Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Apple HomePod Mini ranks #10 of 15 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $149.36; the B&O Beosound Level ranks #89 of 117 large speakers by sound quality at $2,250.
What the Apple HomePod Mini does well: A tiny Siri smart speaker that hears you even at full volume and gives decent bass for its size. It links with other speakers (AirPlay 2 multi-room), which the B&O Beosound Level cannot. The tradeoff: 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 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 Apple HomePod Mini needs an outlet. It is rated IP54, while the Apple HomePod Mini has no water resistance. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Apple HomePod Mini lacks. The catch: Not very deep bass, peaks in midrange.
Buy the Apple HomePod Mini ($149.36) for a powered desktop speaker; the B&O Beosound Level ($2,250) suits a large speaker instead.
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A tiny Siri smart speaker that hears you even at full volume and gives decent bass for its size.
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
| Apple HomePod Mini | B&O Beosound Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.36 each | $2,250.00 |
| Ranked | #10 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 (AirPlay 2 multi-room) | No |
| Power Input | External AC adapter (USB-C) | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (345 g) | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes (Apple Home) | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (4 far-field mics, no mute button) | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| TWS | Yes (stereo pairing via Home app) | Yes |
| Drivers | Full-range driver + dual passive bass radiators | 2x 102mm woofers, 1x 51mm fullrange, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2 | - |
| 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 | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3.3” x 3.9” (84.3 x 97.9 mm) (H x diameter) | 13.7” x 9.1” x 2.2” (348 x 230 x 56 mm) |
| Voice Assistants | Apple Siri | Google Assistant |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay 2, Apple Music (direct voice control); other services via AirPlay only | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | ~60Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Frequency Response | - | 39Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 105W |
| Maximum SPL | - | 96dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
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