Short answer: the B&O Beosound 2 for better sound quality, the Apple HomePod Mini for the lower price. The B&O Beosound 2 ranks #7 of 10 powered desktop speakers, rated 3.7/5, at $4,000. The Apple HomePod Mini ranks #10, rated 3.3/5, at $149.36, $3,850.64 cheaper.
The case for the Apple HomePod Mini: A tiny Siri smart speaker that hears you even at full volume and gives decent bass for its size. Watch for: SoundGuys’ listed cons include no mute button at all, an occasionally annoying Handoff prompt, and no direct Spotify integration since Siri only launches Apple Music by voice.
The case for 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 keeps a wired aux input, which the Apple HomePod Mini lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Apple HomePod Mini lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Apple HomePod Mini. 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 Apple HomePod Mini 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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A tiny Siri smart speaker that hears you even at full volume and gives decent bass for its size.
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
| Apple HomePod Mini | B&O Beosound 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.36 each | $4,000.00 each |
| Ranked | #10 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 (AirPlay 2 multi-room) | Yes (Beolink Multiroom) |
| Power Input | External AC adapter (USB-C) | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | No | 360-degree |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (345 g) | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes (Apple Home) | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (4 far-field mics, no mute button) | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (via app) |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| TWS | Yes (stereo pairing via Home app) | Yes |
| Drivers | Full-range driver + dual passive bass radiators | 1x 5.5” + passive radiator woofer |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2 | 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 | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3.3” x 3.9” (84.3 x 97.9 mm) (H x diameter) | 11.8” x 11.8” (300 x 300 mm) |
| Voice Assistants | Apple Siri | Yes (Google Assistant) |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay 2, Apple Music (direct voice control); other services via AirPlay only | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~45Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, AAC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 |
| Frequency Response | - | 37Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | passive radiator |
| Amplifier Power | - | 200W |
| Maximum SPL | - | 94dB |
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