B&O Beosound 2 vs B&O Beosound Balance

Short answer: the B&O Beosound 2. It ranks #7 of 10 powered desktop speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $4,000. The B&O Beosound Balance ranks #10, rated 2.4/5, at $3,300, $700 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.

The B&O Beosound 2 is the better-sounding choice. A beautifully made, compact Wi-Fi speaker with omnidirectional playback, Chromecast, AirPlay, Bluetooth with AAC/aptX, optical and aux inputs, app EQ, voice control and Beolink multiroom. It keeps a wired aux input, which the B&O Beosound Balance lacks. The tradeoff: Its bass-forward balance can recess the mids, and its 94dB maximum level is modest for a speaker intended to fill larger spaces.

The B&O Beosound Balance is the deeper-bass option. A Wi-Fi smart speaker with a wood base and seven drivers: two 5.25” woofers, four full-range drivers and a 3/4” tweeter, with 850W of amplification and a choice of directional or room-filling sound. Its bass reaches about 37.7Hz before falling 10dB, against 45Hz for the B&O Beosound 2. The tradeoff: Audio Science Review found a very uneven response, for a preference score of only 0.39 that reaches 2.59 with an ideal subwoofer, so its sound does not match its price.

Buy the B&O Beosound 2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $700 saving on the B&O Beosound Balance is not enough to make up the difference.

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The Two Speakers In Full

B&O Beosound 2: $4,000.00 each Amazon eBay

Same family: the B&O Beosound 1 (smaller model, rated 3.5/5).

Pros: A beautifully made, compact Wi-Fi speaker with omnidirectional playback, Chromecast, AirPlay, Bluetooth with AAC/aptX, optical and aux inputs, app EQ, voice control and Beolink multiroom. Reviews praise its even scaling at low volume, spacious room-filling presentation and convincing bass for a single 4.1kg enclosure. Measured bass extension of ~45Hz (-10dB).

Cons: Its bass-forward balance can recess the mids, and its 94dB maximum level is modest for a speaker intended to fill larger spaces. There is no battery or water rating, so this is a mains-powered indoor product; its luxury design and streaming feature set matter more than outright value or neutral hi-fi accuracy.

Full B&O Beosound 2 review and specifications →

Released	Oct 2018 (8 years ago)
AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	200W
App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	~45Hz
Battery Life	No Battery
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX
Bluetooth Version	5.3
Coaxial Input	No
Dimensions	11.8” x 11.8” (300 x 300 mm)
Drivers	1x 5.5” + passive radiator woofer
EQ	Yes (via app)
Frequency Response	37Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	Bluetooth, Aux, Optical, Chromecast
Maximum SPL	94dB
Optical Input	Yes
Party Mode	Yes (Beolink Multiroom)
Power Input	AC Power cord
RCA Input	No
Stereo	360-degree
TRS Input	No
TWS	Yes
USB Input	No
Voice Assistants	Yes (Google Assistant)
Weight	9 lbs (4.1 kg)
Wi-Fi	Yes
Woofer Cabinet	passive radiator
XLR Input	No

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B&O Beosound Balance: $3,300 each B&H Photo Video eBay

Pros: A Wi-Fi smart speaker with a wood base and seven drivers: two 5.25” woofers, four full-range drivers and a 3/4” tweeter, with 850W of amplification and a choice of directional or room-filling sound. Audio Science Review measured a preference score of 0.39 that reaches 2.59 with an ideal subwoofer, with 0.87 listening window deviation. Measured bass extension of 54.2Hz (-3dB).

Cons: Audio Science Review found a very uneven response, for a preference score of only 0.39 that reaches 2.59 with an ideal subwoofer, so its sound does not match its price. Bass reaches 54.2Hz (-3dB) and about 38Hz (-10dB).

Full B&O Beosound Balance review and specifications →

Released	Mar 2020 (6 years ago)
AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	850W
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	about 37.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	54.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	Yes
Coaxial Input	No
DIY Kit	No
Dimensions	15”H x 7.9”W x 7.9”D (380 x 200 x 200 mm)
Drivers	2x 5.25” woofers, 2x 3” and 2x 2” full-range drivers, 3/4” tweeter
Frequency Response	26Hz-23kHz (manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	No
Maximum SPL	104dB (manufacturer specified)
Optical Input	No
RCA Input	No
Spinorama Preference Score	0.39
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	2.59
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	15.9 lbs (7.2 kg)
Wi-Fi	Yes
XLR Input	No

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