Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The B&O Beosound Level ranks #86 of 105 large speakers by sound quality at $2,250; the JBL Authentics 200 ranks #10 of 28 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $379.95.
The B&O Beosound Level is the battery-powered, tougher choice. Premium Scandinavian design with elegant domestic sculpture aesthetic. Its battery is rated for 16 hours, while the JBL Authentics 200 needs an outlet. It is rated IP54, while the JBL Authentics 200 has no water resistance. The tradeoff: Not very deep bass, peaks in midrange.
The JBL Authentics 200 is the deeper-bass pick. Wi-Fi streaming with simultaneous Alexa and Google Assistant support, rare at this size. Its bass reaches about 50Hz before falling 10dB, against 60Hz for the B&O Beosound Level. It links with other speakers (Wi-Fi multi-room), which the B&O Beosound Level cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the B&O Beosound Level lacks. Watch for: Bass not as deep as others.
Buy the B&O Beosound Level ($2,250) for a large speaker; the JBL Authentics 200 ($379.95) suits a powered desktop speaker instead.
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Premium Scandinavian design with elegant domestic sculpture aesthetic.
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Wi-Fi streaming with simultaneous Alexa and Google Assistant support, rare at this size.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound Level | JBL Authentics 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,250.00 | $379.95 each |
| Ranked | #86 of 105 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #10 of 28 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz | ~50Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | No Battery |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) | 9.3 lbs (4.2 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz)) |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | - |
| Voice Assistants | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant (simultaneous) |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | None |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Wi-Fi multi-room) |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | USB-C | AC Power Cable (100-240V) |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Omnidirectional | No | - |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Drivers | 2x 102mm woofers, 1x 51mm fullrange, 2x 20mm tweeters | 5” full-range woofer, 2x 25mm tweeters; 6-inch down-firing passive radiator; 6-inch down-firing passive radiator; 6-inch down-firing passive radiator; 6-inch down-firing passive radiator |
| Dimensions | 13.7” x 9.1” x 2.2” (348 x 230 x 56 mm) | 10.5” x 6.8” x 6.6” (266.3 x 171.7 x 167.4 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 105W | 90W |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Inputs | - | Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, USB (US only) |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
| Streaming Services | - | AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Alexa MRM |
| XLR Input | - | No |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | Yes |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
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