Short answer: the B&O Beosound 2 for better sound quality, the Amazon Echo Dot Max for the lower price. The B&O Beosound 2 ranks #7 of 10 powered desktop speakers, rated 3.7/5, at $4,000. The Amazon Echo Dot Max ranks #5, rated 3.5/5, at $119.99, $3,880.01 cheaper.
Why pick the Amazon Echo Dot Max: An affordable Alexa smart speaker with an excellent far field microphone, louder and bassier than the standard Dot. The tradeoff: Engadget’s main complaint was that it is a real step down from the discontinued Amazon Echo (4th Gen) it effectively replaces at the same price: that older speaker paired a 3-inch woofer with dual 0.8-inch tweeters, against the Dot Max’s single 2.5-inch woofer and one tweeter, and frequencies felt smushed together without a clean bass-to-treble separation.
Why pick the B&O Beosound 2: A beautifully made luxury Wi-Fi speaker that fills a room in every direction, with Chromecast, AirPlay, optical input and multiroom. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the Amazon Echo Dot Max lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Amazon Echo Dot Max lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Amazon Echo Dot Max lacks. Watch for: Its bass-forward balance can recess the mids, and its 94dB maximum level is modest for a speaker intended to fill larger spaces.
Buy the Amazon Echo Dot Max if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the B&O Beosound 2 if sound quality matters more than the price.
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An affordable Alexa smart speaker with an excellent far field microphone, louder and bassier than the standard Dot.
A beautifully made luxury Wi-Fi speaker that fills a room in every direction, with Chromecast, AirPlay, optical input and multiroom.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Amazon Echo Dot Max | B&O Beosound 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.99 each | $4,000.00 each |
| Ranked | #5 of 15 in Small Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #7 of 10 in Large Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| IP Rating | None | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wi-Fi multi-room, Alexa Home Theater) | Yes (Beolink Multiroom) |
| Power Input | External AC adapter | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | No | 360-degree |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes (Alexa) | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (far-field, mic mute) | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (via app) |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| TWS | Yes (Wi-Fi stereo pairing via Alexa app) | Yes |
| Drivers | 2.5in woofer, 1x tweeter | 1x 5.5” + passive radiator woofer |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Aux, Optical, Chromecast |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3.9” x 4.4” x 4.9” (99 x 112 x 124 mm) | 11.8” x 11.8” (300 x 300 mm) |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa / Alexa+ | Yes (Google Assistant) |
| Streaming Services | Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, TuneIn | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~45Hz |
| Weight | - | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) |
| Frequency Response | - | 37Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | passive radiator |
| Amplifier Power | - | 200W |
| Maximum SPL | - | 94dB |
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