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 #4 of 5 in a tiny powered desktop class; the Beosound Level costs $2,250 and ranks #58 of 76 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.
Neither is a strong recommendation on sound alone. Both are styling-and-brand purchases; check the powered or portable buyer’s guide for options with a real measured case at either price.
Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound 2 | B&O Beosound Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,000.00 | $2,250.00 |
| Ranked | #4 of 4 in Large Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #58 of 75 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 | 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 | 4.2 | 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) | - |
| Wifi | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 5.5" + passive radiator woofer | 2x 102mm woofers, 1x 51mm fullrange, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Woofer Cabinet | Sealed with passive radiator | - |
| Output Power | 200W | 105W |
| Max Volume | 94dB | 96dB |
| Built in Microphone | - | Yes |
| IP Rating | - | IP54 |
| Power Bank | - | No |
The Two Speakers In Full
B&O Beosound 2: $4,000.00 Amazon
Cons: Overly boosted bass and recessed mids. Overly expensive
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~45Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| 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) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, Optical, Chromecast |
| Max Volume | 94dB |
| Output Power | 200W |
| Party Mode | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Stereo | 360-degree |
| TWS | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Yes (Google Assistant) |
| Weight | 9 lbs / 4.1 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Woofer Cabinet | Sealed with passive radiator |
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B&O Beosound Level: $2,250.00 Amazon
Pros: Premium Scandinavian design with elegant domestic sculpture aesthetic. Battery, WiFi, and Bluetooth enable AC/portable use, upright/flat/wall-mount positioning. Modular design with upgradeable wireless module, sound processing, and battery. 16-hour battery with quick-connect Mag-Safe rear charging puck. 105W output.
Cons: Not very deep bass, peaks in midrange. Hugely expensive.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Dimensions | 13.7" x 9.1" x 2.2" (348 x 230 x 56 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 102mm woofers, 1x 51mm fullrange, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Max Volume | 96dB |
| Output Power | 105W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
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