Short answer: the B&O Beosound A5. It ranks #12 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $1,650. The Devialet Mania ranks #55, rated 3.6/5, at $899, $751 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The B&O Beosound A5 is the better-sounding pick. A premium, dust and waterproof Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with fairly neutral sound and a big woofer for real bass. It links with other speakers (Beolink Multiroom), which the Devialet Mania cannot.
The Devialet Mania is the lighter pick. A compact, good looking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo speaker with Alexa built in and splash resistance. At 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) it weighs much less than the B&O Beosound A5 at 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg). It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the B&O Beosound A5. Watch for: Not very loud.
Buy the B&O Beosound A5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $751 with the Devialet Mania does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound A5 | Devialet Mania | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,650.00 | $899.00 |
| Ranked | #12 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #55 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IPX4 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Beolink Multiroom) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | Yes | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Weight | 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg) | 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 11.2” x 7.4” x 5.1” (285 x 187 x 130 mm) | 6.9” x 7.6” x 5.5” (176 x 193 x 139 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.25” woofer, 2x 2” fullrange, 0.8” tweeter | 4x aluminum fullrange drivers, 2x woofers |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 280W | 176W |
| Maximum SPL | 101dB (Manufacturer specified) | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Strap | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 47Hz |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa |
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