These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen ranks #12 of 15 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $79.99; the B&O Beosound Level ranks #89 of 117 large speakers by sound quality at $2,250.
The case for the Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen: A small, affordable Alexa speaker with a temperature sensor, eero Wi-Fi extender support and a mic mute switch. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the B&O Beosound Level lacks. It links with other speakers (Wi-Fi multi-room, Alexa), which the B&O Beosound Level cannot. The tradeoff: What Hi-Fi’s one real complaint was distortion at higher volumes, and bass force and detail both fall off at the low end, typical for a speaker not much bigger than a hockey ball.
The B&O Beosound Level is the battery-powered, tougher choice. A sculptural luxury speaker that works on battery or mains, mounts on a wall, and streams over Wi-Fi with upgradeable modules. Its battery is rated for 16 hours, while the Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen needs an outlet. It is rated IP54, while the Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen has no water resistance. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen lacks. The catch: Not very deep bass, peaks in midrange.
Buy the Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen ($79.99) for a powered desktop speaker; the B&O Beosound Level ($2,250) suits a large speaker instead.
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A small, affordable Alexa speaker with a temperature sensor, eero Wi-Fi extender support and a mic mute switch.
A sculptural luxury speaker that works on battery or mains, mounts on a wall, and streams over Wi-Fi with upgradeable modules.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen | B&O Beosound Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79.99 each | $2,250.00 |
| Ranked | #12 of 15 in Small Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #89 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IP54 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wi-Fi multi-room, Alexa) | No |
| Power Input | External AC adapter (DC jack) | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (340 g) | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz/5GHz) | Yes |
| App | Yes (Alexa) | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (mic mute switch, temperature sensor) | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| TWS | Yes (Wi-Fi stereo pairing via Alexa app) | Yes |
| Drivers | 44mm front-firing driver | 2x 102mm woofers, 1x 51mm fullrange, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | - |
| XLR Input | No | - |
| RCA Input | No | - |
| TRS Input | No | - |
| Optical Input | No | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 3.9” x 3.5” (100 x 100 x 89 mm) (H x W x D) | 13.7” x 9.1” x 2.2” (348 x 230 x 56 mm) |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa / Alexa+ | Google Assistant |
| Streaming Services | Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Pandora, iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, TuneIn | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~60Hz |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Frequency Response | - | 39Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 105W |
| Maximum SPL | - | 96dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
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