Short answer: neither measures particularly well, so this comes down to which design you want on a shelf. The Beosound 2 costs $4,000 and ranks #7 of 10 in a tiny powered desktop class; the Beosound Level costs $2,250 and ranks #92 of 120 in the much larger portable large class.
The Beosound 2’s cons are direct: overly boosted bass, recessed mids, and overly expensive, with no pros listed to offset them.
The Beosound Level leans entirely on design and versatility. Premium Scandinavian styling, a modular build with an upgradeable wireless module, and the ability to run on battery, WiFi, or Bluetooth in multiple orientations. Our notes still call it not very deep in bass, with peaks in the midrange, and hugely expensive.
Buy the Beosound Level over the Beosound 2 if you must choose between them, since it at least offers modularity and multi-orientation flexibility the Beosound 2 doesn’t. Neither is a strong recommendation on sound alone, though - check the powered or portable buyer’s guide for options with a real measured case at either price.
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A beautifully made luxury Wi-Fi speaker that fills a room in every direction, with Chromecast, AirPlay, optical input and multiroom.
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
| B&O Beosound 2 | B&O Beosound Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,000.00 each | $2,250.00 |
| Ranked | #7 of 10 in Large Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #92 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~45Hz | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Beolink Multiroom) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 11.8” x 11.8” (300 x 300 mm) | 13.7” x 9.1” x 2.2” (348 x 230 x 56 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (via app) | No |
| Frequency Response | 37Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 39Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, Optical, Chromecast | - |
| Stereo | 360-degree | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Yes (Google Assistant) | Google Assistant |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 5.5” + passive radiator woofer | 2x 102mm woofers, 1x 51mm fullrange, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Woofer Cabinet | passive radiator | - |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 105W |
| Maximum SPL | 94dB | 96dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| XLR Input | No | - |
| RCA Input | No | - |
| TRS Input | No | - |
| Optical Input | Yes | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| IP Rating | - | IP54 |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
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