These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker ranks #14 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $279; the Devialet Mania ranks #55 of 120 large speakers by sound quality at $899.
Why pick the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker: A compact smart speaker with an up firing driver for taller sound, built in Alexa, AirPlay 2, Google Cast and an aux input. It links with other speakers (Bose app multi-room, AirPlay 2, Google Cast), which the Devialet Mania cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Devialet Mania lacks. The catch: RTINGS lists sub-par directivity as its main weakness, and reviewers agree a single unit sounds narrow from side to side, so it works best as a stereo pair.
The Devialet Mania is the battery-powered, tougher option. A compact, good looking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo speaker with Alexa built in and splash resistance. Its battery is rated for 10 hours, while the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker needs an outlet. It is rated IPX4, while the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker has no water resistance. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker. Watch for: Not very loud.
Buy the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker at $279 if you want a powered desktop speaker. Buy the Devialet Mania at $899 if you want a large speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker | Devialet Mania | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $279.00 each | $899.00 |
| Ranked | #14 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #55 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IPX4 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose app multi-room, AirPlay 2, Google Cast) | No |
| Power Input | AC power cord | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs (1.68 kg) | 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes (Bose) | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (far-field, mic mute button) | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Mid/Treble + up-firing driver level) | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| TWS | Yes (stereo pairing via Bose app) | Yes |
| Drivers | 3in woofer, 1in tweeter, 1.5in up-firing mid/high driver | 4x aluminum fullrange drivers, 2x woofers |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm aux | - |
| XLR Input | No | - |
| RCA Input | No | - |
| TRS Input | Yes (3.5mm) | - |
| Optical Input | No | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 7.2” x 4.8” x 6.6” (184 x 121 x 167 mm) (H x W x D) | 6.9” x 7.6” x 5.5” (176 x 193 x 139 mm) |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa / Alexa+ | Amazon Alexa |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 47Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Frequency Response | - | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 176W |
| Maximum SPL | - | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
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