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 Speaker ranks #13 of 15 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $99.99.
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 Speaker needs an outlet. It is rated IP54, while the Google Home Speaker has no water resistance. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Google Home Speaker lacks. The catch: Not very deep bass, peaks in midrange.
The case for the Google Home Speaker: A compact Gemini smart speaker that doubles as a smart home hub with a Thread border router and Matter support. 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. Watch for: This is Google’s current speaker, and reviewers agree it is a downgrade in sound from the discontinued Google Nest Audio it replaces: SoundGuys measured its acoustic hardware directly against the Google Nest Audio and found a single 58mm full-range driver against the Google Nest Audio’s 75mm woofer plus dedicated 19mm tweeter, calling it ‘half the audio hardware for the same sticker price.’
Buy the B&O Beosound Level ($2,250) for a large speaker; the Google Home Speaker ($99.99) 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 compact Gemini smart speaker that doubles as a smart home hub with a Thread border router and Matter support.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound Level | Google Home Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,250.00 | $99.99 each |
| Ranked | #89 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #13 of 15 in Small Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | No Battery |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) | 0.9 lbs (396 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes (Wi-Fi 6, dual-band) |
| App | No | Yes (Google Home) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes (3 far-field mics, hardware mute switch) |
| Voice Assistants | Google Assistant | Google Assistant / Gemini for Home |
| EQ | No | Yes (Bass/Treble, via Google Home app) |
| IP Rating | IP54 | None |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Wi-Fi multi-room, Chromecast built-in) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C (30W adapter, power only, no USB Audio) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | - |
| TWS | Yes | No (two units pair only through a Google TV Streamer, not with each other directly) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Drivers | 2x 102mm woofers, 1x 51mm fullrange, 2x 20mm tweeters | 58mm full-range driver |
| Dimensions | 13.7” x 9.1” x 2.2” (348 x 230 x 56 mm) | 3.4” x 4.2” x 4.2” (86.6 x 107 x 107 mm) (H x diameter) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 105W | - |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Inputs | - | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Chromecast |
| XLR Input | - | No |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Streaming Services | - | Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect |
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