These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Amazon Echo Studio 2nd Gen ranks #2 of 15 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $219.99; the Brane X ranks #4 of 117 large speakers by sound quality at $549.
Why pick the Amazon Echo Studio 2nd Gen: A great sounding Amazon smart speaker, with wide sound from one box, Dolby Atmos and a built in smart home hub. The tradeoff: SoundGuys still marked it down on Value (4.0 of 10) given the $219.99 list price, and it is explicitly not true left-right stereo from one cabinet, so a stereo pair is needed for real width in a larger room.
The Brane X is the battery-powered, tougher pick. A portable speaker with extraordinarily deep bass for its size, plus Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Alexa and a low latency aux input. Its battery is rated for 12 hours, while the Amazon Echo Studio 2nd Gen needs an outlet. It is rated IP57, while the Amazon Echo Studio 2nd Gen has no water resistance. It supports aptX HD Bluetooth, which the Amazon Echo Studio 2nd Gen lacks. Watch for: The front-facing design has only moderate dispersion, so sound changes noticeably off to the sides or behind it.
Buy the Amazon Echo Studio 2nd Gen ($219.99) for a powered desktop speaker; the Brane X ($549) suits a large speaker instead.
Looking for alternatives? See the complete Powered Home rankings and Portable Bluetooth rankings.
A great sounding Amazon smart speaker, with wide sound from one box, Dolby Atmos and a built in smart home hub.
A portable speaker with extraordinarily deep bass for its size, plus Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Alexa and a low latency aux input.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Amazon Echo Studio 2nd Gen | Brane X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.99 each | $549.00 |
| Ranked | #2 of 15 in Small Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #4 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IP57 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Wi-Fi multi-room, Alexa Home Theater) | Yes (Brane app, up to 8 speakers) |
| Power Input | External AC adapter | AC Power brick |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Weight | 3.6 lbs (1.632 kg) | 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (Wi-Fi 6E) | Yes |
| App | Yes (Alexa) | Yes (Brane app) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (mic mute button, far-field) | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Mid/Treble + Dolby Virtualizer, via Alexa app) | Yes (5 band) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| TWS | Yes (Wi-Fi stereo pairing via Alexa app) | Yes |
| Drivers | 3.75in high-excursion woofer, 3x 2.25in full-range drivers (L/R/up) | 2x 2.5” midrange, 2x 0.75” tweeters + 6.5”x9” subwoofer |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Dimensions | 6.1” x 5.6” x 5.8” (155 x 142 x 147 mm) | 9.3” x 7” x 6.1” (236 x 178 x 155 mm) |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa / Alexa+ | Amazon Alexa |
| Streaming Services | Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, SiriusXM | - |
| Aux Latency | - | 295ms default, 33ms with aux pass-through |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 31Hz |
| Bluetooth Latency | - | 100ms |
| Maximum SPL | - | 106dB (measured by Alan Ross Reviews) |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 200W |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
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