These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The B&O Beosound Level ranks #89 of 117 large speakers by sound quality at $2,250; the Google Home Max ranks #15 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $399.
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 Google Home Max needs an outlet. It is rated IP54, while the Google Home Max has no water resistance. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Google Home Max. The catch: Not very deep bass, peaks in midrange.
What the Google Home Max does well: A large Google smart speaker with two woofers, automatic room tuning and stereo pairing, praised by owners for its bass. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the B&O Beosound Level lacks. It links with other speakers (Wi-Fi multi-room, Chromecast built-in), which the B&O Beosound Level cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the B&O Beosound Level lacks. The tradeoff: Discontinued by Google since 2020, so it can no longer be bought new; used and refurbished stock is what remains, and RTINGS calls its soundstage mediocre despite the driver count.
Worth knowing: the Google Home Max has been discontinued and is hard to find new at this point.
Buy the B&O Beosound Level ($2,250) for a large speaker; the Google Home Max ($399) suits a powered desktop speaker instead.
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A sculptural luxury speaker that works on battery or mains, mounts on a wall, and streams over Wi-Fi with upgradeable modules.
A large Google smart speaker with two woofers, automatic room tuning and stereo pairing, praised by owners for its bass.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound Level | Google Home Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,250.00 | $399 each Discontinued |
| Ranked | #89 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #15 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) | 11.7 lbs (5.3 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes (2.4GHz/5GHz) |
| App | No | Yes (Google Home) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes (6 far-field mics for Smart Sound room correction) |
| Voice Assistants | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| EQ | No | Yes (Media EQ + Room EQ, automatic via Smart Sound) |
| IP Rating | IP54 | None |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Wi-Fi multi-room, Chromecast built-in) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC power cord |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (Wi-Fi stereo pairing via Google Home app) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Drivers | 2x 102mm woofers, 1x 51mm fullrange, 2x 20mm tweeters | 2x 4.5in high-excursion woofers, 2x 0.7in tweeters |
| Dimensions | 13.7” x 9.1” x 2.2” (348 x 230 x 56 mm) | 7.5” x 13.2” x 6.1” (190 x 336 x 154 mm) (H x W x D) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 105W | 6x Class-D amplifiers |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Inputs | - | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Aux, USB-C |
| XLR Input | - | No |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| TRS Input | - | Yes (3.5mm) |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | Yes |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Streaming Services | - | Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Pandora, TuneIn, iHeartRadio |
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