Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The B&O Beosound 2 ranks #7 of 10 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $4,000; the Devialet Mania ranks #54 of 117 large speakers by sound quality at $899.
What the B&O Beosound 2 does well: A beautifully made luxury Wi-Fi speaker that fills a room in every direction, with Chromecast, AirPlay, optical input and multiroom. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the Devialet Mania lacks. It links with other speakers (Beolink Multiroom), which the Devialet Mania cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Devialet Mania lacks. The catch: Its bass-forward balance can recess the mids, and its 94dB maximum level is modest for a speaker intended to fill larger spaces.
The Devialet Mania is the battery-powered option. A compact, good looking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo speaker with Alexa built in and splash resistance. Its battery is rated for 10 hours, while the B&O Beosound 2 needs an outlet. The tradeoff: Not very loud.
Buy the B&O Beosound 2 at $4,000 for a powered desktop speaker, or the Devialet Mania at $899 for a large speaker instead.
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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 compact, good looking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo speaker with Alexa built in and splash resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound 2 | Devialet Mania | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,000.00 each | $899.00 |
| Ranked | #7 of 10 in Large Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #54 of 117 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 | 5.3 | 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 | Yes |
| IP Rating | - | IPX4 |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
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