Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The B&O Beosound 2 ranks #5 of 5 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $4000; the Devialet Mania ranks #40 of 78 large speakers by sound quality at $899.
The case for the B&O Beosound 2: 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. 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 case for the Devialet Mania: Small, nice looking. The tradeoff: Not very loud.
Buy the B&O Beosound 2 at $4000 for a powered desktop speaker, or the Devialet Mania at $899 for a large speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound 2 | Devialet Mania | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,000.00 each | $899.00 |
| Ranked | #5 of 5 in Large Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #40 of 78 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~45Hz | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 10 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) | 5.1 lbs (2.3 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) | 6.9" x 7.6" x 5.5" (176 x 193 x 139 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (via app) | No |
| Frequency Response | 37Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, Optical, Chromecast | - |
| Stereo | 360-degree | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Yes (Google Assistant) | Amazon Alexa |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 5.5" + passive radiator woofer | 4x aluminum fullrange drivers, 2x woofers |
| Woofer Cabinet | passive radiator | - |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 176W |
| Maximum SPL | 94dB | 95dB (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, 5.3 | - |
| IP Rating | - | IPX4 |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
B&O Beosound 2: $4,000.00 each Amazon eBay
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 →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 200W |
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~45Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| 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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Devialet Mania: $899.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: Small, nice looking. Measured bass extension of 47Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Not very loud. Extremely high price. Bass boosted. Tweeters are not aimed at you and there’s a huge treble rolloff off-axis as compared to the Beoplay P6 in the comparison video. Only 10 hours of battery. Oluv didn’t like the upper mids or treble (mentioned on his Patreon)
Full Devialet Mania review and specifications →
| Amplifier Power | 176W |
|---|---|
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 47Hz |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 6.9" x 7.6" x 5.5" (176 x 193 x 139 mm) |
| Drivers | 4x aluminum fullrange drivers, 2x woofers |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Maximum SPL | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa |
| Weight | 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
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