Short answer: the B&O Beosound Level for better sound quality, the Ultimate Ears Megablast for the lower price. The B&O Beosound Level ranks #60 of 77 large speakers at $2250. The Ultimate Ears Megablast ranks #61 at $240, $2010 cheaper.
What the B&O Beosound Level offers: Premium Scandinavian design with elegant domestic sculpture aesthetic. Watch for: Not very deep bass, peaks in midrange.
What the Ultimate Ears Megablast gets right: Alexa integration (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth). The catch: Bass is not very deep compared to the competition.
Buy the B&O Beosound Level if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Ultimate Ears Megablast 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 Ultimate Ears Megablast 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 | Ultimate Ears Megablast | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,250.00 | $240 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #60 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #61 of 77 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz | 64Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg | 2.4 lbs / 1.1 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 | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Drivers | 2x 102mm woofers, 1x 51mm fullrange, 2x 20mm tweeters | 2x 55mm fullrange, 2x 25mm tweeters |
| Dimensions | 13.7" x 9.1" x 2.2" (348 x 230 x 56 mm) | 9.3" x 3.5" (236.2 x 88.9 mm) (height x diameter) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Output Power | 105W | Specs not published by manufacturer |
| Max Volume | 96dB | - |
| 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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Ultimate Ears Megablast: $240 Discontinued Ultimate Ears Megablast
Pros: Alexa integration (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth). 93dB loudest in UE lineup, 40% louder than Megaboom. IP67 waterproof and drop-proof. 16 hour battery. Party mode connects up to 8 speakers. Can use while charging to keep Alexa on 24/7.
Cons: Bass is not very deep compared to the competition. Discontinued.
Full Ultimate Ears Megablast review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 64Hz |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Built in Microphone | Yes |
| Digital Aux Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9.3" x 3.5" (236.2 x 88.9 mm) (height x diameter) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 55mm fullrange, 2x 25mm tweeters |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Omnidirectional | No |
| Output Power | Specs not published by manufacturer |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | USB-C |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | Yes |
| Weight | 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg |
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