Short answer: the JBL Authentics 200. Both are rated 3.7/5 for sound quality (#10 and #7 of 29 powered desktop speakers), and the JBL Authentics 200 costs $199.95 against $4,000 for the B&O Beosound 2, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
The B&O Beosound 2 is the deeper-bass pick. A beautifully made luxury Wi-Fi speaker that fills a room in every direction, with Chromecast, AirPlay, optical input and multiroom. Its bass reaches about 45Hz before falling 10dB, against 50Hz for the JBL Authentics 200. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the JBL Authentics 200 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.
Why pick the JBL Authentics 200: A retro styled Wi-Fi speaker that plays surprisingly loud and runs Alexa and Google Assistant at the same time. Watch for: Bass not as deep as others.
Buy the JBL Authentics 200. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $3,800.05 less than the B&O Beosound 2.
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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 retro styled Wi-Fi speaker that plays surprisingly loud and runs Alexa and Google Assistant at the same time.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound 2 | JBL Authentics 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4,000.00 each | $199.95 each |
| Ranked | #7 of 10 in Large Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #10 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~45Hz | ~50Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Party Mode | Yes (Beolink Multiroom) | Yes (Wi-Fi multi-room) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power Cable (100-240V) |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Weight | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) | 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg) |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 11.8” x 11.8” (300 x 300 mm) | 10.5” x 6.8” x 6.6” (266.3 x 171.7 x 167.4 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (via app) | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 37Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, Optical, Chromecast | Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, USB (US only) |
| Stereo | 360-degree | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Voice Assistants | Yes (Google Assistant) | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant (simultaneous) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz)) |
| Drivers | 1x 5.5” + passive radiator woofer | 5” full-range woofer, 2x 25mm tweeters; 6-inch down-firing passive radiator; 6-inch down-firing passive radiator; 6-inch down-firing passive radiator; 6-inch down-firing passive radiator |
| Woofer Cabinet | passive radiator | ported |
| Amplifier Power | 200W | 90W |
| Maximum SPL | 94dB | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | - | None |
| Streaming Services | - | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa MRM |
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