Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Amazon Echo Dot Max ranks #5 of 15 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $119.99; the B&O Beosound Level ranks #89 of 117 large speakers by sound quality at $2,250.
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. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the B&O Beosound Level lacks. It links with other speakers (Wi-Fi multi-room, Alexa Home Theater), which the B&O Beosound Level cannot. 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.
The B&O Beosound Level is the battery-powered, tougher pick. 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 Max needs an outlet. It is rated IP54, while the Amazon Echo Dot Max has no water resistance. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Amazon Echo Dot Max lacks. The catch: Not very deep bass, peaks in midrange.
Buy the Amazon Echo Dot Max at $119.99 for a powered desktop speaker, or the B&O Beosound Level at $2,250 for a large speaker instead.
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An affordable Alexa smart speaker with an excellent far field microphone, louder and bassier than the standard Dot.
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 Max | B&O Beosound Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.99 each | $2,250.00 |
| Ranked | #5 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 Home Theater) | No |
| Power Input | External AC adapter | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes (Alexa) | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (far-field, mic mute) | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| TWS | Yes (Wi-Fi stereo pairing via Alexa app) | Yes |
| Drivers | 2.5in woofer, 1x tweeter | 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 4.4” x 4.9” (99 x 112 x 124 mm) | 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, Pandora, iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, TuneIn | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~60Hz |
| Weight | - | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 39Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 105W |
| Maximum SPL | - | 96dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
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