Short answer: the B&O Beosound Level for better sound quality, the Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega for the lower price. The B&O Beosound Level ranks #60 of 77 large speakers at $2250. The Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega ranks #73 at $249, $2001 cheaper.
What the B&O Beosound Level gets right: Premium Scandinavian design with elegant domestic sculpture aesthetic. The catch: Not very deep bass, peaks in midrange. Hugely expensive.
The case for the Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega: 80W power with 105dB output, BassUp technology for body-shaking bass. 20,000mAh battery for 24 hours claimed (18 hours for Trance variant). The tradeoff: Hugely recessed mids and treble.
Buy the B&O Beosound Level if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 77 large speakers instead.
If water resistance matters to you, the Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega at IPX7 (brief submersion) holds up far better than the B&O Beosound Level at IP54 (splashing).
Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound Level | Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,250.00 | $249 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #60 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #73 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg | 7.7 lbs / 3.5 kg |
| Wifi | Yes | - |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IPX7 |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 102mm woofers, 1x 51mm fullrange, 2x 20mm tweeters | 1x 133mm woofer, 1x 51mm tweeter |
| Dimensions | 13.7" x 9.1" x 2.2" (348 x 230 x 56 mm) | 7" x 7" x 13.3" (179 x 177 x 339 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Output Power | 105W | 80W |
| Max Volume | 96dB | 97dB |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
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The Two Speakers In Full
B&O Beosound Level: $2,250.00 Amazon
Pros: Premium Scandinavian design with elegant domestic sculpture aesthetic. Battery, WiFi, and Bluetooth enable AC/portable use, upright/flat/wall-mount positioning. Modular design with upgradeable wireless module, sound processing, and battery. 16-hour battery with quick-connect Mag-Safe rear charging puck. 105W output.
Cons: Not very deep bass, peaks in midrange. Hugely expensive.
Full B&O Beosound Level review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 13.7" x 9.1" x 2.2" (348 x 230 x 56 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 102mm woofers, 1x 51mm fullrange, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Max Volume | 96dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 105W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg |
| Wifi | Yes |
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Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega: $249 Discontinued
Pros: 80W power with 105dB output, BassUp technology for body-shaking bass. 20,000mAh battery for 24 hours claimed (18 hours for Trance variant). IPX7 waterproof with LED light show. USB port charges devices. Soundcore app with EQ customization, multipoint pairing, can link speakers for Party Mode.
Cons: Hugely recessed mids and treble. Discontinued.
Full Soundcore Trance/Rave Mega review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 63Hz |
| Battery Life | 18 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7" x 7" x 13.3" (179 x 177 x 339 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 1x 133mm woofer, 1x 51mm tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Max Volume | 97dB |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | 80W |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs / 3.5 kg |
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