Short answer: the Bose SoundLink Plus. It ranks #25 of 115 large speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $179; the Devialet Mania ranks #52, rated 3.6/5, and costs $899, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Bose SoundLink Plus is the better-sounding, longer-running pick. A waterproof mid size speaker with vibrant sound, booming bass, clean mids, a long battery and premium build. It is rated for 20 hours of battery against 10 for the Devialet Mania. At 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) it weighs noticeably less than the Devialet Mania at 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg). It is rated IP67 against IPX4 for the Devialet Mania. Watch for: Boosted thuddy bass, but not as deep as the SoundLink Flex and you should probably just buy one of those instead if you want a Bose.
The case for the Devialet Mania: A compact, good looking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo speaker with Alexa built in and splash resistance. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Bose SoundLink Plus lacks. Watch for: Not very loud.
Buy the Bose SoundLink Plus. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Devialet Mania and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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A waterproof mid size speaker with vibrant sound, booming bass, clean mids, a long battery and premium build.
A compact, good looking Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo speaker with Alexa built in and splash resistance.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Bose SoundLink Plus | Devialet Mania | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.00 | $899.00 |
| Ranked | #25 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #52 of 115 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | 20 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX4 |
| Party Mode | Yes (Bose Party mode) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | USB-C |
| TWS | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) | 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | No |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 9.1” x 3.9” x 3.4” (231 x 99 x 86 mm) | 6.9” x 7.6” x 5.5” (176 x 193 x 139 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 2.5” (63.5mm) woofer + 1x ~0.78” (20mm) tweeter + 4x passive radiators | 4x aluminum fullrange drivers, 2x woofers |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Strap | Yes (built-in loop) | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 47Hz |
| Wi-Fi | - | Yes |
| Voice Assistants | - | Amazon Alexa |
| Frequency Response | - | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 176W |
| Maximum SPL | - | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) |
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