes with a 29W charger) but it might not charge a MacBook Pro 13 or 15 that well since then need 67/87W for optimal charging speed. It should work in hibernation though. 

Michael wrote:

Regarding multiroom this would have increased the price since there is no wifi radio in the device. It just uses bluetooth. I also would have loved that but considering its usage I understand them. I rather look forward to find a nice device that can act as a bluetooth host and transmit to several bluetooth speakers independently (no matter brand or type). Such a device would be really good if you want to use several portable speakers in or out of your home.

If this works for the Audioengine bluetooth speakers, why shouldn't it work with the B&O Play speakers?

Still no option to turn on the speaker from a remote or from phone via the app? 

This is only think that it annoying on beolit 15 that I need to push the the button on the speaker. I want to be in the bed on a lazy Sunday and music start not to get off the bed and push the button and etc...

Still no option to turn on the speaker from a remote or from phone via the app? 

This is only think that it annoying on beolit 15 that I need to push the the button on the speaker. I want to be in the bed on a lazy Sunday and music start not to get off the bed and push the button and etc...

Still no option to turn on the speaker from a remote or from phone via the app? 

This is only think that it annoying on beolit 15 that I need to push the the button on the speaker. I want to be in the bed on a lazy Sunday and music start not to get off the bed and push the button and etc...