These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The B&O Beosound Level ranks #89 of 117 large speakers by sound quality at $2,250; the Denon Home 250 ranks #13 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $549.
The B&O Beosound Level is the battery-powered, tougher option. A sculptural luxury speaker that works on battery or mains, mounts on a wall, and streams over Wi-Fi with upgradeable modules. Its battery is rated for 16 hours, while the Denon Home 250 needs an outlet. It is rated IP54, while the Denon Home 250 has no water resistance. The tradeoff: Not very deep bass, peaks in midrange.
Why pick the Denon Home 250: A Wi-Fi smart speaker with stereo sound from one cabinet, built in Alexa, AirPlay 2 and HEOS multiroom. It links with other speakers (HEOS multi-room, stereo pair with a second Home 250), which the B&O Beosound Level cannot. Watch for: Trusted Reviews’ own complaints are a slightly disjointed hand-over between the bass and midrange, and a safety-first treble response that avoids sounding harsh at the cost of outright detail.
Buy the B&O Beosound Level at $2,250 for a large speaker, or the Denon Home 250 at $549 for a powered desktop speaker instead.
Still deciding? The full Portable Bluetooth rankings and Powered Home rankings cover every ranked option.
A sculptural luxury speaker that works on battery or mains, mounts on a wall, and streams over Wi-Fi with upgradeable modules.
A Wi-Fi smart speaker with stereo sound from one cabinet, built in Alexa, AirPlay 2 and HEOS multiroom.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound Level | Denon Home 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,250.00 | $549.00 each |
| Ranked | #89 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #13 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | No Battery |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) | 8.2 lbs (3.7 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes (2.4/5GHz) |
| App | No | Yes (HEOS) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP54 | None |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (HEOS multi-room, stereo pair with a second Home 250) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | External AC adapter |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | - |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Drivers | 2x 102mm woofers, 1x 51mm fullrange, 2x 20mm tweeters | 2x 19mm tweeters, 2x 102mm mid-bass drivers, 133mm passive radiator |
| Dimensions | 13.7” x 9.1” x 2.2” (348 x 230 x 56 mm) | 11.8” x 8.7” x 4.7” (300 x 220 x 120 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 105W | 80W (Class D, combined) |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Inputs | - | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB, 3.5mm aux |
| XLR Input | - | No |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | Yes |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Streaming Services | - | HEOS app streaming (Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, SoundCloud, TuneIn), AirPlay 2 |
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