Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Max. It ranks #17 of 120 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $399; the B&O Beosound Level ranks #92, rated 2.8/5, and costs $2,250, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Bose SoundLink Max is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A rugged waterproof speaker with deep bass, a very long real world battery and a port that charges your phone. Its bass reaches about 48Hz before falling 10dB, against 60Hz for the B&O Beosound Level. At 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the B&O Beosound Level at 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg). It is rated IP67 against IP54 for the B&O Beosound Level. Watch for: Big peak in the upper bass, dipped midrange and lots of peaks and dips above the midrange.
The case for the B&O Beosound Level: A sculptural luxury speaker that works on battery or mains, mounts on a wall, and streams over Wi-Fi with upgradeable modules. The tradeoff: Not very deep bass, peaks in midrange.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Max. It is rated higher for sound quality than the B&O Beosound Level and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Max | B&O Beosound Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.00 | $2,250.00 |
| Ranked | #17 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #92 of 120 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Latency | 33ms | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz | ~60Hz |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| Bluetooth Latency | 116ms | - |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| Stereo | Partially (1 tweeter) | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Weight | 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 10.4” x 4.7” x 4.1” (264.7 x 120.1 x 104.9 mm) | 13.7” x 9.1” x 2.2” (348 x 230 x 56 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 2.5” (63.5mm) midrange drivers + 1x 0.79” (20mm) tweeter | 2x 102mm woofers, 1x 51mm fullrange, 2x 20mm tweeters |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | No | - |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Google Assistant |
| Frequency Response | - | 39Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 105W |
| Maximum SPL | - | 96dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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