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 Google Nest Mini 2nd Gen ranks #14 of 15 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $119. Both are rated below 3.0/5 for their class (117 large speakers and 15 powered desktop speakers), so if sound quality matters, look higher up the rankings.
The B&O Beosound Level is the battery-powered, tougher pick. 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 Nest Mini 2nd Gen needs an outlet. It is rated IP54, while the Google Nest Mini 2nd Gen has no water resistance. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Google Nest Mini 2nd Gen lacks. The tradeoff: Not very deep bass, peaks in midrange.
The case for the Google Nest Mini 2nd Gen: A tiny Google Assistant speaker that responds quickly, raises its volume over background noise and has a mic mute switch. 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: Digital Trends’ main complaint was that maximum volume could be louder, and RTINGS’ independent review agrees, naming it their one real weakness.
Worth knowing: the Google Nest Mini 2nd Gen has been discontinued and is hard to find new at this point. The Google Nest Mini 2nd Gen’s replacement, the Google Home Speaker, is still sold new.
Buy the B&O Beosound Level at $2,250 for a large speaker, or the Google Nest Mini 2nd Gen at $119 for a powered desktop speaker instead.
Looking for alternatives? See the complete Portable Bluetooth rankings and Powered Home rankings.
A sculptural luxury speaker that works on battery or mains, mounts on a wall, and streams over Wi-Fi with upgradeable modules.
A tiny Google Assistant speaker that responds quickly, raises its volume over background noise and has a mic mute switch.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound Level | Google Nest Mini 2nd Gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,250.00 | $119.00 each Discontinued |
| Ranked | #89 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #14 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) | 0.4 lbs (181 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | No | Yes (Google Home) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| 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 | External AC adapter (15W, DC jack) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (Wi-Fi stereo pairing via Google Home app) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 102mm woofers, 1x 51mm fullrange, 2x 20mm tweeters | 40mm driver |
| Dimensions | 13.7” x 9.1” x 2.2” (348 x 230 x 56 mm) | 1.7” x 3.9” x 3.9” (42 x 98 x 98 mm) (H x W x D) |
| 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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