Short answer: the B&W Zeppelin Pro. It ranks #1 of 4 powered desktop speakers at $899; the B&O Beosound 2 ranks #4 and costs $4000, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
On the B&W Zeppelin Pro side: Titanium dome tweeters and an improved 24-bit DAC over the standard Zeppelin for slightly better high-frequency detail on hi-res streams. The catch: Same price as the standard Zeppelin for a fairly modest tweeter/DAC upgrade.
Buy the B&O Beosound 2 if the price matters more than the ranking. Buy the B&W Zeppelin Pro if the ranking matters more than the price.
Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound 2 | B&W Zeppelin Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,000.00 | $899.00 |
| Ranked | #4 of 4 in Large Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #1 of 4 in Large Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~45Hz | - |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Party Mode | Yes | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 9 lbs / 4.1 kg | 14.6 lbs / 6.6 kg |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 11.8" x 11.8" (300 x 300 mm) | 25.6" x 8.3" x 7.6" (650 x 210 x 194 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (via app) | Yes (Dynamic EQ) |
| Frequency Response | 37Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 35Hz - 24kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, Optical, Chromecast | - |
| Stereo | 360-degree | - |
| Voice Assistants | Yes (Google Assistant) | - |
| Wifi | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 5.5" + passive radiator woofer | 150mm woofer, 2x 90mm FST midrange drivers, 2x 25mm Titanium Dome tweeters |
| Woofer Cabinet | Sealed with passive radiator | - |
| Output Power | 200W | 240W (80W woofer, 2x 40W midrange, 2x 40W tweeter) |
| Max Volume | 94dB | - |
| IP Rating | - | None |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Streaming Services | - | AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect |
| Bluetooth | - | Yes |
| DSP | - | Yes |
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&W Zeppelin Pro: $899.00 Amazon
Pros: Titanium dome tweeters and an improved 24-bit DAC over the standard Zeppelin for slightly better high-frequency detail on hi-res streams. Dynamic EQ DSP. Customizable downward-firing light. Same wide soundstage and deep bass extension as the standard Zeppelin.
Cons: Same price as the standard Zeppelin for a fairly modest tweeter/DAC upgrade. Nothing besides the lack of battery, lack of waterproofing, high cost and the Earfun Uboom X that’s so close to it in terms of sound quality for 7x less money. Basically an indoor only speaker. Although at this price point I’d generally recommend some Top Recommended Bookshelf Speakers instead which will have even better soundstage.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| DSP | Yes |
| Dimensions | 25.6" x 8.3" x 7.6" (650 x 210 x 194 mm) |
| Drivers | 150mm woofer, 2x 90mm FST midrange drivers, 2x 25mm Titanium Dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Dynamic EQ) |
| Frequency Response | 35Hz - 24kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Output Power | 240W (80W woofer, 2x 40W midrange, 2x 40W tweeter) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 14.6 lbs / 6.6 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
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