These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The B&O Beosound 2 ranks #7 of 10 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $4,000; the Harman Kardon Citation 200 ranks #13 of 117 large speakers by sound quality at $130.
Why pick the B&O Beosound 2: 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 Harman Kardon Citation 200 lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Harman Kardon Citation 200 lacks. It links with other speakers (Beolink Multiroom), which the Harman Kardon Citation 200 cannot. 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 Harman Kardon Citation 200 is the battery-powered option. A portable smart speaker with Wi-Fi, Google Assistant and deep bass for its size, now discontinued but worth buying used. Its battery is rated for 8 hours, while the B&O Beosound 2 needs an outlet. Watch for: Overly boomy by default, you can short press the Bluetooth and volume down buttons simultaneously to decrease the bass, and the Bluetooth and volume up buttons simultaneously to increase it.
Worth knowing: the Harman Kardon Citation 200 is discontinued, though it still ranks #13 of 117 large speakers by sound quality, so a used unit beats most of what is still sold new.
Buy the B&O Beosound 2 at $4,000 if you want a powered desktop speaker. Buy the Harman Kardon Citation 200 at $130 if you want a large speaker instead.
Still deciding? The full Powered Home rankings and Portable Bluetooth rankings cover every ranked option.
A beautifully made luxury Wi-Fi speaker that fills a room in every direction, with Chromecast, AirPlay, optical input and multiroom.
A portable smart speaker with Wi-Fi, Google Assistant and deep bass for its size, now discontinued but worth buying used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound 2 | Harman Kardon Citation 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,000.00 each | $130 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #7 of 10 in Large Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #13 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~45Hz | - |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | Yes (Beolink Multiroom) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) | 6.3 lbs (2.85 kg) |
| App | Yes | Yes (Harman Kardon app) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 11.8” x 11.8” (300 x 300 mm) | 7” x 8.6” x 6.8” (178 x 219 x 172 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (via app) | No |
| Frequency Response | 37Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, Optical, Chromecast | - |
| Stereo | 360-degree | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Voice Assistants | Yes (Google Assistant) | Google Assistant |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 5.5” + passive radiator woofer | 5” woofer, 1” tweeter |
| Woofer Cabinet | passive radiator | - |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 50W |
| Maximum SPL | 94dB | - |
| 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 |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| USB Playback | - | No |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
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