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 Devialet Mania ranks #54 of 117 large speakers by sound quality at $899.
What the Amazon Echo Dot Max does well: An affordable Alexa smart speaker with an excellent far field microphone, louder and bassier than the standard Dot. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Devialet Mania lacks. It links with other speakers (Wi-Fi multi-room, Alexa Home Theater), which the Devialet Mania cannot. The catch: 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 Devialet Mania is the battery-powered, tougher option. A compact, good looking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo speaker with Alexa built in and splash resistance. Its battery is rated for 10 hours, while the Amazon Echo Dot Max needs an outlet. It is rated IPX4, while the Amazon Echo Dot Max has no water resistance. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Amazon Echo Dot Max lacks. The tradeoff: Not very loud.
Buy the Amazon Echo Dot Max ($119.99) for a powered desktop speaker; the Devialet Mania ($899) suits 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 compact, good looking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo speaker with Alexa built in and splash resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Amazon Echo Dot Max | Devialet Mania | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119.99 each | $899.00 |
| Ranked | #5 of 15 in Small Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #54 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IPX4 |
| 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 | 4x aluminum fullrange drivers, 2x woofers |
| 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) | 6.9” x 7.6” x 5.5” (176 x 193 x 139 mm) |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa / Alexa+ | Amazon Alexa |
| Streaming Services | Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, TuneIn | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 47Hz |
| Weight | - | 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 176W |
| Maximum SPL | - | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
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